Like computers? Buy this guy’s business
Jason, at Computer Express in Cruz Bay, has been one of the island’s few Go-To guys for reliable computer repair. But after almost five years on the island, Jason is ready to move on.
And he’s looking for somebody to take over his business: Lots of customers and lots of owner hand-holding to get you up to speed, and maybe even owner financing.
Jason’s next stop is Seattle. In fact, he’s up in the far Northwest right now for a wedding. Here he is in Anchorage.
“I chose Seattle because Moriah and I are both from the Northwest. My sisters are in Oregon and both are having babies, and I feel like I’m missing some good stuff,” Jason tells us. “It’s time to move closer to home for now.”
Jason is actually looking for a way to split time between Seattle and St. John, and says he has already started up some Web sites with online computer repair educational videos.
“Whoever buys Computer Express will have a good teacher. I plan to stick around after a new owner takes over to make sure they’re comfortable and treating everyone right.”
When he sells, we only have one request for the new owners. Don’t take away Jason’s FREE WiFi that covers the park! It makes the Cruz Bay park the best open-air office in the world.
Here’s Jason’s sales pitch to potential buyers. If you’re interested, check it out.
June 26th, 2009 07:55
Best wishes to Jason and good luck to whoever dares take over. The patience of Job will surely be an asset as you go between customers and the way service is delivered on StJ.
June 26th, 2009 09:20
How much?
June 26th, 2009 11:55
Sounds like Jason’s sisters might be getting some free babysitting!
June 26th, 2009 12:15
$169,000
June 26th, 2009 15:48
Good luck Jason! You’ve been a wonderful resource for computer help (remember the time I deleted ALL my photos installing a printer?). We wish you the best! Radha Speer, Caravan Gallery, Mongoose Jct, St. John.
June 26th, 2009 17:30
Hi all!
My sisters will definitely be getting some free babysitting. I won’t be moving to Seattle for a while though, so don’t worry anyone – I’ll still be around to fix your computers.
If you were wondering, I do offer financing so you don’t need to be coughing up $169K. The biz will pay for itself over a few years.
Best,
Jason
June 26th, 2009 19:36
Great job on this, Uncle Jason.
I wish you and Moriah the best of luck.
- Ruth
June 26th, 2009 21:29
Looking at the amount of cash my teenage daughter pulls in babysitting…you may want to rethink your generosity… she’s been looking at Bongo Bongo waiting for the FOR SALE signs to go up…she says she’s going to pay cash with her babysitting money….:)
Don’t get me started on how much she’s made “pet” sitting….
June 27th, 2009 09:37
Hi Jason….
How do I fix the busted hinge on my
laptop ??
Would love to know more about the online web site with the computer repair educational video ..
BTW can you also tell me how to fix the 6 disc CD changer in my stupid car………..
June 28th, 2009 21:48
It’s all Macs, right? No PCs? How hard can that be? I might just take you up on that…
June 29th, 2009 15:30
Hello!
Linda, hinges aren’t too bad to replace. Is your laptop an HP? Usually those are the hinges that break. You can find replacements on eBay the easiest. You need to take apart your screen and remove the bezel above your keyboard. There are screws holding on the LCD bezel around the front. There may be screws holding on the keyboard bezel – just take out the battery and look for any screws with a rectangular picture next to them. Once I do a video, it will be much easier to see what I mean. When the bezels are off, it’s just a matter of swapping out the broken hinges for the new ones. As for the 6-disk changer, I have found it’s cheaper to get a new one than to repair the original unit.
And to Steve, Computer Express repairs a healthy mix of both Macs and PCs. And it isn’t hard, once you’re in the swing of things.
June 29th, 2009 19:40
Hurry back Jason, we need you!