[Imc-tech] tech question re: repairs

[Cope Cumpston]

Sascha and crew:

We have a Sony minidisc recorder, new, a $150 variety, that doesn't have as many
displays as I would like -- it doesn't show levels when you're recording. It
however should be serviceable. If you're willing to look it over and say what you
think, we will donate it to the IMC in exchange for Free Love (which is
definitely nicer -- but this is here and available). Will also bring in the
ailing FreeLove for a family burial or whatever seems appropriate . . .

I'll bring it in tonight or tomorrow -- take a look and see what you think.

Cope

Sascha Meinrath wrote:

> Hi Cope (et al.),
>
> This sounds fair.  Most importantly I want to make sure we set up a system
> that doesn't make people feel either afraid to check out equipment or put
> upon when accidents occur.  I think we usually do a great job of meeting
> people where they're at (so to speak) and I'd like to keep the process
> supportive and understanding.  Since it looks like we're going to need to
> buy a new MD recorder, I am hoping that Cope could put forward a proposal
> or would be willing to talk with a tech-team member to create a mutually
> agreeable solution.
>
> Would someone be willing to price out a replacement MD recorder (if
> possible the same model)?  Cope, does this sound like a good way to
> proceed?
>
> Let me know,
>
> --Sascha
>
> On Thu, 18 Apr 2002, Brian Hagy wrote:
>
> > cope was in here (the imc) the other day, and we spoke about this.  there
> > is no policy or approach to actually handling what should happen when
> > equipment is damaged.  what we thought would be best for this situation is
> > that cope would take it to Radio Doctor to get repaired.  if it's less
> > than $100, then she'll get it fixed and bring the receipt to either the
> > steering or finance group to figure out how the receipt should be handled.
> > if it's more than $100 to get it fixed, then we'd actually be better off
> > buying a new minidisc, and we'll (the imc and cope) will work together to
> > figure out how to purchase it.  and we leave it up to tech to figure out
> > a fair policy for equipment repair, when damaged by the person who checked
> > it out.
> >
> > brian
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, 18 Apr 2002, Sascha Meinrath wrote:
> >
> > > did anyone get back to you on this?  we ask that people be responsible for
> > > damage to our equipment (beyond normal wear and tear) while it's in their
> > > possession.  i was unclear from your e-mail if you yourself dropped it, or
> > > if it was dammaged when you got it.  if the former, and you are willing, i
> > > would ask that you have it repaired; if the latter, you can bring it to
> > > be fixed and the IMC will pay for the repairs.
> > >
> > > either way, let me and the tech group know what's happening with our
> > > bumped and bruised MD buddy.
> > >
> > > thanks,
> > >
> > > --sascha
> > >
> > > On Tue, 16 Apr 2002, Cope Cumpston wrote:
> > >
> > > > Sorry to send this to the entire list -- I have minidisc "free love" and
> > > > it got dropped and is not happy. Should I take it to Radio Doctor -- do
> > > > we have a procedure for this?
> > > >
> > > > Cope
> > > >
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Copenhaver Cumpston
 Art Director
University of Illinois Press
1325 South Oak Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820-6903
phone (217) 333-9227    fax (217) 244-8082
cumpston at uiuc.edu
http://www.press.uillinois.edu/