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Hello all,
Can anyone recommend a place that fixes cameras or clocks? We have a Canon A-series digital that's on the fritz and I'd like to get it assessed before replacing it.

We also have a clock in need of repair...

Thanks!
Jen

Mr. Jolie is the man to see for your watch or clock. He is located upstairs above Delacourt's (with the entrance door being beside Delacourts.)

Any idea how much this man charges for a battery replacement on a watch? I don't mean to be a cheap bastard, but my guy out in Markham, Ontario does it for $5 a pop, and if it's something like $20 or more, then I'll just wait it out and save the $15 for a 12-pack of Lakeport.

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When the battery went on my good gold watch I took it to 2 other places in town and they could not figure out how to replace it. I then went to Mr. Jolie and he had it done in a snap and charged me $5.00. He's a little long winded but he knows what he's doing.

I've never seen anyone who repairs digital cameras (let alone much anything small and electronic anymore), but call Canon up and ask them what your options are: 1-800-OK CANON (652-2666)

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Thanks for the replies. Because Mr. Jolie is closed Mondays, I ended up stopping by the Square 1 mall after work and getting a new battery put in for $10, in addition to getting a new watch fitted at The Bay. The watch technician girl was so rude that I had to chuckle to myself as I was leaving. I definitely don't recommend going there based on attitude. I was also charged $16-something just to get 3 blocks on my watch removed. But meh, whatever.

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What is the difference between ignorance and apathy? I don't know and I don't care.

Canon's web site has a list of repair people. There are a few in Mississauga. My A seriers digital sucks (I have 2 of them) Red eye feature just does not work, 80% of my pictures are ruined. My Canon rep keeps calling me with deals on them so I have to now say no!

Matt

After reading about him on this thread I took my watch to Tom Jolie yesterday. I thought it needed a new battery but the lady at Wal Mart put a new one in and that didn't do the trick. It turns out she did it wrong. According to Tom she also "put her thumbprints all over the internal mechanism" <gasp>

He charged $10 for the battery change, cleaning up several things inside and tightening the clasp (spent about 20 minutes working on it). He is definitely a craftsman when it comes to watch and clock repair but you'll be shocked at the state of his workshop. I don't know how he finds anything! Also, pay attention because he goes form talking about your watch into a joke with little warning.

Michelle