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  1. 08-31-2012, 07:24 PM #1
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    4x4 Scale....Mobile?

    My issue is buying metal from companies and dealerships is i am not sure how much weight they have...So i never know what to pay them. So either im getting screwed or they are. I was thinking about putting my scale on the back of my trailer and start using that to buy scrap. But now...How much do i pay per ton?
    Lets say i paid $180 per ton
    Then i would get $220 for sheet
    $310 for heavy
    $320 for auto cast.
    Then we have all the non-fuerrous i would buy.
    What do you guys think? Good idea or not?
    Also...What are you guys paying for mixed electronics..Lets say a xbox, VCR and cordless phone. Im currently paying .11 per lb...Am i screwing my self?
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  3. 08-31-2012, 07:27 PM #2
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    Also...What are you guys paying for mixed electronics..Lets say a xbox, VCR and cordless phone. Im currently paying .11 per lb...Am i screwing my self?
    I'd say yes, I buy computers and other related parts only and everything else gets hauled off for free.
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    I could be wrong but if you're going to be buying/selling by weight, you need to be certified and have an accurate scale.

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  6. 09-01-2012, 07:18 AM #4
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    You do, but as soon as you move it somewhere it needs to be re-calabrated. thats where im stuck. I might just dance around that right now and see how it goes.
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    This is how I get around the certified scale issue if I want to buy by weight. I carry a scale in the truck and obviously it's not certified.

    Somebody wants to sell me a bunch of scrap and wants .10/lb. I tell the I'm going to weigh the stuff on my scale. They're welcome to watch if they want but it's just for my own purposes. I'll be offering the $xxx for the pile. I weigh it and it comes to 450 pounds. In plain sight, I figure (450).10= $45. I tell him "I'll give you $45 for the pile". Weight is never mentioned.
    People may laugh at me, but that's ok. I laugh all the way to the bank.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ResourcefulRecycling View Post
    You do, but as soon as you move it somewhere it needs to be re-calabrated. thats where im stuck. I might just dance around that right now and see how it goes.
    If you kept say a 10 or 25lb weight with you and scale that before you weigh what you are buying and show the customer that it is accurate. Even if the scale is off by +-1 due to transport you can still get an accurate weight.
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    Wow that's a first, you have been one step ahead of me for the last six months dune...today is a good day....lol
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    Great idea. Thanks guys!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ResourcefulRecycling View Post
    You do, but as soon as you move it somewhere it needs to be re-calabrated. thats where im stuck. I might just dance around that right now and see how it goes.
    These guys seem to get around it ok, and their in different places.
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    Im having plumbing issues so im off my game.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dunemaul View Post
    Im having plumbing issues so im off my game.
    You might need to go see the Dr. for that,,,
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    LOL mech thank god its only my house and not me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dunemaul View Post
    Im having plumbing issues so im off my game.
    Replace everything affected and save having to make 5 more trips to Home Depot.
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