Repair Shop Fiasco

[davebro]

A bloomin' FOOD MIXER - get real!

[bednobs]

Aha apg, lady cg said that the other day. Not only do you have a so called double identity, I now out your triple identity!
Jks btw

[bednobs]

On the subject of food mixers, I have one my parents were given as an engagement present in the mid 60s. I inherited it when I moved out of home and yes, it's stragely sentimental to me. I'm taking it to my local repair cafe when it reopens, which is similar to the repair shop, just not on t v

[Mamyalynne]

Nice Bednobs.

[Mozz71]

I fail to see why anyone is getting peeved over this. If what somebody else holds dear is a source of annoyance to you, this may not be the show for you.

[emmie]

i like the programme, though some of the stories are a bit OTT, but the end results are what count and they usually come out perfect

[maggiebee]

I have a lustre jug I bought for my mum in the 50s. The rim has a large chip and I would dearly love it fixed. Probably cost very little when I bought it but it holds many memories.

[Ellipsis]

> I fail to see why anyone is getting peeved over this

How long have you been on The AnswerBank?

[mallyh]

the one i found strange is the matchstick boat ,treasured item smashed to bits and kept in a shed .Will fixed it up beautifully x

[emmie]

and the nurses buckle, that was lovely to see.

[barry1010]

Don't put it off, maggie - get it fixed :)

[johnny.5]

cheap crappie T.V.

[barry1010]

johnny, it may be a cheap programme to make but it is hugely popular.
If you think it is 'crappie' try a different channel, your choice.

[davebro]

TBH I've stopped watching it apart from occasional "glimpses".
I much prefer Salvage Hunters - The Restorers where there is no emotional angle, the items usually have some historical significance and the restoration enhances their desirability & value.

[johnny.5]

it might be a more popular
if there was something new
but this just seems a rehash of other programmes like the one where they are at the tip
plus why should we pay for the repair of other peoples neglected items ?

[johnny.5]

or scrap heap challenge
now that is entertaining
but scripted

[vulcan42]

When this programme first started on a different channel it was excellent with the emphasis on the skills of the repairers rather than the story behind the item. It was changed to BBC1 and that emphasis changed completely, the story, preferably sob, came the important part and the repair part became minimal. I too, now prefer the salvage hunters restorers.

[barry1010]

I agree about the change of emphasis, Vulcan, but really do think it has shifted back slightly in this latest series. Less lingering close ups of the upset owner with sad music, shorter back stories but more arty irrelevant camera shots throughout.
It’s a real shame and I can’t understand the changes because it has always been on the BBC and the production company hasn’t changed.

[johnny.5]

but we don't pay as much as I thought
https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1529696/the-repair-shop-salaries-experts-pay

[barry1010]

Don't know how you arrived at that conclusion from that report - it doesn't tell us how much they are paid.
I was shocked when I saw how much the 'teddy bear ladies' charge to repair dolls and teddies in their own business so can only guess how much Ricochet pay them and I believe some of the other artisans will charge a lot more for their professional services .