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Eugene needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter
Eugene lost a soldering station and testing tools to a long illness and repossession and needs $3,950 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Wollongong. In August, a long illness and repossession 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,950 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $2,600
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $370
• Shop repairs and licensing: $390
• Working capital for the first month: $590
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $500
“Sending love. Thought of Eugene all day after reading this. - Aurora”
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“Praying for you. Thought of Eugene all day after reading this. - Derry”
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“Hope the November deadline works out. - Tamale”
- Krishna B. Singh 🇮🇳 · $30
“Wish I could do more. Been where you are, it gets better. - Udaipur”
- Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $30
- Anushka W. Thakkar 🇮🇳 · $25
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- Roberto Marcelo Cunha 🇧🇷 · $25
- Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $20
“Rooting for you. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Sandton”
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Praying for you, Eugene. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. All the best.
Hope it all works out, Eugene. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best
Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Ikeja
Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Wollongong. Hope you're open again soon. Take care!
This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Dortmund but we're thinking of you.