We do not use Return Authorization Numbers (RA#'s) for repairs.

When sending in a repair, you can fill out our Repair Form or include a note with the following information:

• Company Name
• Contact Person's Name
• Shipping Address
• Phone, Fax and E-Mail address*
• A detailed description of the problem you are having
• The Model# and Serial# of all equipment being sent in, as well as a description of all accessories included
• A Pre-Authorized Repair Amount**
• How soon you need the item back, if you need it back on a specific date, please advise what day it needs to ship from our facility.
• How you plan on paying for the repair (include your credit card # or PO# [established accounts only])
• How you want the unit shipped back to you (we only ship via UPS)

* Status Updates
If you include your email address, you will automatically receive the following email updates as your equipment goes through our service process:

• Receipt of Equipment Confirmation: letting you know we received your equipment and that it has been logged into our system.
• Evaluation: after your unit is evaluated and an estimate is required, you will be informed of its expected date of completion and the estimated repair costs.
• Shipping Confirmation: lets you know when and how your equipment has shipped along with a tracking number, as well as the final repair cost.

** Pre-Authorized Repair Amount
A Pre-Authorized amount is a dollar figure that we are limited to before an estimate is given.  Example: If you give a pre-authorized amount of $300, and we can fix the unit for $250, we don't need to call you during the course of the repair to get approval... and your unit is repaired while it's on the bench the first time around... nice and fast!  If we anticipate that the repair will exceed your pre-authorized amount, we will give you a formal estimate, by fax or email, before repairs begin.  Providing us with a pre-authorized amount, gives both you and us, a feel for what costs are to be incurred.  Please check out our current service/repair rates.

Our minimum pre-authorized amount is $225 for electronic equipment and tripods.  If your not willing to spend $200 to get the unit fixed, it probably is not a broadcast or industrial grade piece of equipment, and therefore we won't fix it!  If the actual cost of repair ends up being less than $200, we will charge you the lower amount, but initially you must authorize at least $200.  Of course there are some exceptions to this minimum amount: cables, quartz lights, lavalier mics, etc.

Ship the item to:
      SA & J Electronics Inc.
      Attn. Service Department
      1020 N. North Branch St.
      Chicago, IL 60642-4209
      Phone: 312-867-1400

SOME Do's and Do Not's

• DO make sure that all of the above items are included with your repair.
• DO pack your repair item safely and securely.
• DON'T just say "It doesn't work" or "Checkout"...  First of all, most things do more than one function, so "It doesn't work" really doesn't apply and second, we fully "Checkout" and bench test every item thoroughly after repairs are completed anyways.
• DON'T say I need the item back ASAP, but then ship it UPS Ground...  If everybody did this nobody would get their repairs back fast.  We do our best to complete repairs on your time frame.  If you need it back in 2 days, we can usually do it.  If you don't need it back for 2 weeks tell us, so the next guy that needs something of his back in a day, can get it in a day... we have all heard the saying "what goes around, comes around"!