Slightly confused on some of the scrapping game:

Originally Posted by Sidewinder

Around here, scrap is scrap and 99.99% of it's FREE; IF you can get it.

I think this is the wrong mindset from the outset. Unless people are just dropping scrap off in your driveway, it certainly isn't free. Even if you don't pay for it, it costs time, gas, and wear n tear on your vehicle. These costs certainly need to be factored in if you want to be successful. Otherwise, your going to find after you leave the yard and put gas in you are going to have empty pockets.