Since this thread is like a CRT TV (Won't Die!), I'll offer a little advice if somebody else reads this:
We do pickups from both businesses and individuals (Computers & Accessories only). The businesses/schools/governments are almost always safe for us. Individuals we don't know about. We go in pairs. It makes the driving easier, it's safer, and we can load quicker!
We call a family member when we head out, and call/text before and after pickups. It's never been needed, but...
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We hand out cards and flyers, too. It's worked well in some cases. I have about 60 hard drives coming in off of a man who bought a power supply from me. I got money for a PSU that came in with a free computer, and get free hard drives! Just make sure people know about you. I run a computer repair store. A lot of my stuff comes in from people who get a repair or buy a computer...
"If you advertise yourself, they will come". -It was in a movie in Iowa or something...
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