Champion Han's Shoe & Luggage Repair -
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Published on: 6/18/1990
Last Visited: 8/12/2007
THOUSNAD OAKS - His Magnifying glass is probably the best symbol of Thomas Han's pride in workmanship.
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Han, 39, keeps the glass handy for thrusting at new customers who want to check his handiwork."First-time customers want to check everything, so I give them this," he explained, "then the next time they don't check anything, they just put (their shoes)in the bag.They trust me."Apparently enough customers trust him to have kept Han in business nearly 12 years in the same location.
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And when the shoes get worn, Thomas Han will be there.He often works from 6:30 a.m. to 7L p.m. or later, as people see the lights on in the shop and stop in for quick repairs."When I do my work, my customers are very happy and I'm happy too," he said.
Malibu Surfside News, May 6, 1999 Page 21Knowledgeable - Thomas Han, center, owner of Champion Han's #2 Malibu shoe and Luggage Repair, is shown with two of his long-time employees, Willie, left, and Edil, right.