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Finally got a call for ewaste that wasn't just like one computer.. it was an old at home repair place.. Bunch of 386/486's...Got my first gold e-proms too.
Boxes of HG boards, HD's, fans etc..Misc parts.
Then of course, while I'm tearing down this computer that was actually like a briefcase, screw driver slips and my hand gets sliced open on the aluminum case... yay!
Atleast my wife will be glad to know that I used my other hand to catch dripping blood in the house :)
Oh that sucks! But also, that's awesome! Sounds like a nice load. I'll take one to the hand any day if it means a load of 386/486 machines.
I still have trouble reading these post's as I remember having XT AT 286 386 486 and more as lets face it once 1995 hit people really wanted nothing to do with them
but I had fun just turning them on and catching up on technology ( I back tracked to DOS) . In the back of my mind I just figured they would have value as antique's many years from now - as they probably will since the gold rush is creating mass dismantling , I guess it's time to try my hand at CL to see my luck .
I love gloves.
Totally. I buy pretty decent ones, and I still manage to absolutely shred them after a few e-scrap loads.Quote:
Originally Posted by Recyclotrops
A computer in a briefcase? I hope you checked it for more than scrap value prior to dismantling
Shoot no, I don't do that. I barely have enough time to dismantle stuff, let alone spend hours researching what it could possibly be or worth or the space to store/ship stuff.. I'll take my $2 and be on my way to something else.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bear
I never wear gloves. Not even on mattresses. They just always seem to be more of a burden than a help. You could call this a bit reckless, but then again I'd prefer that over being too safe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Recyclotrops
I get a choice, and I choose.
Worth no less then $70 If it's the IBM type There is a market for the old computersQuote:
Originally Posted by Bear
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-...item19d3b07541
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Portable...item3a60cb3804
You might try a pair of Mechanic's wear gloves, if their good enough for Nascar they should be good enough for us. Almost indestructible.
just make sure it doesn't have the nuclear weapons codes on it lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Copper Head
I hate gloves too..gets in the way..also move to the garage..too many neat freaks nowadays workin I. Their homes..i know ur not afraid to get dirty..