Flat Rate Quote for Macbook Pro Repair?

Is there a way to get a flat rate quote from Apple for a Macbook Pro repair.
My 15" Early 2008 model got soaked during a storm that damaged my roof. It's been intermittent since. The insurance company needs a repair estimate to decide whether to replace it or repair it. Apple chat/phone won't give me a nominal flat rate number in writing I can send to the insurance company. They want me to send it in and pay a large shipping charge. At the apple store they consulted a table that said it was about $350 if no water damage and $1200 if it was, but again that was oral. Nothing I can send to my insurance company.
Is there some way to get a flat rate quote from Apple?

You say the Apple store said, but you don't mention if it is the Genius Bar or not. 
Since it is long out of warranty, you could just go to one of the many indendent repair stores that offer flat rates and get them to give you a written estimate. A Google search should turn up a bunch in your area.

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