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Lâm needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter

A phone repair counter in Hồ Chí Minh City needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a long illness and repossession.

🇻🇳 Hồ Chí Minh City, Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam646 views
Lâm Hậu Lieu
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Hồ Chí Minh City
For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Hồ Chí Minh City. In May, 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 Sunday, 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $600 goes: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $340 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $140 • Shop repairs and licensing: $50 • Working capital for the first month: $70 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Lâm

  1. Small update. $51 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  • Slamet Imam Kurniawan 🇮🇩 · $50

    “Thought of Lâm all day after reading this. - Magelang”

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  • Renata D. Ríos 🇲🇽 · $15

    “Wishing you the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Tlaquepaque”

  • Francisco P. Delgado 🇺🇸 · $35

    “Be well. Thought of Lâm all day after reading this. - Fresno”

  • Yaw Nathaniel Fuseini 🇬🇭 · $20
  • Bello Samuel Afolabi 🇳🇬 · $11
  • Anonymous 🇬🇭 · $20

    “Thought of Lâm all day after reading this. - Accra”

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3.6(7 reviews)

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    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Delivered on promises

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Helped when no one else could

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  • Kreesan S. MahlanguQuestionPhoto verified

    how is Lâm doing now?

    • Praying for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

      • Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Madina.

        • Take care. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

          • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Lâm?

            • Lâm Hậu LieuOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

              Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a soldering station and testing tools, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.

          • Elke BraunAddress verified

            Hope things get better soon, Lâm. I hope things turn around soon. I hope July is when things finally get easier

            • Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too

              • Best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

                • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Stockholm this morning.

                  • You're not alone, Lâm. Hope you make a strong comeback.

                    • Small businesses are the heart of Hồ Chí Minh City. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up. Take care!

                      • You're not alone, Lâm. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best

                        • You're not alone, Lâm. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted.

                          • Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Soweto donated after I showed her your page. God bless

                            • Good luck. 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. All the best.

                              • You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Love from São Paulo

                                • Kwesi Ebo AmoahAddress verified

                                  take care, Lâm. Shared this with my family. Love from Munich.

                                  • Thanks for sharing this, Lâm. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

                                    • Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from La Plata.

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