This could be the end of consumer electronic repair

[Celt]

Here's the reverse side of the coin. A few months ago I was brought a cheap (<$100) Chinese Fender amp. It was out of warranty, two of the three plastic jacks had fallen apart, a PCB mounted 250k pot's plastic shaft was sheared off and it was filthy inside and out. The customer wanted it fixed regardless of cost. Well, the crap-jax are something I keep in-stock because they ALWAYS fail. The pot model was only used on a few amps and had been discontinued and it took six weeks to get a replacement; having to be special ordered. I also had to buy a set of six knobs to replace the one that was missing. Anyway, parts were available for it, the amp wasn't hard to service. But the customer is going to spend in repairs about what he paid for the amp brand new. To him it was worth it and I applaud him for not throwing it away...but was it wise for him to have it repaired?