Repair options- Canadian

[EJB]

Hullo.
Should I decide to repair my SDS100 im wondering if I have any options to repair my scanner aside from Uniden in Texas.

I have a broken scolling button that wasn't working well to begin with and I would need to replace a broken latch to close the battery.

I'm in Canada, Ive heard some stories about Uniden charging $50 USD for shipping which is ridiculous, I used to run warehouses, I know what it costs to move merchandise to and from anyplace in the world.

Is there anyone beside Uniden that does repairs?

Any advice, sharing experiences would be appreciated.

Eric

 

[Enjoi19]

Unfortunately haven't seen any, seems like no one does anymore in Canada. And a few who offer it were actually just shipping it to Uniden for you, basically, unfortunately. Slim to nothing on picks.

 

[EJB]

I called them today, $119 USD for repair. I figure it will end up costing me about $30-40 to get it to Texas.

I'd consider just selling it to someone who could fix it themselves but im probably moving back to Toronto next year and the SDS100 does a good job on the Toronto public safety system.

 

[jtwalker]

Trying to post a “best I can do is $20” meme but failed miserably…

 

[LesWurk]

I called them today, $119 USD for repair. I figure it will end up costing me about $30-40 to get it to Texas.

I'd consider just selling it to someone who could fix it themselves but im probably moving back to Toronto next year and the SDS100 does a good job on the Toronto public safety system.

problem is if they return it by courior you get a god awfull brokeage fee

 

[garys]

As an aside there are better aftermarket battery latches available on Ebay.