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I cannot believe how rude and ignorant people can be... I went around recently emailing computer repair ads on kijiji to see about buying scrap. No real good leads, but had one guy that actually emailed me and said "I do the same thing sooo why would i give you my stuff?!" really...? What a waste of an email. Not once did it say he recycled stuff. Some people.
He should have just not replied instead of saying something like that. Or, explain his response a little less rudely.
gotta be persistent, there is alot of rude people in this industry, keep going and developing contacts
Thats what i was thinking.Quote:
Originally Posted by newattitude
Im gonna keep at it and may make a price list. But i really only want to pay for whole computers for now. Cant even manage that lol nobody wants to get rid or sell anything. Even posted a paid ad to make mine first up for a week. Waste of 12 bucks. Not one call or email. May give it one more shot though.
Once i get better with e waste and e waste prices i may buy other stuff.
I'd tell em I want my money back!Quote:
Originally Posted by jord0690
Yeah thats how people are.That is why i hate messing with craigslist
I have luck with the city garage sale site on Facebook, more so than cl. there you have a better way to establish relationships and it can develop into others being your scout. My last big score came via a referral of a relationship I made. I put time into the site answering others questions and letting others see I'm not a jerk. I even wipe some of the P4s I get and list them for cheap on there.
I seen this guy last week has put wood creates beside all the cloaths donations bins for e waste and batteries. I'll post a pic shortly.
I get used to it as I get a rude answer at least once a month
Example from today
I search Craigs every day for cars $700.00 and under
Saw an ad for a >> 2000 ford Contour se - $600 (fall river ma)
Car should weigh in at 2769 >> Scale is $175.00 a ton or .088 a pound or $244.00 scale for the car
I try to be fair with people and pay scale
I make my money on copper wire, aluminum Radiators and AC components, sometimes Aluminum rims and of course the Cat
Not getting rich BUT Not going hungry
So back to the rude guy
I send this eMail >>
Most times >> I can be there within an hour of your call with the Ca$H in hand
I Buy cars.
The car to me is worth $250.00 Ca$H,
as long as it still has it's catalytic Convertor and a Battery
So if it sits around and you get tired of looking at it,
OR the wife or Landlord gets tired of looking at it
Please give me a call and I will come right over.
I pay Ca$H and I don't care what is wrong with the car.
So I do not argue about how bad it looks or how much work it needs, I just pay the Ca$h and take it away.
Thanks for your time
John C
508-245-0576
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
The eMail I just received
Do I look like a ****ing fool those two things one is scrap price at 100$for the cat and the batterry sometimes is new 75$ beat it and go scam someone else you loser
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now i have no idea how well this guy does with his veggie crates for donations but its a neat idea. when i stop at harveys i always have a peak see whats been donated. I've never seen any ewaste just garbage and shoes. but the advertising works
Scam? LOL oh some people. I dont normally reply to those emails but it would be real tough with that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnC4X4
Well, you run into jerks everywhere. That is all there is to it. We have to move on and not let it get to us. Easier said than done. I know on occasion I can end up letting a jerk ruin my day. Or at least a couple hours of my day. The worst part of it, is when you end up passing it on. A simple smile and greeting will get passed around and continue to brighten people's day. The same goes for rudeness but I the opposite manner of course.
With that said, when I send messages to people expressing my interest in their old computers if they don't sell, I will send a message something along the following.
Hi, I recycle computers and computer related parts. That is I recycle and not refurbish for resale. I saw your add and would like to offer my services in case they are needed. I am not trying to lowball you and hope you can sell your items, but if they do not sell, I can offer a little something for recycling them rather than throwing them in the trash. Again, I hope you can sell these and that is even better than recycling, but if they don't move, please get ahold of me so I can make you an offer.
Then I always sign with my name and phone number.
I still get the swearing and yelling responses, but those are very few. I get many non responses. I also get responses that are pleasant such as "Thanks for the offer. I will get in touch with you if they do not sell." Once in a while I actually get a pick up from it.
Above all with this discussion, try your best to not take it personal and move on as hard as it can be.
Wise words there Parrothead.
Sirscrapalot - When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear. - Mark Twain
Not to disagree here, but I've scrapped several cars, and buy and flip them all the time. The reason you get the bad response to the offer is because
You aren't the only one sending this email offering scrap value. I've sold several cars under $1k and 9 of 10 emails I get are scrap priced offers.
Once again not disagreeing with the thread, or your post.
I'm not much of a phone person, and deal mainly through email. People get very angry with me over this, calling me a spammer, and the like. If they are interested in what I'm selling, they can email me, and I'll promptly email back, just the way I work.
I had wanted to eMail back to find out where they get $75.00 for Batteries as I am only getting $10.00Quote:
Originally Posted by jord0690
At the unicorn store.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnC4X4
Here's his quote;Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnC4X4
I think 75 to 100 is about normal anymore to go buy a new batteryQuote:
and the batterry sometimes is new 75$
I thought the same, he was referring to the cost of a new battery. I know down here they start around that price, an just go right on up.
An if did mean he was getting $75 as a core price...I agree with Idaho, dude is hitting up the unicorn store. You know..the same one that spits out troy oz gold bars when you pop a quarter in the machine.
Sirscrapalot - Meep meep!
And that reminds me of a blonde joke,,,Quote:
An if did mean he was getting $75 as a core price...I agree with Idaho, dude is hitting up the unicorn store. You know..the same one that spits out troy oz gold bars when you pop a quarter in the machine.
75 for batteries lol i wish
Here is a new batt. for my car that I'm going to need shortly 104 to 139;Quote:
Originally Posted by Focker
List: Battery - Automotive - 1999 Ford Taurus | O'Reilly Auto Parts
I'm going to do a little more looking around,
If you share it, an it's bad do you have to put yourself on vacation or will Mick or Parrothead, swing the hammer lighter?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mechanic688
If you can't share it...feel free to share via PM. :p
Sirscrapalot - Someday, I'll own my own unicorn store to!
Those guys keep me on the straight and narrow,,,Quote:
Originally Posted by Sirscrapalot
This blonde is standing in front of a "soda" machine out in Vegas and puts her money in it, hits a button and out came a soda.Quote:
An if did mean he was getting $75 as a core price...I agree with Idaho, dude is hitting up the unicorn store. You know..the same one that spits out troy oz gold bars when you pop a quarter in the machine.
She put some more money in, hits a button and out came a soda.
She did this a couple of more times and somone comes by and asks what she is doing.
She replys,,,,
DUH, Winning
Sorry Jord0
yeah i am talking core price not new.Batteris new do cost alot lol
jord
You know that part in the Bible that says turn the other cheek? Here is the business reason for this.
You now know the name of one of your competitors and you have some insight into his personality. With the attitude he has he won't be around long.
True enough!Quote:
Originally Posted by VERYOLDGUY