Maybe it'll pan out, possibly big score.

Up till now I've been getting some misc. scrap a little at a time. Today I get a call from one my old customers (few years back) telling me that he has two trailer loads of scrap for me. We're going up tomorrow with 2 trucks to pick it all up. Might have to make a second load with the big truck. From what he explained there is 2 full sized refrig. a floor freezer, 4-5 small apartment refrig.
other misc. metal and 2 pallet loads of computer equipment and business phones, and other electronics.

Don't know if I'll have time to take pictures but we'll see what happens. Last big one (for me) was that buyout of the computer store basement. And that was 2 truckloads of computer gear. Couple of years back. We must have done a good job for this to be a repeat customer. Even if your not a business, act like one. Be polite when talking to them on the phone, if you tell them you'll call back, then do it. And don't make a mess. I'll update this when I get it all home.
PS; And don't forget to have plenty of business cards to hand out every where you go.
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Mechanic I hope it works out for you, sounds like it will. Good luck and be safe traveling.

You gotta take some pics.

Come on Mech, you know without pics it never happened ;). Hope everything works out well. Congrats my forum friend.

It's always great to hear of good things happening to good people ! I hope it leads the three more . Positive word of mouth is the best advertising you can get ! Way to keep it professional on the phone too . I can almost draw a sketch of a complete stranger after a phone conversation ,

Repeat business, is good business. plain and simple
Pulling for a random cardboard box full of ram on the bottom for ya :)

congrats
hope it works out well for you

and if possible, pics please.

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Come on Mech, you know without pics it never happened ;). Hope everything works out well. Congrats my forum friend.

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Here is an update of the haul, 4 truckloads later. There will be a few more pic's later. We ended up with 4 full size fridge's, 2 apartment fridge's, 2 trash compactors, 1 floor freezer,1 gas heater, 1 commercial cooler. Then there is 12 computers, 6 printers/copiers, 2 electric typewriters, 3 monitors, and a few boxes of misc. wire, mice, 6 keyboards, and some phones. Managed to pull out two IBM clicky keyboards.

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Just a few of the appliances;

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Here's a load of escrap; (computers, monitors, copiers, etc.)

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Got up one morning to find this setting outside the door, looks to be a 39", power supply bad I suspect.

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Always nice to get random goodies.. And how old is that yellow fridge? Gotta be at least 40 years

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Yea, it was one of the "round shoulder" ones, definitely had good steel in it, but no freon.

Well done Mech, and thanks for the pics ;). Those two clicky keyboards should fetch you around $100 for both if they work. Congrats again my friend.

If that fridge was "Avocado Green" It would be what I had in my old college dorm, kept all my liquid meals nice and cold. Hope you do good with all of that Mike, good luck.

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Well done Mech, and thanks for the pics ;). Those two clicky keyboards should fetch you around $100 for both if they work. Congrats again my friend.

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Can someone point me in the right direction on moving these, I knew they had a little value but not that much. :-o

Mike if I remember correctly it is the IBM Model M that can bring some nice $$$. I think FLimits had a post about them. If its not a Model M it will still bring good money even if the cords are cut.

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Mike if I remember correctly it is the IBM Model M that can bring some nice $$$. I think FLimits had a post about them. If its not a Model M it will still bring good money even if the cords are cut.

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Are we talking Ebay here??

I believe so.

Also check Geekhack.com . Its a keyboard forum, some good info there and may find a buyer for those IBM's

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some keyboards are used for parts for repair or custom builds

I know that the old Keyboards can be rewired to use a ps2 or usb connection. As a matter of fact FLimits was/is working on some that I gave her to work on.

actually you don't need to "rewire" them...just buy an adapter there guys....and YES Ebay is where it would sell for that much.

Good score my man....I will post some goodies tomorrow that I got from my computer repair friend...here's a hint...old stuff pulled from WORKING machines...so should be still working...and that my friends generally is worth MORE THAN SCRAP to a collector. :)

I just sold a IBM M keyboard on ebay a couple of weeks back, 2 key caps were missing, but otherwise working (had a PS/2 connector) got $30 + shipping for it. A mint one should easily bring $40-50.

