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

A phone repair counter in Paris needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a fire in the building.

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Nicolas Morel
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For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Paris. In March, a fire in the building 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $4,150 goes: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $2,800 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $400 • Shop repairs and licensing: $460 • Working capital for the first month: $490 Thank you so much. - Nicolas
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  • Mutua Salim GithinjiQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nicolas

    • Nicolas MorelOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. replacing a soldering station and testing tools is the big one at $2,800, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.

  • Yetunde Juliet Okonkwo

    Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

    • Harini R. Babu

      Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Kariuki Karanja Okello

        Stay strong, Nicolas. Looking forward to the next update.

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