Last year I sent mine in:
Magnifier works fine as I understand it. I had the work done and have a nice working sleeper that should be good for another 70 years. I follow RJ camera repair / Procamera on Insta, but they are fully booked and not taking customers. Fleenor's had the camera for not quite three months. All the more reason to have multiple cameras these days.
harry@rolleirepairs.com
Tue, Mar 1, 2022, 7:03 PM

to me

Hello xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Received on February 28, 2022; Rolleiflex 2.8A Type 1 1949-1950 #1101570 & no accessories.
Defects at receipt; front panel out of alignment & dented on ASA side, front feet bent, back cover bent-pushed in, back hood corner chipped, paint removed from transport edges & corroding nameplate, magnifier pop up is damaged & cannot be repaired. Viewing lens has haze in between elements & front surface has coating deterioration. Taking lens has nicks & scratches on front surface. Hot & Cold Weather & Impact does affect Rolleiflex cameras.
Services required; estimate $39.00, overhaul shutter & self timer $199.00, overhaul transport $179.00, re-lube & re-align focusing mechanism $209.00, straighten bent feet $34.00, replace film door latch $79.00 & hood mirror $89.00, & body mirror $89.00, misc. parts $12.00, packaging $6.00, UPS shipping with $700.00 insurance & signature required at delivery $31.00. Total is $966.00 payable by check to Oceanside Camera Repair invoice #xxxxxx
If during repair (when disassembled) there are more needed repairs, parts, or leather replacement we sill send you email for the amount needed to complete repairs.
Turnaround time for "paid repairs" is 4 months. Send payment now by check or Paypal.
Paypal Fee $29.00+$966.00=$995.00;