2026-07-19

The repair landscape abroad — from a shop running since 1935 to published price lists

Specialist repair shops operate across the US, UK, Australia and Canada. What our survey found.

2026-07-19

Japan's "nui-katsu" boom is driving a surge in repair requests

Taking plush companions out and about — and photographing them — is fueling demand for repair and cleaning.

2026-07-19

Turnaround ranges from 3 days to over 6 months — choose by urgency

The same repair can take 3 days or 6 months depending on where you send it. What our survey found.

2026-07-19

Why price lists are so hard to compare — size-based, package, and per-spot pricing

Repair and cleaning services price their work in three fundamentally different ways. Knowing them makes estimates predictable.

Articles are compiled by our editors from publicly available information. Always confirm current prices and turnaround with each provider.