Originally Posted by
NHscrapman
I don't know how your deal was setup, I didn't see the truck myself, but drill on the rear of the truck coulda sold even if it needed a little work.
I personally will not scrap heavy equipment, but also have a buyer for just about any piece I come across.
sent about 5 grand to the scrapper IMO.
Long story Short .....................It's been stored inside and the owner died; his family sold the building and it has to be vacated by mid June. The family is personal friends with the scrapyard owner. I'm the grunt removing/hauling and although this is too big for my meager equipment, the scrapyard will send a truck to haul it in and the family wants me to get half of the proceeds as was the arrangement for the rest of the items. These people are just TOO NICE to me !! I think they're looking out for the scrapyard owner also; he can surely profit down the road.
If I was in a more industrial area, I'm sure there'd be buyers. I'd rather sell it on BigIron (online auction), but there is not time to make those arrangements and wait for the results.
We all see waste and shame in the scrapping business. This is just one of the big ones, but think about it........many will still profit from this loss.
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