In the horrible heat of June, my electric fan died, so this week I took it over to this old woman near Arany Janos Metro. Greff Elektronika has been repairing my electronic goods for years - VCR, walkman, discman, dvd, electric razor, and now my fan. Although quickly diminishing in number, there are still quite a few small shops in Budapest, generally run by the elderly, that do necessary and quality repairs.

Generally repairs cost must less than purchasing a new item, and you help protect the environment. Here are a few suggestions: Greff Elektronika (Bank u. 1, M-F 8-17, tel: 332-8083) for elektronic goods. Shoe repair with the old lady in the courtyard of Izabella u. 73 or 75, "Cipesz" (groundfloor across the courtyard). If you need your trousers taken up (felhajtas), zipper replaired, etc., cheap and quick tailoring can be had at the Farmer Klinika in the basement of Rakoczi ter Market (Rakoczi ter) - please note: he will be on holiday all of August.  There is also good zipper repair near Ferenciek tere in the courtyard by the church (czipzar).