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A phone repair counter in Essen needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a break-in.

🇩🇪 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany1,935 views
Hermann Krämer
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Essen
For four years I have run a phone repair counter in Essen. In November, a break-in took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $4,250 goes: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $2,700 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $390 • Shop repairs and licensing: $500 • Working capital for the first month: $660 If you're reading this, thank you. - Hermann

Updates from Hermann

  1. Update from Essen: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Hermann

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    “Rooting for you. - Mexicali”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Hermann all day after reading this.”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Hermann all day after reading this. - Nice”

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    “Get well soon. I'm in Sukkur, thinking of you.”

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    “All the best - Medellín”

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    “Keep your head up. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Móstoles”

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    “Hope things get better. - Durban”

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    “Small amount but sent with love. - Magelang”

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    “Happy to help. From Dallas with love. - Dallas”

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hermann.

    • Hermann KrämerOwnerAnswer

      Replacing a soldering station and testing tools is $2,700 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page.

  • Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Essen.

    • Thinking of you, Hermann. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update!

      • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Essen!

        • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

          • rooting for you, Hermann. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Boulogne-Billancourt.

            • So sorry you're going through this, Hermann. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. God bless

              • Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Essen

                • Thinking of you and your family, Hermann. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

                  • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Essen.

                    • Iwan Bambang SuryaPhoto verified

                      Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

                      • Thinking of you, Hermann. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

                        • Wishing you the best, Hermann. Shared this with my family.

                          • Best of luck, Hermann. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                            • Nida Humaira AslamAddress verified

                              hope you get there. Thinking of Essen.

                              • Thinking of you and your family, Hermann. Hope you make a strong comeback.

                                • sending love. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

                                  • Good luck, Hermann. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 27 people at work. God bless.

                                    • Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Essen.

                                      • Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't give up. Blessings!

                                        • Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

                                          • I hope things turn around soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Kaduna.

                                            • So sorry you're going through this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless.

                                              • wishing you peace, Hermann. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.

                                                • Keep going, Hermann. Hope you get there. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

                                                  • Thinking of you and your family, Hermann. This could happen to any of us.

                                                    • Hang in there, Hermann. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

                                                      • So sorry you're going through this, Hermann. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Iztapalapa donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Essen.

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