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I ordered 2 magnets for my doors from Vistaprint, when i go out scrapping on trash days, (like yesterday for example) a guy stopped me and asked if I take rotors? and I said yes. All he had to do was honk his horn, and i pulled over and he pulled along side of me.



I ended up getting quite a few rotors.

most scrappers are mexican, can't speak english. some people feel intimidated by them, and vise versa. But I'm not mexican, instantly that makes me more approachable. That, and combined that I speak professionally, have signage, and wear a hi-viz sweatshirt, makes me get the better chance of getting stopped by someone (except a cop)

Originally Posted by elitelawnteam1

I ordered 2 magnets for my doors from Vistaprint, when i go out scrapping on trash days, (like yesterday for example) a guy stopped me and asked if I take rotors? and I said yes. All he had to do was honk his horn, and i pulled over and he pulled along side of me.

I ended up getting quite a few rotors.

most scrappers are mexican, can't speak english. some people feel intimidated by them, and vise versa. But I'm not mexican, instantly that makes me more approachable. That, and combined that I speak professionally, have signage, and wear a hi-viz sweatshirt, makes me get the better chance of getting stopped by someone (except a cop)

This is why I support the new strict rules for scrappers. It would increase the quality of service that scrappers can provide considering the ones that are in it for quick cash wouldn't be able to ruin the image of the industry.

I fully agree with networking. If you are under the age of 40, you could also think about joining the Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce). Their dues are significantly less (around $50-$75 per year). I am actually in the process of joining the International Order of the Oddfellows. I will be the youngest member by about 20 years, but it will be a great way to make some connections and network.

Mod..."This is why I support the new strict rules for scrappers." This will inevitably do more bad than good for our industry. It will essentially create a "grey market" where the tweakers are still stealing scrap, just selling it to smaller, more seedy yards. Get tough on the thieves and the yards that knowingly buy stolen goods. Have stronger penalties for the bad guys and create a task force in larger cities to combat the problem. Don't punish everyone in the industry because a few bad seeds need their drug fix.

Originally Posted by Mod

This is why I support the new strict rules for scrappers. It would increase the quality of service that scrappers can provide considering the ones that are in it for quick cash wouldn't be able to ruin the image of the industry.

Actually, it won't do anything of the sort.