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  1. 06-02-2012, 09:58 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by drewan View Post
    I've been eyeing up these two 2 275 gal. tanks for awhile and decided to talk to the owner they've been sitting in his field for 5+ years. I offered him 10 bucks a piece did I over pay for them? this is how I figured .05 a lb 300 lb 15 bucks yes this is my first time buying scrap may be my last lol.
    I'd have charged him $10 to haul them out of the field, you'll be lucky to break even, then you'll be out the gas money. Look at the big picture, it's just scrap, it ain't gold!

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