Strange Clicking noise in ps2......

[gtapex_trueno]

Ok, here's a thread coming back from the dead.....

I notified 2 dealers so far concerning repairs for my ps2. Here's the results:

Richpsxparts:
Contacted them 2 times, took about a week for them to get back to me. They told me that the laser gear is the problem. They will charge me $34.95 for a new gear, installation, testing, and return shipping. If I were to need a new laser, they would charge me $69.95 which will include a new laser, installation, testing, a 90 day guarantee, and return shipping.

NorCalMods:
Contacted them once and next day heard a response. They told me that they need to check what exactly is the problem, before they tell me what they think. They will be charging me a fee of $60 for checking my PS2 and return shipping. As well as another $60 if I do indeed need another laser.

I'm also at the moment contacting SoCalMods as well to see if they can try to fix my ps2.

I'm wondering you anyone is willing to lend their opinions on this matter, as to which would you deal with. I don't suppose NorCalMods would be willing to negotiate a deal closer to that of richpsxparts.

I'm currently located in BC, Canada (Victoria/Vacouver Island), so NorCalMods or SoCalMods would involve quicker shipping .

I haven't seen any results of richpsxpart's jobs or comments on them. What do you guys think?