Any "clicky" keyboard has some value. The fact they are built to last and they appeal to gamers, collectors, etc. I've sold the only one I got on Ebay for around $75, if I remember right. The older the date the better. I cleaned mine up a bit, but considering I got it for free and it only took me an hour or so to clean, I consider that a good return. Your results and feelings may vary. Model M are good sellers, as well as the "space savers" with no number pad on the side. Man I wish I had a dozen of those bad boys.

Just a quick update on my loads. I worked on the appliances and have taken a few loads to the yards. First trip was for 720 lb at $ 57.00 and the second was for 200 lb. of appliance tin plus some nonferrous. That one was for $128.00 and I still have 4 units to break down and have not even touched all the electronic items. So far all I have invested is my time and some gas. It's a win-win.

Nice to hear! Must have had some poundage of non-ferrous to score that second check ;)!

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Had 1 alum wheel, the floor freezer had SS and alum panels, old sheet alum, 28 lb of motors, 175lb of compressors, 15lb of rad's, 16lb of SS304, #2 copper 12lb.

Just a quick follow-up. Took a steel/tin load plus nonferrous in to the yard (almost $75). Unloaded and cashed out only to get another call from the same good customer from Page 1. Picked up another truckload of scanners, copiers, printers, computer, etc. and no monitors. Gave him a few more cards. He told me that he appreciated the quick service. This customer just keeps giving. :)

Also after a few trips with my "new" old truck, I'm running to my yard which is about 12 mile each way and I can do that for $5. of gas. Maybe I can't haul as much as you guys but I'm sure doing it cheaper.

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Added pic's as promised. Also after a few trips with my "new" old truck, I'm running to my yard which is about 12 mile each way and I can do that for $5. of gas. Maybe I can't haul as much as you guys but I'm sure doing it cheaper.

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Mike, you are an inspiration to me my friend. Watching you work as hard as you do through the adversity you face, it's men like you that make me and others here wanna be better, stronger, and more driven men ourselves. You deserve any good that you get in your life. Wish you could get that VA crap worked out!

Did you break down the printers? If u did what goods did u get out of them? Thanks. Nice score

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Did you break down the printers? If u did what goods did u get out of them? Thanks. Nice score

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Between the rain and DR. appointments their still setting. Trying to knock out the computers that came home with me.

Do you have a plastic buyer? Or wuddya do with it?

I am beginning to run into a ...situation... in my garage. I have done a light search for plastic buyers in my area but haven't come across much. I don't want to just throw it away tho! I think once the second bin is full its time to really seek one out O.O

Mechanic - We can't do nothing about the weather except, except hope tomorrow brings a better day. I hope those Doctors are getting you onto better days!

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Do you have a plastic buyer? Or wuddya do with it?

I am beginning to run into a ...situation... in my garage. I have done a light search for plastic buyers in my area but haven't come across much. I don't want to just throw it away tho! I think once the second bin is full its time to really seek one out O.O

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Good luck finding a plastic buyer. I can't even give mine away.

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Good luck finding a plastic buyer. I can't even give mine away.

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I got one but their 45 miles away. Have to take a large load or see if they'll bring me a roll-off.

You can put the Plastic in the recycling bins by me. They take any plastic. They call Computer, TV or any other electronic devices plastic, ridged plastic, that works for me! Can't get paid for it but still can get rid of it, and yes I have to pay about $17 a month for garbage and recycling pick up and twice a year bulky and brush item pick up.

Another quick follow-up on this same thread. Phone rings around noon and it's this same good customer. Has another pallet load of computers, big floor cooler, and a ceiling furnace for me in another round of their office clean-outs. Went up at 5pm and got this truckload (was supposed to be 10 on the pallet) turned out to be 17 and 1 dead monitor. I've made arrangements to have the rest out of there by Saturday.

There's your customer service. He makes one phone call and the rest is taken care of.

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