Hello Everyone. New scrapper here.

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09-22-2016, 02:20 PM
SeaJayEmm

Hello Everyone. New scrapper here.

Hey Everyone, my name is Justin. I live in Virginia. I am just getting into the scrapping game. I currently have about 1,500 - 2,000 lbs of decommissioned high-end networking equipment. In the last couple of days I have started breaking down items and separating the different parts/pieces. I know I can take the steel and aluminum to the local scrap yards but there are no local places that will buy the e-scrap. I am thinking I will have around 200-300 lbs of what I would think would be high grade circuit boards once I am done with this load. Anyway, I look forward to learning and growing as an e-scrapper.
09-22-2016, 03:20 PM
miked

Welcome to the forum. This is going to be dry since I've written the same answer many times.

Hold on to what you have for now. Read the old and current threads(you will receive a Masters in Scrapology for the cost of you time). Read through the buyers threads, "scrap buyers and sellers" button at the top of each page.

I live on the coast of NC and ship to buyers members here on the forum.

If you follow my advice you will profit and avoid many errors along the way. 73, Mike
09-22-2016, 03:41 PM
Sirscrapalot

Welcome to the forums from a sandbar off the coast of NC.

Mike said it best, so I'll just follow it up with...What he said. X3.

Kick back, make the most of the forums and the past wisdom an knowledge.

Good luck.

Sirscrapalot - Keeper of the traveling cooler.
09-22-2016, 04:28 PM
mnrecycler

Hello Everyone. New scrapper here.

welcome, look through the archives and ask any questions that you don't find answers to.
09-22-2016, 05:22 PM
SeaJayEmm

That's what I figured. I mainly buy used IT equipment in bulk through auctions and sell the pieces that have a market and make a decent profit. However, I do get a bunch of stuff that doesn't have very much demand so I have several 8 foot stacks of equipment that I am beginning to break down. I also post ads on craigslist for free electronic removal and have gotten a bunch of older (80s & 90s) desktop computers with those nice pinned CPU's. I will take everyone's advice and sit on the stuff I have. I wish there was a way to extract the ferrous metals at home that didn't involve using harsh chemicals.
09-22-2016, 05:57 PM
Sirscrapalot

What part of Va if you don't mind me asking.

I spent a good bit of time in the northern part, an we have a couple members down here near the boarder of NC/VA.

Anyhow...good luck to ya! An post some picks of those stacks. We like ewaste porn..errr I mean pictures.

;)

Sirscrapalot - I had a quote, but it got eating by one of Hobo's goats.
09-23-2016, 03:34 AM
Tincankeith

Dang more Virginia competition (jk).

Welcome to the forum.

Read drink beer read more. Repeat as necessary.
09-23-2016, 07:59 AM
Sirscrapalot

Read drink beer read more. Repeat as necessary.

Full article at Scrap Metal Forum: http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/intro...#ixzz4L5iyjyu2

An this little bit of wisdom is why Keith is one of our wisest members. ;)

Sirscrapalot - Early bird catches the worm...I'd rather it be a steak but it doesn't sound as good.
09-23-2016, 08:06 AM
submarinepainter

welcome from beautiful downtown Kittery Maine
09-23-2016, 10:42 AM
Sirscrapalot

Quote:

Originally Posted by submarinepainter

welcome from beautiful downtown Kittery Maine

Welcome from beautiful soon to be frozen in ice til next july downtown Kittery Maine.

Fixed that for ya SP. ;)

OP as you can tell...we're a fun loving bunch at times. An look...me an Mike post in your thread an everyone comes out of the wood work!

Expect a goat at some point.

Sirscrapalot - I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. - Winston Churchill
09-23-2016, 12:35 PM
submarinepainter

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirscrapalot

Welcome from beautiful soon to be frozen in ice til next july downtown Kittery Maine.

Fixed that for ya SP. ;)

OP as you can tell...we're a fun loving bunch at times. An look...me an Mike post in your thread an everyone comes out of the wood work!

Expect a goat at some point.

Sirscrapalot - I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. - Winston Churchill

at least we can't smell New Jersey up here lol
09-23-2016, 01:43 PM
Tincankeith

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirscrapalot

Read drink beer read more. Repeat as necessary.

An this little bit of wisdom is why Keith is one of our wisest members. ;)

Sirscrapalot .

i'm honored by your comment good sir but I must give you the credit. You have taught me a few things and this was one of them.
10-17-2016, 02:50 PM
manjelle

You can use the member map to find other scrapers close to you