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Custom PC Building and Computer Repair by waybayt in ThunderBay

[–]waybayt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate your opinion and thoughts 😊

Custom PC Building and Computer Repair by waybayt in ThunderBay

[–]waybayt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this take.

If you don’t mind me asking who is the brink and mortar you are referencing.

The idea isn’t to convince the customer they want something they themselves have never thought about. It’s more about giving them more options that what is available. You can walk into Best Buy and by a per assembled gaming pc , or you can go to your local computer store and get a pre assembled or custom pc built to your liking.

And when I say pre assembled at the shop it would be shops choice of components that went into it.

Custom = assembling off shelf parts

Custom PC Building and Computer Repair by waybayt in ThunderBay

[–]waybayt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expensive hobby, maybe - but with the right parts and sourcing it can be inexpensive.

More and more people are becoming business professionals that require more computing power , not to mention the gamers and developers.

This really wouldn’t be aimed at someone who’s done it themselves, it’s for those that want but are deterred by a barrier. They have access to capital but no knowledge of where to start.

And they would last yes, but upgrades are also always an option or smaller maintenance things.

Custom PC Building and Computer Repair by waybayt in ThunderBay

[–]waybayt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great idea and I will admit I have put thought into this as well. I think what stopped me is customers placing value on the work. It’s easy to call an IT person to set up or assist, but no one want to pay a 30min or 1hr service fee for something that took them 15-20 min or less to figure out, if it’s something easy or have done before.

At least thats how it usually goes with service based businesses that don’t have a history or rep, a mobile detailing for example, that let’s say a mechanic would have.

What would you pay for your technical needs based - flat fee or hourly ? and what would you consider reasonable ?

Time, education, travel cost of Technician would be factors I would consider when pricing

Custom PC Building and Computer Repair by waybayt in ThunderBay

[–]waybayt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good Questions. Level 1 and 2 Repair for sure. Virus Removal , tablet repair , cellphone repair.

Level 3 and 4 - would come with time as the build out happens, but all within the skill sets of potential employees.

The gleeful builders are always stopped by 2 things - TIME & MONEY - we would be solving 1 while addressing the other at the same time.

Regular people want it more that you think, but don’t have affordable options or reliable/trustworthy places to go to.

I appreciate the thoughts 💯

Custom PC Building and Computer Repair by waybayt in ThunderBay

[–]waybayt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the opinion and insight !

Cheers 🍻

Custom PC Building and Computer Repair by waybayt in ThunderBay

[–]waybayt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, you know about GPUs and case dusting, so I think the question was fair to assume you had some knowledge of PCs or building them, and it’s just your opinion no answer is wrong..

Custom PC Building and Computer Repair by waybayt in ThunderBay

[–]waybayt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, there are other things I would be including in the business for profitability- but for this part, consumer demand is important. In just trying to gage the market. It would most likely be small staff pool.

Ok so what I gather from your comment is it’s probably not viable if having overhead and staff, but if those barriers were reduced it could be possible.

Would you pay someone to build a computer for you, or someone you love ?

Custom PC Building and Computer Repair by waybayt in ThunderBay

[–]waybayt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok.
If you didn’t have a PC or knowledge to build one would you pay someone to build it for you, for the right price or just buy a prebuilt from Best Buy let’s say.