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  1. Thread: Any thoughts

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    I thought I was clear about what I mean. Let's...

    I thought I was clear about what I mean. Let's look at it again:



    If I got bad information, so be it. But that's what I was told and that's why I suggested that Mike can double check on that...
  2. Thread: Any thoughts

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    If you're sending to CFCS you'll have to take the...

    If you're sending to CFCS you'll have to take the steel off anyway (double check with Mario if you want because I got that from Jay, the scale man) and that will lighten your load.

    Always mix in...
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    National - A bad situation was resolved by the fine folks...

    A bad situation was resolved by the fine folks here. I found out on the drive in that they didn't have the right guys available and I'd have to wait for 1.5 hours for the Head Cheese to get back...
  4. 1) Get a decent, reliable scale. 2) Accumulate...

    1) Get a decent, reliable scale.
    2) Accumulate a good sample size of an item.
    3) Weigh out the items and make a record of the gross weight and what you paid for it (if applicable).
    4) Break...
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    Alloy2, is that you?

    Alloy2, is that you?
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    The best source of information will be found at...

    The best source of information will be found at the local level. There's just no substitute for that. If you can't find the relevant information online, or don't understand how it applies to you,...
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    That's a lot of work to get your tires to match. ...

    That's a lot of work to get your tires to match. But it's still a lot easier than trying to blow air into the tire while holding the pin down with your tongue.

    On a side note, I wonder why nobody...
  8. Thread: Tariff's

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    Nucor Corporation operates 23 scrap based steel...

    Nucor Corporation operates 23 scrap based steel production mills. U.S. Steel has around 16 production mills, but I'm not sure how many are scrap based. There are around eight other companies that...
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    New York - Rochester, NY area drop-off for escrap

    I am retiring at the end of this month and am no longer taking any material.
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    Formatting the hard drive isn't enough. As for...

    Formatting the hard drive isn't enough. As for wiping the hard drive, DBAN will do the job. As for selling the hard drives after you wipe them, you would need to purchase software that tests the...
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    Why are you always taking potshots at liberals in...

    Why are you always taking potshots at liberals in the US, but nary a peep about liberals in Canada?
  12. Thread: Unusual

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    This thead is a question - A rat or mouse nest. I have a picture but not...

    A rat or mouse nest. I have a picture but not sure I should post it.
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    That's not necessarily true. I've looked over...

    That's not necessarily true. I've looked over auction items before bidding and sometimes I see stuff piled up that's not listed in the auction. When I ask about it they usually tell me who it's...
  14. It's not on the list published on this site but...

    It's not on the list published on this site but he does buy them.
  15. As far as I know, Mario of CFCS buys them.

    As far as I know, Mario of CFCS buys them.
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    This guy seems a little upset

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgKQihUEFA0
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    I ask him questions all the time. He hasn't...

    I ask him questions all the time. He hasn't bitten me yet.
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    Did you actually read the page I linked? ...

    Did you actually read the page I linked?



    What part of this don't you understand?



    Not making a big deal out of it, but I am pointing something out. How you take it and what you do with...
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    Shill bidding policy...

    Shill bidding policy
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    This thead is a question - Go to the electronics recycling forum and check...

    Go to the electronics recycling forum and check out the stickies on e-waste identification and grading subforum, specifically the one on the bottom.
  21. This thead is a question - In the other thread called "Projects" you...

    In the other thread called "Projects" you mentioned that you scrap and repurpose as a hobby. So if it's a hobby, why are you worried about prices and profit?
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    According to the info on the left hand side, you...

    According to the info on the left hand side, you are an "Experienced Scrapper" who's been around for 3 years. You should know by now to send the pictures to a few of our buyers and ask them that...
  23. Thread: tvs

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    Those types of recycling drives are usually aimed...

    Those types of recycling drives are usually aimed at the consumer. If so, since you are scrapping them then you would be considered a business and wouldn't be allowed to drop of CRTs there.
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    It really doesn't matter what they are expecting...

    It really doesn't matter what they are expecting to get. All you can do is give them a price. Then it's up to them to accept or reject it.

    I would think you should be capable of weighing it up...
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    If you try to put that first computer back...

    If you try to put that first computer back together you will need to put some thermal paste on the cpu.
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