mikem wrote:
I have a Sangean model 808 that needs some work. I prefer to send it
to a facility other than Sangean in El Monte CA.
Any suggestions?
Mike

The cost of replacement for many radios, tv's, stereos is so low that
it doesn't make much monetary sense to repair. Additionally consumer
electronics have overall become very reliable. Consequently the many
tv/radio repair shops that were once common have disappeared for lack
of business.

The cost of replacement is so low that most goods are thrown away when
broken any more. That's unfortunate because I think a lot or
repairable products are wasted and our landfills are filling up as a
result.

I'm not familiar with the 808, but I believe it sold for about $100
when new. There are guys that work on radios, but my guess is it will
cost a minimum of $50.00 to get the radio looked at and possibly
repaired. Your best bet would be Sangean because they will have the
greatest chance of having parts.

If it's out of warranty and dead I would probably just get a new one.