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Why does data recovery cost so much?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Tony Serek, Feb 22, 2018.

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    So recently my school hdd decided to go kayak and started clicking. I looked for data recovery place right away and the first once I found quoted me $1500 or higher. I thought maybe they are just trying to milk me for $$ so I tried another place and another, and all of them were quoting me the same thing or higher. Does it actually cost as much? What am I missing here? I can buy 10 new drives for that price, literally.
     
    Tony Serek, Feb 22, 2018 IP
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    jrbiz Acclaimed Member

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    They charge that much for one simple reason: they can. The value in the data to the person seeking their services obviously justifies the cost in enough cases that tjhey can charge this fee. Of course, my guess is that they mostly charge this fee to businesses who can afford it and for whom the data is that valuable.
     
    jrbiz, Feb 22, 2018 IP
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    You should only need to learn this lesson once.
    You could have just bought 2 and used them for a daily onsite and weekly offsite backup, literally.
     
    Kerosene, Jun 23, 2018 IP
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    Data Wizard Peon

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    Hi there! While data recovery might be costly, paying $1500 or more for a clicking hard drive seems unreasonable. However, I used some reasonably priced data recovery software that is easily available on the market and works great—just research reviews to pick the best one. However, clicking noises might mean physical damage, so the software has its limits. For crucial data in that case, consider professional help.
     
    Data Wizard, Mar 8, 2024 IP
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    Spartan14 Well-Known Member

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    Well how someone said they charge so much because they can .Just imagine you lose important data that you need .Then of course you will pay good money to recover it
     
    Spartan14, Mar 8, 2024 IP
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    Data Wizard Peon

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    Understanding the complexity of data recovery, including specialized equipment and expertise, sheds light on the costs involved. While professional services are valuable for retrieving important data, exploring alternative options like professional data recovery software can be more budget-friendly. These software offer user-friendly interfaces and effective recovery capabilities, making them suitable for various data loss scenarios at a fraction of the cost of professional services.
     
    Data Wizard, May 14, 2024 IP
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    Absolutely, software indeed provides an interface to the end user to facilitate achieving their goals, but it also requires a level of understanding and skill to use effectively. While free software can be helpful in many scenarios, we both agree that in serious data loss situations, professional tools or services are often necessary.
     
    Data Wizard, Jun 4, 2024 IP