Good Morning Vietnam!

Though I've lurked quietly in the shadows of this treasure trove of information the past few weeks, I thought it was high time to at least say something.

My name is Ryan, and I'm a new junk metal addict.

Haha! Seriously though - I just wanted to say thanks for all the advice and knowledge I've soaked up so far, it's such a great resource. I have my second load of scrap ready to haul to the yard today, and tomorrow will be gaining unrestricted access to my grandfather's 14' trailer.

Now I just need to line up some stuff to fill that trailer! That's the fun part, right?

Anyway, I look forward to talking with everyone. Best of luck today, scrappers!

Welcome, Ryan. Let us know how it goes having a trailer. What were in the first two loads?

Welcome aboard!

Thanks!

@Mick - First two loads were a mixture of what I pulled out of a barn....20lbs or so of #1 copper, 40-50lbs of insulated wire, 500lbs of steel and 100 or so lbs total of aluminum (some cast). It really wasn't hard work...maybe a total of a few hours? So the payout was absolutely worth the time AND a bonus benefit of a good workout...which I could surely use, lol.

I know I don't have to explain the sense of accomplishment and excitement to an experienced scrapper such as yourself, but boy I'll tell ya - the feeling of taking in a load of junk and walking out with green cash in my hand is a VERY outstanding feeling!

Welcome. I'll tell you what, it sure is a workout. I don't think I have any fat left on me anymore.

Haha! It'll be awhile before I can say that...but that would be cool!

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Originally Posted by BigRyan

...the feeling of taking in a load of junk and walking out with green cash in my hand is a VERY outstanding feeling!

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I remember the first load... Just looked up the ticket from three years ago - 16# of Alum rims, 22# of alum radiators and 150# of alum sheet. Got $129. All I could do was think "I got $129 for this JUNK?". Told the lady "THANK YOU" several times and on the way home started thinking how to get more junk. And it took off from there.

hi,first very thank u every one here.

hi,Dear Ryan and other guys here ,do u have any ideas about which metal recycling companies just speailized in scrap jet engine?