audio shop repair costs

I had to have the Laser asm replaced in a NAD 341i cd player it cost me about $150 as I recall, the part was $65-75 of that I think. I was not happy at all . . . First, the laser shouldn't have died in the first place.

paid $75.00/hour taxes included, this in the Great White North.

I was just quoted $90/hr. at a shop on Long Island, NY. Min. 1hr.

$75+/hr is reasonable for a quality shop If you don`t want to pay to make it pay, DIY or sh*tcan it. What did you pay for the component? There`s no free lunch.