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troysvihl · 05-30-2001, 01:15 PM

Have you guys seen the rates they charge at Best Buy for their computer "service"? I thought it was a joke when I saw their sign saying I can get my ENTIRE harddrive (not just half of it mind you, the ENTIRE HD) defragged for only $50. That's right, a low $50. (this was a while ago, so the price may be different now)

If they can dupe people into that, then there must be some money to be made. OTOH, small computer shops have a pretty pathetic track record of profitability. But if you enjoy the work, give it a try.

05-30-2001, 01:15 PM	#6
troysvihl Member (11 bit) Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 1,606	Have you guys seen the rates they charge at Best Buy for their computer "service"? I thought it was a joke when I saw their sign saying I can get my ENTIRE harddrive (not just half of it mind you, the ENTIRE HD) defragged for only $50. That's right, a low $50. (this was a while ago, so the price may be different now) If they can dupe people into that, then there must be some money to be made. OTOH, small computer shops have a pretty pathetic track record of profitability. But if you enjoy the work, give it a try.