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    The most enjoyable disassembly I have personally done was on F111 terrain radar units. A lot of precious metal contacts and shielding. I bought them for $50 each and after processing was able to extract just over $800 on average. They took awhile to break down, but we'll worth the effort.



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    Quote Originally Posted by NobleMetalWorks View Post
    The most enjoyable disassembly I have personally done was on F111 terrain radar units. A lot of precious metal contacts and shielding. I bought them for $50 each and after processing was able to extract just over $800 on average. They took awhile to break down, but we'll worth the effort.

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    I wonder what they cost the government when purchased new?

    I worked on H-46 helos in the Marine Corps as an Avonics Tech. It was rumored that there was a large amount gold in some of the A/C gyros. Any experience with A/C gyros? Mike
    "Profit begins when you buy NOT when you sell." {quote passed down to me from a wise man}

    Now go beat the copper out of something, Miked

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