Originally Posted by
CLRRRogue
Hello,
My name is Clay and I live in Southern Oregon. Ever since I was a child I was dumpster diving and recycling with my parents, it went on into college to save money. Unfortunately, I have taken a long absence from all life due to some mental disorders that can be debilitating at times so holding down a job has not been possible. But we need money to live. So a scrappers life for me i went back to my roots as treasure hunter. No matter how small the load it is always exciting to see what your gonna get. my only problem is that I have the mentality of, "well if it works or is good and can be used as is then why scrap it? I would really appreciate someone's opinion, in your experience is it more worthwhile to scrap working appliances, electronics and furniture or should I spend the time trying to sell older electronics and appliances on craigslist? What has been your experience.
Anyways, I really enjoy working for myself and I needed almost no capital to get started, which is good because I am broke, I am borrowing a truck and have plenty of tools. The truck that I am using is tiny so I am saving up for (and looking for one free) then a bigger truck,
business cards, etc. After three days of just getting free stuff on craigslist I am already turning more of a profit than I've made in years.
I can jump into things overly excited, but I can say that I believe in all honesty and keeping sensibility in mind; This is my best shot to make it in life. there is so much to learn and I am very grateful to be a part of this cmmunity.
Thank you so much and I hope to meet some friends,
-Clay
Clay there's an old saying follow the money, the expression maybe interpreted in many ways.as a working man I'll give you my version.
During one of our recessions long ago
scrap prices were as they are now rock bottom, box top stores were no longer offering credit with 12 months or more before that first payment was due. People were struggling as most of us are now doing to put food on the table, they kept the family vehicle a few extra years, called in an appliance technician to repair a refrigerator, washing machine or dryer.
It was during a similar time as we have now that I made some of the best money doing the least amount of work, I did no advertising my clients promoted me by word of mouth spreading the word. When I started repairing appliances I only sold what I had reconditioned from home,
I did not foresee what the future held for me in that my home based business was now going to dictate my life into doing in home repairs. Funny how that works, anyhow by the time the business had taken over my ;life as I knew it, I had gained experience and confidence to go along for the ride.
With our economy as it is now I see opportunity in this field..
You a are not required to have an electricians ticket to work on anything having a cord with a plug just common sense. Domestic refrigeration falls into this class, leave the commercial hard wired stuff alone and you’ll do just fine.
Welcome to the forum.
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