Has anyone here actually had to replace thier laser outside warrenty and how much did it cost?

I have a ULS laser at the office and when the engraving gets bad and I have to slow the machine down it's time for a $1000 recharge of the 25W Synrad. Luckily ULS swaps the tube using FedEx so I'm only down for an hour while swapping.

I bought a Pinnacle ZX (GCC Explorer) for my side business and it needs a laser recharge. Think the tech said IF I need my laser "repaired" it would be weeks. UGH. So looks like I'll have to buy a laser and then send mine in for "repair".