Testimonials

Thanks to all our customers - nation ( world ) wide !

		Map Updated 2007

Thanks so much for an honest evaluation. Looks like I shop for a new camera. You will be my suggested Camera repair place from now on.

Carl R. 4/27/2008

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Greetings!

I don't routinely write letters of thanks, but you guys do good work. So, just a quick note to say my Nikon CoolPix 990 arrived yesterday and works great! With the replacement switch, it works better than it has in quite some time . Your service was timely and excellent. I received it back in time to take on vacation.

When I first called and talked to you it sounded like you knew what you were doing. You said the problem my camera had was familiar, and you gave me both cost and turnaround -- unlike my nearest Nikon Authorized (and digital qualified) site who told me they couldn't give me any idea of cost or time to repair, that I'd have to bring it in for their technician to check out, then if he couldn't fix it, they'd have to send it to Nikon. You folks sound much more knowledgeable and resolved the problems quickly. Thanks!

Richard N.

Newport News VA 8/21/2003

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You guys really are the BEST. Thanks so much for your assistance with this... I have already shared your business info with several friends needing camera repair. I appreciate you,

B. Scott 5/17/2005

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HELLO from the Antarctic !

Hi Again

I would like to order the LCD screen and will pay by Visa or Paypal in advance whichever suits you best. I await your instructions

Thank you

Kindest regards

Bernard

Bernard M

British Antarctic Survey http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/images/webcams/rothera/index.php

Rothera base

Adelaide Island

Antarctica

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Hello Crystal Camera,

I have bought parts from you in the past to my total satisfaction. What I need now is....

Leon G.

Kodak Israel, PO Box

Petach Tikva,

Israel

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Hello,

I just wanted to let you know that my daughter's camera was received back in better working condition than before the flash stopped working! Thank you so much for your time and prompt repair. Jan. 11, 2007

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Dear Sir:

Thank you for your prompt reply and advice. I went to the web site you recommended and found that Panasonic would repair/replace the defective CCD sensors for my camcorder ( as you said ) , free of charge, although it is out of warranty. I previously called them ( before emailing you ) and they said they would charge for the service ($165.00 flat fee) and it was not until I (referred to ) the web site that said it would be free, did they acknowledge anything was faulty and would be corrected without charge. Thank you again for giving me this advice.

Sincerely,

Sam L. Hendersonville, NC 3/16/2007

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Hello Crystal Camera,

We are sending you our Fuji Fine Pix S602 camera.. Please look at it and call us with the estimate to repair.

We have heard many positive things about your business and hope that you can repair our camera. Thank you in advance.

Our address is .... Galax, VA 24333.

Thank you,

Donna and Jamey H. January 22, 2004

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Trevor T. Carpinteria, Calif. 12/16/2006

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Hi George

The back had arrived when I returned from assignment just as you said. I had to turn around and go back in the field in a hurry, so I did something I really don't like to do. I used the back you repaired without testing it first for some important and difficult work in the Utah desert. Therefore I am VERY pleased to report that the piece functioned perfectly for the first time in the years I have owned it. The results are spectacular, my client is very happy, and I intend to rely on you again. How about now?. . . .

Frankly, since Professional Camera Repair in NYC went out of business a couple years back I have had some terrible experiences with repair. N***n USA is one of the worst offenders- they thank me for 35 years as a customer by treating me like an idiot, providing horrible work, and charging an arm plus two legs. I look forward to working with you- a good camera tech is a Godsend in my work.

Thanks again for your craftsmanship,

Jeff Tenafly NJ 11/5/2003

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5/20/2003

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YOU RECENTLY REPAIRED MY CANON DIGITAL REBEL CAMERA..YOU REPLACED THE CF CARD HOLDER..I WANT TO THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR PROMPT SERVICE....THE CAMERA IS LIKE NEW AND I AM MOST PLEASED WITH YOUR SERVICE AND HAVE ALREADY RECOMMENDED YOU TO FRIENDS...THANKS AGAIN,

TED W.

April 12, 2007

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I just wanted to let you know the rewind button arrived this morning, and is now on the camera. It is absolutely perfect!

Thank you! Dave Prince Edward Island, Canada 9/14/2007

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George and all at Crystal Camera,

Thanks for the quick turnaround on fixing my EOS A2. The dial seems so effortless to turn! It is nice to do business with someone who handles their customers as you have. I certainly will tell all my photo friends where to send their broken cameras. The next time I am in Asheville, I will have to stop by and say hello!

Sincerely, Sonny R. Lexington SC 11/16/01

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George, I received my Spotmatic F back last Thursday and it is great. Everything appears to work fine, the film speed dial works great, and the prism is fixed! Thank you so much for taking care of that, and also for doing it so quickly.

Thank you, thank you. Dean S. 10/25/01 Augusta Maine

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Hello George,

Just wanted to drop a thank you email for the repair of my camera. It arrived very well packaged and my test roll came out beautifully. Thank you and everyone there for the great service.

Hope all have a wonderful and safe Holiday!

Sincerely,

Lis S. Pennington NJ Dec. 16, 2006

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I wanted to thank you ... for the promptness, courtesy and professionalism. I will certainly recommend you to friends and colleagues.

Michael E. B. 4/15/2005 Birmingham MI

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Mary Beth I. Hidden Valley Lake, Calif. Dec. 1, 2006

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Hello,

I have found your interesting website and in your list there are 3 conversion kits that fits with my Nikkor lenses to be converted to AI :

nr 33 for Nikkor 35/2 (s/n 813915)

nr 50 for Nikkor 200/4 (s/n 551074)

nr 53 for Nikkor 300/4.5 (s/n 454879)

Do you make invoices to France and what are the shipping charges ?

