Harvey's information is not correct.  Here's the accurate information direct
from Alan's web site at:

http://www.braillerman.com

And he either accepts credit cards (a relatively recent innovation) or he
requires payment before the Brailler will be returned.  He does not bill
following return of the Brailler.

Brailler Repair by Ackley Appliance Service

provides COMPLETE Perkins Brailler repair.

For the finest care your Braille writer can receive, let Alan Ackley make it
right.

He has reconditioned more than 2000 Braillers for individuals, schools, and
agencies in over forty states.
  He is Factory Trained.
  He maintains a complete inventory of Factory Parts.
  The National Library Service certified him as a Braille Transcriber in
1975.
  Prompt Turnaround
  Reasonable Charges
  All Work Guaranteed

Please send your braillers to:

ACKLEY APPLIANCE SERVICE
4301 Park Avenue #540
Des Moines, IA 50321
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  Phone: 515-288-3931

Alan can either do a straight repair and cleaning or he can do a full
engineering update, meaning that any parts that have been changed or
improved since your Perkins was originally manufactured will be replaced
with the most current parts.  I recommend this, especially the new pressure
roller design.  In either case, the machine is totally disassembled, fully
cleaned by soaking in solvent, re-lubricated and re-assembled.  His normal
base charge is $45 plus parts and shipping.  I've had several machines
repaired by Alan and the average charge, including engineering upgrades on
each machine, was around $110 total.  His work is warrantied for one year.

--
 Walt Smith - Raleigh, NC
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