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    Fingers crossed

    So I'm between jobs at the moment. I start my new position in 2 weeks and I've been looking for a project to fill that time. My dad is running Thortekrecycling In Ohio since I moved to Miami 2 years ago, and man do I miss scrapping!

    So I saw an ad for a computer shop closing, and the owner is filling a truck with free stuff. I decided to see if there was anything left in the truck, there wasn't.

    I went in, and man this place has been around fr a long time......I chatted up the owner and made him an offer. I'd come in and help him sort through stacks and shelves. Anything he can retail/wholesale I told him he should, but any of the other scrap items I offered to box, recycle and split the proceeds.

    He seemed interested. Took my name and number down. Said he'd give me a call.



    I forgot to give him the link to the thortekrecycling website so he realizes I do indeed know what I'm doing.......so we shall see!

    My fingers are crossed!
    “Most people miss opportunity because it wears overalls and looks like work .” ― Thomas A. Edison

    www.thortekrecycling.com

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    Stopped in today to follow up. Said come back next week and bring a box!!

    I've built a spreadsheet that takes into account the 50/50 split and $0.50 a pound shipping (Split), i have it on my iPad, I have my scale,and I'll take my tool bag to help break stuff down as well...

    My plan is to pay him on the spot, then send everything else off for processing...
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    Good plan young man! Well done!


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