He Made Me Buy a $200 USB Screwdriver! - in Shenzhen, China

Xuan, the younger of the two Tool Brothers, my favorite cell phone repair tools booth here in the Huaqiangbei electronics markets in Shenzhen, China, asked me to buy him a $200 USB powered "smart" screwdriver from the US when I was there this summer. I was skeptical - would it work? Is it worth that much money? Or is it just another overpriced gadget? Come along with us to find out...

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[StrangeParts]

I visited Xuan the other day, and he said it was ok to post his location and contact details in case anyone wants to visit his shop in Shenzhen. He doesn’t have an online shop for selling outside of China though. Hit “read more” for the contact details.

Shop address:
Shop A388, Longsheng Dongpu Market Corridor Shennan Middle Rd, Futian District, Shenzhen
深圳市福田区深南中路龙胜东铺市场走廊A388档

Contact details:
Huang Wei Xuan
Phone: [phone]
WeChat: nikaixinjiugou

[LastofAvari]

Great to see two creative personalities breaking the language barrier and working on something together

[funbien]

I am very touched on seeing this episode. Huaqiangbei is really a place where countless hard-working young people chasing their dreams. Thank you, Scotty, for pointing your camera to these ordinary Chinese young people. I am a Chinese living in northern China. I like to tinker electronic projects and often make deal with them through Taobao. They may not have high academic qualifications, but every time when you communicate with them, you can really feel their professionalism, sincerity and enthusiasm.

[jade_capricorn]

He's doing great with English! It always makes me happy to see people interacting with each other despite language and cultural differences.

[SODTAOE]

This video is great because it shows two people who started off on opposite sides of the world but are now friends because of a common career/hobby/passion. He is such a hard worker and I hope this video gives his business a little bump

[TheDieselDangler]

It’s now being offered from China for 19.99

[nccm]

Scotty, your enthusiasm for the people you work with and their lives and businesses is infectious. It's what makes you such an amazing creator here. <3

[guystumm]

This is one of my favorites, I like learning more about the locals.
Thanks for doing this.

[typxxilps]

I like this different kind of story a lot. I don't need high polished stuff. This one was surprising, astonishing, interesting, a bit of a voyeur watching the kids playing and fun to watch. I like these shorter, more spontaneous and improvised videos especially regarding personal infos about life & living in china as a normal person. 7 days 10 hours is impossible to think and of cause forbidden by law.
Well done.
But no, I am not a biassed srewdriver junky, most likely I'll never buy such screwdriver, it was just "interest" that let me watch till final second. Would love to see more short videos like this with other people.

[Mrcovert]

The screwdriver is not the star of this video, the two inquisitive peeps are having a good chat. Please make some more videos like this

[Elcapitano]

He need it for "research". I am waiting to buy the same exact screwdriver for 20rmb on taobao soon!!

[skullcrushers]

I just like watching you help him use English in a real world setting. Teaches better than any class.

[razorr]

Congratulations to your friend. He went from being a waiter to having his own business. And successful at that. Anything is possible if you want it bad enough.

[adriansmithmusic]

Loved it. Would like to see more guests on the channel and get an insight to what work they do and what they're passionate about.

[adelyoutube]

I like the way you are talking to people even if they don't speak English well

[vgcamara]

Man, as a foreigner living in China for over half a decade now and being aware of a lot of the flaws it has as a developing country, this is one of the things I like the most of Chinese people. Their entrepreneurial spirit. A lot of humble normal people taking risks to fulfill their dreams not matter how big or small they are. Everyone is trying hard to thrive by putting in the hours and effort. Great video! Really enjoy your channel

[ck]

Strange Parts: It's crazy
Chinese guy: You're crazy
LOL

[InBoostWeTrustMGTE]

For 200usd i expected it to have charger like earbuds (in box) and that it would show torque that was necessary to loosen the bolts or that you could set torque and it would beep once its reached. Otherwise it seems very overpriced.

[FelixIakhos]

9:45 That almost ended in a cataclysmic event. A remarkable save indeed.

[SaedAbdulhadi]

Scotty!
I have always drewled over comming to Shenzhen and visiting the electonics markets. Today i crossed the border form Hong Kong and i made my first run through the markets. This video was just uploaded and me watching it in my Hotel literaly in the same city is sureal. I still can't even belive i am actualy here in ShenZhen!