Originally Posted by
Patriot76
I would have to say the most I made was my first trip to the scrap yard. I made friends, a business relationship, and an education. After touring the facility and meeting all of the employees, I knew a few of the details that were important to them. Next trip brought donuts followed by soda and other gifts. Trips into this yard are limited at this point, but they still treat me well. More importantly, my son has taken over my previous business and reports he goes to the front of the line, gets extra help unloading, and everyone treats him as royalty. As far as value amount of a load, more than I deserve.
I really like what you said here patriot. I read this whole forum and never thought of that. When I first started I didn't really know what I was doing and they were really kind to me and helped me learn what I know today. I have been blessed enough to be able to expand what was once a hobby into an enterprise that supports myself and my family. I give the guys at my yard beer (hopefully to be drank after hours) and cigarettes as well as some extra coin at Christmas being that I am in there almost every day and with the contracts and things that I have I average $2000 a trip. (But I also buy my metal so that isn't all profit) ((I wish it was lol))
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