Abacus Computer Services sole proprietor :)

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Half-Saint

19 Dec 2012, 21:10

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.

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kbdfr
The Tiproman

19 Dec 2012, 21:15

I somehow miss the word "keyboard" in your description :lol:

Wishing you all the best!

hoggy

19 Dec 2012, 22:03

Looks like a nice space you've got there. Good luck!

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7bit

19 Dec 2012, 23:07

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!

???

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dirge

19 Dec 2012, 23:28

Good luck! Never make money working for someone else... :( so you're doing the right thing.

hoggy

21 Dec 2012, 08:56

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.

mintberryminuscrunch

21 Dec 2012, 10:27

Best of luck with your shop.
Add a keyboard refurbishing service maybe you'll have luck and find some sweet stuff :twisted:

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Ascaii
The Beard

21 Dec 2012, 10:30

Will you still be offering mail in soldering services? I dont think ill get around to putting my phantom together by mmyself :/

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Half-Saint

21 Dec 2012, 10:42

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.

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Icarium

21 Dec 2012, 13:46

What's your ebay name? :)

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Half-Saint

21 Dec 2012, 14:33

the same as here :-) don't have a business account yet

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Half-Saint

28 Dec 2012, 22:14

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!

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Half-Saint

08 Feb 2013, 20:50

This is my workdesk now :D
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Icarium

08 Feb 2013, 20:55

Ugh...I'm such a noob I don't even recognize the keyboard.

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webwit
Wild Duck

08 Feb 2013, 21:02

Nice calender.

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Half-Saint

08 Feb 2013, 21:04

Icarium wrote:Ugh...I'm such a noob I don't even recognize the keyboard.
http://deskthority.net/photos-videos-f8 ... it=peacock

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The_Ed
Asperger's... SQUIRREL!

08 Feb 2013, 21:07

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!

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Half-Saint

08 Feb 2013, 21:17

The calendar actually features girls from a slovenian soccer team :D This is the 2nd year they've done one.

tinnie

10 Feb 2013, 05:24

Uhuh.... Can you proxy one for me?

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Half-Saint

10 Feb 2013, 12:32

uh you're late. I just returned one because they sent one too many. we can do a group buy next year ;-)

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Half-Saint

12 Feb 2013, 23:13

Snow!
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CeeSA

12 Feb 2013, 23:50

missed that, until now.

Good luck. May the money come to you.

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guilleguillaume

13 Feb 2013, 00:06

The place looks beautiful and the outside with all the snow too :D

Good luck with your business, I wish you the best.

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Bullveyr

13 Feb 2013, 09:17

GL

Snow wise that reminds me of the view out my window.

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guilleguillaume

04 Apr 2013, 21:15

I hope your buisness is going well after 3 months :D

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Half-Saint

05 Apr 2013, 20:49

It's nothing to write home about but I'm afloat :D

Anyone need some soldering done? ;)

hoggy

05 Apr 2013, 21:07

I've got an ergodox that needs that special touch if you're interested.

How does the inside of the shop look now?

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Half-Saint

05 Apr 2013, 23:58

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" ;)

hoggy

06 Apr 2013, 10:03

You know me too well...

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matt3o
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06 Apr 2013, 10:15

I missed this post, sorry. Good luck for your activity!

How is it going anyway?

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