The Repair Shop
Discussion
cmsapms said:
I'm enjoying this, but can't help feeling that the filler bits could be better utilised showing more in depth details of the repairs.
And me, but that's prime-time I guess. I always record such stuff, and just watch the interesting bits. Maybe some people like to hear all the pre-amble, the background is perhaps as interesting as the detail of repairing it.I don't know if it's a repeat, I don't recall seeing it before. I haven't watched to the end of the credits for the copyright date, that sometimes gives an idea.
Grandad Gaz said:
Fascinating show. 
I’d be surprised if any of the experts suffer from stress or anxiety!
Not very realistic - I'm finding real life as a clock man way more stressful. There just aren't enough hours in the (7 day) working week to keep up with the workload, and I'm running out of space to store the increasing backlog of clocks. I shouldn't complain about being too busy, but it's only going to get worse as more of the older guys retire because of ill health, or die at the bench.I’d be surprised if any of the experts suffer from stress or anxiety!
I keep putting my prices up in an attempt to turn away customers, but obviously not enough.
Something that I find really odd is that money is never mentioned. People turn up with random stuff, several experts crack on with the work, and customer takes it away again without seeming to pay. No haggling, asking for "discount for cash", whinging "that's more than I paid for it", phoning to ask if it's ready, etc.
Interesting programme though, and a lot of my customers are watching it, so they appreciate that repairs take time, effort and skill, not a quick dunk in a bucket of paraffin and a spray with WD40 (leave that to the antique dealers).
clockworks said:
Something that I find really odd is that money is never mentioned. People turn up with random stuff, several experts crack on with the work, and customer takes it away again without seeming to pay. No haggling, asking for "discount for cash", whinging "that's more than I paid for it", phoning to ask if it's ready, etc.
They are not running a business and the people bringing in stuff to be repaired aren't customers so there is no need for anyone to mention money.Steve126 said:
clockworks said:
Something that I find really odd is that money is never mentioned. People turn up with random stuff, several experts crack on with the work, and customer takes it away again without seeming to pay. No haggling, asking for "discount for cash", whinging "that's more than I paid for it", phoning to ask if it's ready, etc.
They are not running a business and the people bringing in stuff to be repaired aren't customers so there is no need for anyone to mention money.Also, that Jay Blades bloke, I get the impression the series might have been his idea, which is why we never see him actually working!
Riley Blue said:
Gary C said:
Should also have some vintage electronics/computers on it, not just bits of wood and leather
They've fixed a juke box and radios.Like this program as I also try to fix anything, and want to set up a repair club in our area once I retire but I'm better at mechanics, electrical's and electronics.
Some of the ceramic work is amazing.
NDA said:
cmsapms said:
Also, the frontman never seems to show his skills, despite the leather apron and silly hat.
And once you've spotted this, he becomes very irritating.... taking the credit for work he hasn't done.Good program though - on a par with 'Gone Fishing' for gentle and wispy TV.
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