I have a Alpine CDA-7897 cd player I bought new back in 2002 for $600. It needs a new laser (i think). Is it worth the money to send it to Alpine and have it fixed?

 

That all depends on what it costs to have the laser replaced. Did they give you an estimate?

 

I have called them over a year ago and they told me $100.

 

sell it to me for 50 since it doesnt work and ill send it .. jk yeah just send it to get it fixed

 

I'd confirm it is something they can still fix since it has been over a year. If I were you, I'd take a look at some of the head units on the market right now. Compare them to the price you're going to pay for the repair + shipping.

If it were me, I'd probably just replace it with something new.

 

For 100 dollars fix it that is a bad *** headunit

alot of people say get a new one because they dont remotely know what the 7897 is