Lost OS System install CD's.

Lost OS System install CD's. I need to get replacement from Apple Care. Since I don't have a plan with Apple Care they want the onetime fee of $49.95 just to answer the call from the automated system. Is that right. Does anyone know?
Thanks in advance

Sounds right to me. But
Look on eBay or your local CragsList. You might find an inexpensive copy of the disks you need.
If your computer is able to run Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) then consider purchasing the $30 Snow Leopard installer from Amazon or another retailer. It's less expensive than going through AppleCare.
http://superuser.com/questions/251982/how-do-i-replace-or-repair-a-broken-os-x-i nstall-disc

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In trying to find causes of a system slowdown I decided to go for a complete fresh system install. BUT I also want to use my data saved in the time machine >backup without spoiling the freshly created system folder.
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