TV Repair

Post by **Boat_Full** » August 29th, 2007, 9:20 pm

Does anyone know a TV repairman in the Tallahassee area? Big screen is having issues

and college football starts in less than 24 hrs.

HELP!!

DWilliams · Post by **DWilliams** » August 29th, 2007, 9:43 pm

My quick answer would be to buy a bakup. My next answer would be to use "phone a friend", just make sure he(at least) is in the same conference as you.

Post by **BAD BEHAVIOR** » August 29th, 2007, 10:53 pm

What s wrong with the tube?? What brand? Tell me the symptoms.

Post by **Boat_Full** » August 29th, 2007, 11:00 pm

Magnavox 52 inch projection. The blue and green projector appear to be fine, but the orange is off. I have tried to change the focus, but it's not lining up with the rest of the screen. Thanks.

Post by **Tom Keels** » August 30th, 2007, 6:41 am

There is a repair shop downtown that I pass every day on my way home. I want to say its on Carolina street. They always seem to have folks dropping off or picking up.

It sounds like your red gun is misaligned. Pretty sure nothing short of a shop visit will get it fixed, problem with that is you have to move it to and from the shop and that can cause other problems if the set is older.

It may be time to look into a replacement.

Post by **wevans** » August 30th, 2007, 7:14 am

Compare the repair cost to replacement cost

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... id=4872141

Post by **Boat_Full** » August 30th, 2007, 8:00 am

I'd like to think that I would have gotten more than 2 yrs. out of it.

TroutTrent · Post by **TroutTrent** » August 30th, 2007, 8:02 am

I just got mine repaired last week at Powell TV repair # is 877-3509 they are off Crawfordville rd north of capital circle. Mr. Bill was very fair on the price I would for sure use him again

$180.00 to fix $900.00 to replace

Post by **Boat_Full** » August 30th, 2007, 8:05 am

Thanks. TT, I'll give him a call.

Post by **BAD BEHAVIOR** » August 30th, 2007, 8:36 am

Dang Wevans, I didnt realize Walmart was a sponsor of this site. I didnt realize Walmart had ever sponsored any of our fishing tourneys or do anything for us but sale some of you a can of Gulp at fifty cents more than CT at SGO sales them. How about a local person or giving a small business a chance? You might pay $50 more for the set but just for example, if that set had been purchased at one of my stores, You would have been offered an extended warranty at the time of purchase and we would pick up the set and you would have a loaner of exact or better quality while youre set is in the shop. We never leave someone without. I have several sets out right now for customers whose TVS are in the shop and they did not opt for the extended warranty. The servicer has taken a little longer than I feel is acceptable to fix their sets due to parts backorders, which Magnavox is famous for. Its a shame that so many have been coaxed into believeing they are better off with dealing with a super store like Walmart. I tell you what BF if you bought it at Walmart, call or go in person and see what response you get. If you can understand the person who doesnt give a crap about anything but you leaving them alone, they are just gonna tell you youre SOL and good luck finding a servicer. Not trying to blow you up Wevans, but think of it like this...... If the USA loses every Walmart everywhere, it would hurt the economy both local and National. Many jobs would be lost and it would take a good while to recover. If the USA loses every small business everywhere, it would devestate the country into a non recoverable recession and would bankrupt the country. This country's fiscal and economical backbone is the small business structure that evolved and survived the great Giants like Walmart. All I ask is to think about your local businesses who not only support the vast majority of your local tax base, but also support every local endeavor from church activities to beauty pageants. Support small businesses who not only know their employees names but also look after their employees, making sure the employee's welfare is taken care of. Its not often you can find a small business who exploits their employees in the gross manner Walmart does. Enough of this, BF. It sounds like you have a convergence problem. See if you can go into the set thru the menu,look under convergence and hit auto convergence. If this doesnt fix it , you can manually adjust it. If you have any problems figuring it out, feel free to give me a call 229 561 9323 and Ill be glad to try to walk you through it. Ill be at my store in Adel for the next three days and you can try and get me there. 229 896 2528. Hope it works out for you. LSU @ MSU tonight !!

Post by **boggob** » August 30th, 2007, 8:44 am

Lou's TV Repair. Its on Magnolia over near Circle Drive. They are the guys Best Buy goes to.

Post by **Boat_Full** » August 30th, 2007, 8:48 am

Thanks for all the responses. Tonight is coming up quick. At least I have 32 inch backup in the office.

Post by **wevans** » August 30th, 2007, 8:55 am

Sorry BB, I didn't know you had a web site that I could use as an example of the dif. between repair and replace

what is your web site anyhow?

Post by **BAD BEHAVIOR** » August 30th, 2007, 9:01 am

wevans wrote:Sorry BB, I didn't know you had a web site that I could use as an example of the dif. between repair and replace what is your web site anyhow?

http://www.badcock.com ,Like I said, not trying to blow you up, just that there are options other than Walmart. Also, alot of the times if you go into the store, you can save some real money over the website prices. Most stores can only list the msrp, not the price they will actually sell for. Especially if you have a back door friend in the business!! No harm no foul Wevans, I just promote small business anytime I get a chance!!

Post by **snatch-n-reel** » August 30th, 2007, 9:28 am

Well Said BB. Looking out for the little guys.