Distress beacons lead to distress purchases
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NEWS – For immediate release, Wednesday 15th June 2011
Distress beacons lead to distress purchases
“Ever wondered why it costs so much to get your EPIRB serviced? Simple, the original manufacturers are trying to convince you to buy their latest product” – Peter Forey, Sartech
In an attempt to explain the ins and outs of the EPIRB market, SARTECH – one of the world’s leading independent specialists in search and rescue technology, has developed a price-comparison to try and establish why original manufacturers charge over the odds to repair your EPIRB.
“Replace or Repair is a bit of a conundrum for EPIRB owners,” explains Peter Forey, Managing Director of Sartech. “The more expensive manufacturers make it to service your old unit, the easier it becomes for customers to justify the purchase of a shiny new model. The truth of the matter is – you don’t need a new one.”
“Almost all of the units that we see can be returned to perfect working order with a full service, giving owners five more years peace of mind. However, getting an expensive service quote from the manufacturer can lead some owners into a distress purchase - pardon the pun - of a brand new unit.”
The headlines from the price comparison are; Sartech’s much lower cost for a complete service (£233.20 all-in, instead of McMurdo’s £342.83), Sartech’s faster turnaround time (Sartech can do a service while you wait instead of within 10 working days for McMurdo), and Sartech’s full 5-year warranty (compared to McMurdo’s 12-month labour warranty and 5-year battery warranty).
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