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Help with a Theta Data III

I bought a DVD recorder this past weekend and was in the process of transferring my laser discs to DVD when my Theta Data III locked up. It won't respond to any pushed buttons or remote commands and won't eject a disc. After talking to Theta I am going to have to send it in for possible repairs. My concern is that it is obviously not under warranty. It will cost me $200 just to get it to and from California. Repair costs may not be that much but if they end up being more than $500-700, what is the point in having it fixed? The current value is only around $1000 and my intent was to sell it after I finished transferring the rest of my Laser discs to DVD. It wouldn't make much sense to fix something for $1000 just to sell it for the same amount. Anyone else been in this situation before? I guess I have been pretty lucky until now but I have never had to deal with a malfunctioning piece of gear. Its situations like this that really make you wonder about the ridiculous amounts of money that we spend on this hobby!
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avguygeorge
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I also own the Data3. I also live 20 miles from them. I doubt they would charge more than 200 for whatever repair it might need. I am the original owner;they treat the original owners well.--Read, good prices for repair.Fedex ground;-- couldn't be more than 40bucks if you are in the lower 48. You have tried unplugging for 3/4 min.??--Good luck
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
Hi, again. Guess you're had it bad--sorry.-- And, yes, these things are big-heavy-sensitive things to ship.-- And, yes, Theta does do more for the original buyer. I would say, at this point; try to concentrate on what a great player you will have.-- In your place; I know it is hard to do,but it is the only way.--You will have a great class A, cd player, that also happens to be one of the best LD players. BTW, I use a SL9000 remote and never use the original one. --If you get the 200,I wouldn't waste the $$ on the original remote. Even a cheap 20 dollar one, will do all you need.
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