As consumerism takes a hit during the economic downturn, people who repair what you already own are getting a boost.
In 2008, more than 26 million digital music players were sold, and from New York to California, repair companies — like New York City's "iPod Doctor" — are springing up to fix them.
ipodDigital Device Kaput? 'iPod Doc' Saves The DayNPR Programs: Morning Edition Wed, 07/22/2009 - 6:55am
Consumerist crap for the holidaysThat Other Paper Thu, 12/13/2007 - 10:12am
For the holidays, I don’t want to do something nice for the earth. I don’t want to get handmade iPod covers from the Etsy online store that nurtures local craftspeople. |
