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Ha-eun needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter
A phone repair counter in Gangnam needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after floodwater.
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For four years I have run a phone repair counter in Gangnam. In October, floodwater 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $3,300 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $2,300
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $520
• Shop repairs and licensing: $260
• Working capital for the first month: $220
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Ha-eun
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Gangnam.
Thank you. If you're in Gangnam I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Hope things get better soon, Ha-eun. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Guadalajara so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Kraków.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.
Wishing you peace. Small businesses are the heart of Gangnam. Hope you're open again soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Awka