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Mateo needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter
Mateo has run a phone repair counter for six years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $900 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a phone repair counter in Ciudad de México. 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 8 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 $900 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $560
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $175
• Shop repairs and licensing: $95
• Working capital for the first month: $70
Glad we found this place.
- Mateo
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Small update. $355 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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Hope it all works out. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
This could happen to any of us. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
so sorry you're going through this, Mateo. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Sending good thoughts, Mateo. Gave what I could, wish it was more.