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Finding scrap metals for a decent price doesnt happen very often for me. My fav is sterling items (esp. jewelry) and gold jewelry. I am holding onto the csrap pieces. The ones that can be sold as...

The yard we go to won't even let you get out of your vehicle to unload. They unload for you. Of course, you do get out to get your check!

Have dealt with depression/anxiety, etc. for yrs. Actually posted on this forum in the wee morning hrs myself! My anger is at mostly at myself and feeling I should be able to better overcome...

Personally I haven't posted any scrap ads on Craigslist, but it's always encouraging to read success stories!
Well worded encouragement to keep sharing ideas...you never know...

Yea, it does seem work ethics is almost non-existent these days...in some, not all! For those who work hard it is quite frustrating to see others seemingly wanting to be spoon fed. But the attitude...

Hypo, just wanted to say "thx" for posting your journey, gave me a good ole' pep talk for my own journey!!

Ebay not worth the stress for me...even tho I may miss out on some money, for me the potential money isn't worth the headaches. JMHO
Sorry you're having prob's, hope it's resolved soon. I don't keep...

Good idea, maybe educating them wil give them a less negative reaction.

Capacitors, copper beairng and electric motors are all .15/pd here. Disappointing. But many have a heavy steel casing, so it adds up.
None of this is fast big money, a majority of the time. It's all...

Personally I dont dumpster dive or get into the construction dumpsters. So, no, I would consume any food item from dumpsters. I do shop curbco occcasionally, but with gas prices only if in rte and...

That's true, as long as there are people who dont know the value of scrap,we will have a little less competition. Saw an episode of Shark Tank where the sharks laughed at the inventor, until they...

People melt down old candles and make into new creative candles around here. They sale them at trade days and flea mkts., etc. You have to put $ upfront to display your craft, but might be worth a...

I am thinking aloud…so be warned! The subject of outsiders' perspective of scrappers kinda overlaps with my other thread. But this isnt about closet scrapping. It's about what influences individual...

I actuially thought about using "closet scrapper" in the thread title!

Congrats on the truck!

Sorry if thread title is confusing..wasnt sure how to title! In my case what I mean by "secret" is my family (other than those I live with!), are only aware I recycle ali cans. They have no clue that...

Occasionally I will give a food item, a sandwich, fruit, etc. Personally don't give cash because I don't want it used to buy drugs, etc. These days with so many shelters, food pantries and churches...

Yrs ago walked into groc store and literally stepped on a $100 bill. I let CS know I found money (didnt tell denomination), and left my name and number. Put the money in a drawer over a month and...

Agree with Miked… what about a book…with those pics you could change the images that some people have of scrapping into something positive!!
Can I get a signed copy, too!?

Owww, did you get stitches? As with any job, scrappers should have a healthy respect for all tools! (Note to myself). Sometimes my focus gets off safety and onto rush, rush,rush. Unfortunately, the...

Never heard of such a permit..but there's plenty I havent heard of…how did you find out about the permit requirement?

Just seems to me that regulators are ever more aware of money in scrapping and...

Got reg unleaded ysterday $3.29 which was about the lowest here. Changes sometimes weekly...

Most days the best thing to scrap is whatever happens to be available in the largest quantity. Varies month by month...
But I always like copper and brass. Currently I have a lot with aluminum, so...

Dont know if it's the same in WA., but in AL. if you challenge a ticket/citation & lose, you pay the court costs on top of the citation amount. Seems like the deck is stacked against us sometimes….
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Welcome and glad you're researching! I have avoided potential dangers in scrapping, thx to SMF!

Welcome!