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Abacus Computer Services sole proprietor :)
Posted: 19 Dec 2012, 21:10
by Half-Saint
Yes, after being unemployed for just over 6 months I got fed up and decided to try my luck.
On december 5th I started my own local business. It's gonna be a computer repair shop and I'll be offering:
- repair services (laptop and desktop)
- various installation services (STB, wifi, wired LAN, etc.)
- consulting
- custom built PCs
- PC mods
- virus removal
- basic data recovery
- original old PC games
- used PC hardware
etc.
I'm hoping to bring some fresh wind to town as my two competitors seem to have gone stale.
Still haven't officially opened shop but here are a few pictures for you to look at
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The desk in the last picture measures 250x80. Hope it's big enough as I'm gonna use it for all the repairs.
Posted: 19 Dec 2012, 21:15
by kbdfr
I somehow miss the word "keyboard" in your description
Wishing you all the best!
Posted: 19 Dec 2012, 22:03
by hoggy
Looks like a nice space you've got there. Good luck!
Posted: 19 Dec 2012, 23:07
by 7bit
Good Luck with your shop!
How does your shop look like from the outsize?
Also, why didn't you call it
Half-Saint's Computer and Keyboard Services!
???
Re: Abacus Computer Services sole proprietor :)
Posted: 19 Dec 2012, 23:28
by dirge
Good luck! Never make money working for someone else...
so you're doing the right thing.
Re: Abacus Computer Services sole proprietor :)
Posted: 21 Dec 2012, 08:56
by hoggy
Are you going to have a little museum section? I've seen pictures of goodwill shops in America that have a mini museum - not for sale obviously.
Re: AW: Abacus Computer Services sole proprietor :)
Posted: 21 Dec 2012, 10:27
by mintberryminuscrunch
Best of luck with your shop.
Add a keyboard refurbishing service maybe you'll have luck and find some sweet stuff
Posted: 21 Dec 2012, 10:30
by Ascaii
Will you still be offering mail in soldering services? I dont think ill get around to putting my phantom together by mmyself :/
Posted: 21 Dec 2012, 10:42
by Half-Saint
hoggy wrote:Are you going to have a little museum section? I've seen pictures of goodwill shops in America that have a mini museum - not for sale obviously.
Yes! My plan is to exhibit a different computer each month and allow the customers to actually use it. I have about 15 different machines in my collection, ranging from ZX Spectrum 48k to the Amiga 500+. Also own a number of vintage consoles
I have a glass cabinet with a mini museum at home but I'll move it to the shop
Ascaii wrote:Will you still be offering mail in soldering services? I dont think ill get around to putting my phantom together by mmyself :/
Yep.
Posted: 21 Dec 2012, 13:46
by Icarium
What's your ebay name?
Posted: 21 Dec 2012, 14:33
by Half-Saint
the same as here
don't have a business account yet
Posted: 28 Dec 2012, 22:14
by Half-Saint
I took one of the C-64s and a 1084 to the store today. Also brought two NES consoles and a Mega Drive. All I need now is this:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/130824734796?nma ... 852wt_1398
This thread needs updated pics!
Posted: 08 Feb 2013, 20:50
by Half-Saint
This is my workdesk now
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Posted: 08 Feb 2013, 20:55
by Icarium
Ugh...I'm such a noob I don't even recognize the keyboard.
Posted: 08 Feb 2013, 21:02
by webwit
Nice calender.
Posted: 08 Feb 2013, 21:04
by Half-Saint
Icarium wrote:Ugh...I'm such a noob I don't even recognize the keyboard.
http://deskthority.net/photos-videos-f8 ... it=peacock
Posted: 08 Feb 2013, 21:07
by The_Ed
webwit wrote:Nice calender.
That's the first thing I noticed too! Too bad she's wearing a bra...
My mom has gotten me the nude hawaiian calenders before... There needs to be more months in the year damnit!
Posted: 08 Feb 2013, 21:17
by Half-Saint
The calendar actually features girls from a slovenian soccer team
This is the 2nd year they've done one.
Re: Abacus Computer Services sole proprietor :)
Posted: 10 Feb 2013, 05:24
by tinnie
Uhuh.... Can you proxy one for me?
Posted: 10 Feb 2013, 12:32
by Half-Saint
uh you're late. I just returned one because they sent one too many. we can do a group buy next year
Posted: 12 Feb 2013, 23:13
by Half-Saint
Snow!
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Posted: 12 Feb 2013, 23:50
by CeeSA
missed that, until now.
Good luck. May the money come to you.
Posted: 13 Feb 2013, 00:06
by guilleguillaume
The place looks beautiful and the outside with all the snow too
Good luck with your business, I wish you the best.
Posted: 13 Feb 2013, 09:17
by Bullveyr
GL
Snow wise that reminds me of the view out my window.
Posted: 04 Apr 2013, 21:15
by guilleguillaume
I hope your buisness is going well after 3 months
Posted: 05 Apr 2013, 20:49
by Half-Saint
It's nothing to write home about but I'm afloat
Anyone need some soldering done?
Posted: 05 Apr 2013, 21:07
by hoggy
I've got an ergodox that needs that special touch if you're interested.
How does the inside of the shop look now?
Posted: 05 Apr 2013, 23:58
by Half-Saint
hoggy wrote:I've got an ergodox that needs that special touch if you're interested.
How does the inside of the shop look now?
I bet you're just curious about "Miss April"
Re: Abacus Computer Services sole proprietor :)
Posted: 06 Apr 2013, 10:03
by hoggy
You know me too well...
Posted: 06 Apr 2013, 10:15
by matt3o
I missed this post, sorry. Good luck for your activity!
How is it going anyway?