How to pay you ? Is VISA OK ? If it's OK, I will order soonest.

My address :

Denis R.

54 rue S.

75015 PARIS France

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Dear Crystal Camera,

I received the 500mm Tokina mirror lens that I sent you for cleaning. To say the least I'm delighted! I'd just about given up trying to find someone to clean this lens, then I found you on the web. I've waited to see the quality of your work and it is Peerless!! And your price, extremely reasonable. So, enclosed please find a new project....

"Thanx" again

Dick B. 1/10/2004 Hot Springs AR

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I received the repaired cameras today, and I'm very pleased with the results.

John T. 10/01/01 Lafayette California

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Posting to a Canon message board:

.... add Crystal Camera Repair in Asheville, NC to your list of wonderful people to work on the tank (T90). Shutter repaired, internal battery replaced, CLA, new battery magazine, and return shipping for a paltry $125.00... New battery magazine was $22. For those who need one, they have more...... It was here by UPS at 10:30 the next day. I gave the delivery man a concussion getting to the box. Just hearing that shutter fly after such a long sentence made me want to slap myself for not finding them sooner..... Seven rolls through the tank since it was returned. Not a problem...........

Tim K. 10:22 AM Sunday 27 May, 2001

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Lisa and . . . .

I appreciate your prompt service as promised. Michael M. 11/09/01 Wellesley MA

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Your work is excellent and I will happily recommend you to others.

Sincerely, Susan H. 11/16/01 Wilton CT

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Thank you for a great job on the T90! If any of my other toys need repairing or a tune-up, I know where to send them.

Thanks again. It is excellent.

Petter S. Memphis TN 7/08/2001

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Are (these) conversion kits still available and what are the mailing charges to France.

Few months ago I already bought Ai conversion kits from you and was very satisfied.

Denis REG.

54 Rue S. M.

75015 PARIS FRANCE 3/1/2007

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George, Our "baby" (Canon T90) came home to us the week before Christmas. How did you plan such a wonderful Christmas present? As I promised the first roll through our invigorated "baby", belong to you and the folks at CCR. We are taking pictures of all the special places here in England.

Thank you for the excellent service. I am glad that Canon Message board was online. I may have never heard about CCR and in one of our favorite cities (Asheville).

Thank you again you will continue to be our "baby's" doctor. Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Stay in Touch Ray A. US Air Force England 1/14/2002

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George,

My camera was delivered by UPS about 1:45 this afternoon -- just in time for me to drop in a roll of film and run off to my daughter's pre-school Christmas party! Thanks so much for taking such good care of my camera and helping to preserve our precious memories!

Anne S. Marion, Arkansas 12/13/2001

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I am in Uganda (Africa) doing medical work and brought my trusted AE1 as my main camera.... Thanks for all your help!!!

Rob W., MD 5/13/02


	Hello from Kampala, Uganda !

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Hi George,

I would like to Thank you for your help and your service. I will be sending you some more cameras for servicing, shortly. Your company seems to provide a good repair service at a reasonable price.

Looking forward in doing more business with you. Regards, Bill H. Englewood, NJ 5/29/02

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George,

Just spoke to a VERY nice lady who took my information. The lady was very kind on the phone! All customer service these days should be just like her!

Best wishes John D. P. 5/19/03

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Hi George!

Just to let you know, UPS came and delivered the camcorder back to me. I tried it out, and it's working perfectly! Thanks again for being able to fix it, when other camera shops refused me.. saying it was too old to mess with.

--Art B. Chesapeake, VA 3/24/03

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Hi George,

You have repaired a couple of my cameras and I trust you totally ... Your service is above excellent! I am so glad you work on digital cameras. What a relief. Now I don't feel thrown to the wolves. ;)

Your loyal customer,

Shelia C. Morganton, NC 6/16/2003

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Dear Crystal Camera Repair:

I wanted to write a letter to thank you for the outstanding service you provided recently. While I was in your store, I noticed the bulletin board that was full of praise from your customers. I thought I might add to it...

I was in Ashville for a wedding June 13th, 2003. The bride, in from Denver, had a 35mm SLR that got bumped around on the flight in (the autofocus lens was jammed). She is a major shutterbug, and would have been sorely disappointed to be camera-less for both the weekend celebration and her honeymoon.

When I stopped in with her camera at 3:45 on Friday afternoon, I was desperate. You listened to me describe the problem, took the camera and had it repaired and back to me...!! As I drove back to downtown Asheville with the camera, I called the bride and her party at a local beauty salon. You could not imagine how pleased she was to hear that her camera was repaired!

In return for your gracious service, I want you to know that a donation has been made to the Asheville branch of Habitat for Humanity in your name. Thank you again for your kind service, it was truly appreciated!

Sincerely, Stephen M. G. Batavia, IL June 17, 2003

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... the parts I ordered arrived quickly and in good shape. I have been burned when ordering camera related supplies so much lately, that it is refreshing to find a business that actually does what it says it will do and then some. Friendly and helpful people too.

Thanks, Dave 24 Jun 2003

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Master Gardeners:

I realize this is not strictly a gardening subject, but gardeners are great shutterbugs, and many, like me, must have camera problems at times.

After a disappointing experience at the big and long-standing (other) camera and repair store ( in Asheville ), I found friendly, quick, and efficient service at Crystal Camera Repair, 404 North Louisiana Avenue. If you mislay the name, give me a ring.

Hal 10/23/2003

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Hello, ............

This is a critical lens for me in covering news & sports assignments and I will need it turned around as quickly as you can. I am a Nikon Pro Services member, but the last lens I sent to New York took me three months to get back! The last time you did work for us it was very prompt. Which is why I'm hesitant to send this one to New York.........

Jody S. 5/17/2004

Last update 4/27/2008