Will CRT rebuilders disappear in near future?

[Tom_Ryan]

I don't forsee any long term future for rebuilding conventional CRT displays. It's doubtful that many countries would have any sustained interest because of the rapid advances in LCD and Plasma display technology. Places like Asia, China, even Mexico, are currently where flat screens devices are being manufactured - so why would they bother with CRT repair, in the long run? It would seem to be uneconomical for small or large business. Perhaps the best hope would be for a niche player - someone with the expertise, equipment, and facilities integrated into some other venue to absorb the costs - essentially doing it as a contribution to television history.