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Im just surprised no place I went today had broken merchandise we could negotiate over. I would have gladly paid $1/TV, $.50/lb in cords, etc. but I guess if you have nothing broken, you must have...

I posted a day or two ago about where to go find scrap metal. After some research, I went on a run around Southfield and Detroit, MI. Here is the adventure:

1) Started by going to two Salvation...

I found one while scrapping. After doing the research, it has a approximate value of $20 with all various metals accounted for. I decided to leave it be.

Reasons not to pick it up:
-Heavy
-Too...

I guess this is mainly directed at curbside scrappers and the like. We all go out and try to find lots of precious metals in appliances/computers/etc. BUT, what is your dream find, be it scrap...

So pretty much, if its green odds are it is mid or high grade?

If anyone has a few boards of both grades laying around, take a moment and hold them each up to a light. I think it makes sense......

Here is a easy but over-looked tip when you go anywhere: always keep your head on a swivel. Whenever I exit my vehicle, I always look around. You are less likely to be messed with/robbed/taken by...

Hey guys, I am watching Family Feud and thinking about all the scrap metal im turning in tomorrow. A question I thought of that has been in the back of my head: what do places like Salvation...

2004 Buick Century. I make runs in 'illegal areas' and pack in what can't be seen. I call it 'ninja scrapping'. Then move to a 'scrapper friendly' area and pack in what I can.

Bad car in terms...

Thanks for the link, the pictures really help! Any idea if the "light test" I talked about is accurate?

Hello everyone! My name is Dustin, im 25, and I have been scrapping intermediately for about five months now.

I live in Southfield, Michigan where there are a fair number of other scrappers...

Hello, I have been dismantling things for the last several days and have accumulated many circuit boards. I was wondering how to determine if the board is low or high grade?

I have been told look...

Hey guys, im new to scrapping and still learning how to maximize my value on the items I find. In this, im figuring out how to best break down various items I found. And I have found a first:

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