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    I just called. Price here is 0.25/lb for cans;...

    I just called. Price here is 0.25/lb for cans; also sheet iron 82.00 a ton.
  2. Patriot76, did he use to talk some about - not...

    Patriot76, did he use to talk some about - not politics specifically - stuff relating to the country/economy/etc? Just curious, because I used to read a lot here before I joined (I still don't post a...
  3. I just want to be able to PROVE (lol) that I read...

    I just want to be able to PROVE (lol) that I read the old posts before I am ever chastised by Sirscrapalot (or any other member). I do a lot more reading than writing on here and sometimes I do my...
  4. "Trash score" recently leaves me with questions (but happy with the cash)

    Not too long ago, I was rummaging in a trash can (gas station) for the aluminum cans and found a box - sealed - with walkie talkies inside (Midland X-Talker). I'm not super familiar or interested in...
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    Not sure where you are (I'm in Indiana) and there...

    Not sure where you are (I'm in Indiana) and there are probably more places than I know of, but when I started, it was the result of living in rural Indiana, going through divorce and having a car...
  6. Thread: uh yuck!!!

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    LOL that's funny! :l When I first started (with...

    LOL that's funny! :l When I first started (with cans) I didn't realize that mice AND snakes will often use aluminum cans for "shelter" during winter here. I used to pick up a lot of cans along...
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    This thread .... haha. Not too long ago, I drove...

    This thread .... haha. Not too long ago, I drove by a house (empty/foreclosed) where the police had some guy who was actually pulling off all the aluminum gutters/etc off the house - in broad...
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    I was wandering around the forum, wondering what...

    I was wandering around the forum, wondering what interesting things I'd find. I loved this one ...

    I was out last night; I hit gas stations certain nights (and some liquor stores, etc) to gather...
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    With the title of this post, I was glad to have...

    With the title of this post, I was glad to have shipped my daughter's (forgotten) blow dryer back to her already, after Christmas visiting was over. Still, that was $12 and only JUST fit into the...
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    Your prices seem to be about the same as what I...

    Your prices seem to be about the same as what I saw posted on the board when I took in my cans Friday here in Northern Indiana

    Aluminum cans were going at 0.37/lb
    #1 copper a bit higher ...
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    In thinking on DiamondN's post: LOL, that is so...

    In thinking on DiamondN's post: LOL, that is so true (about the cans and divorce, though I can think of several reasons for "why"); in my case it was "guerrilla warfare" from the other side. I...
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    I've been to Logansport, a few times! More...

    I've been to Logansport, a few times! More through than "to" as I'd take 24 to get to see family in Illinois. Used to live a bit east of Plymouth ... in the boondocks.
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    Hi, everyone! Thanks for your replies, too! I...

    Hi, everyone! Thanks for your replies, too! I feel like I "know" a few people here already, either because they are close by or they post a lot and I have been reading here for at least a good year,...
  14. Thank you for your reply! I think that places...

    Thank you for your reply! I think that places have rules about how many can be redeemed at a time, etc. but winter the pickings are slimmer and I figure (prices being what they are) one penny a can...
  15. Question about collecting cans/bottles in CRV (deposit) state

    HI! I am a new member and haven't found a thread that actually addresses this. I live on the border of a state that pays deposit on cans and bottles; I spent some time last summer up there to see if...
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    New person to forums

    Hi! I have been reading threads on the forums for a while but finally decided to register. Obviously, I've liked what I've read; I notice the members are friendly, helpful and supportive of one...
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