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Metin needs clippers, chairs and mirrors to reopen a barbershop

A barbershop in Istanbul needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after the demolition of the market.

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Metin Emre Bayram
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Istanbul
For nine years I have run a barbershop in Istanbul. In February, the demolition of the market took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $800 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $370 • Initial stock: supplies: $175 • Shop repairs and licensing: $150 • Working capital for the first month: $105 Every share and every dollar helps. - Metin
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Metin

  1. Update from Istanbul: we've started the first stage. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Patricia N. Mora🇺🇸Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Afshan Qazi🇵🇰Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Went above and beyond

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Caroline Alexander

    Hang in there, Metin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

    • Tobias Wolfgang Weiß

      keep going. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings.

      • Ngân Oanh Ha

        It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Pretoria donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

        $295.50 raised of $800

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