Originally Posted by Candace
Here we go again;> A guy with a screwdriver can call himself a repairman and probably does an adequate job. But, unless he's had certification from authorized manufacturers, this type of service can void any warranties. I had my old Morse serviced for $69. It's non-computerized and since it's close to 50 years old, no warranty to worry about. I'm not about to let a guy with a screwdriver near my new 830 Bernina. Off to the dealer, and yes, higher cost it goes.
Just like a person with a shovel can call himself a landscaper...not.
I don't pinch pennies on my expensive, important equipment. Sometimes I think people here only care about pennies and not quality.
Agreed, plus a guy working freelance, and possibly under the table, does not have the same overheads that a dealer has to cope with.
We would all expect to get paid a decent wage for our labors and so does the service tech. Remember, an employee costs a company a minimum of two to three times his/her actual salary.