Getting what you deserve at scrap yard (keep them honest)

It's not all that uncommon. I have a buddy who worked in scrap yards most of his life. The worst of all of the underhanded things they did was deducting 100 or so pounds from trucks pulling in with big loads of non ferrous, because how many people have a drive on scale they can weigh the material on. Worst of all the owner encouraged this activity and kicked back to the employees. Like anything involving money, keep your eyes open.

Finding a scrap yard you feel comfortable with can make a huge difference. I feel i make more money because of the scrap yard i use. They have never been less than honest, are always willing to help maximize my profit, and seem to always look out for me. I realize this is not the norm. I also feel it benifits me that they are not in a large metro area and have the time to answer any and all questions.