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    This thead is a question - I like setting up adventures that I enjoy with...

    I like setting up adventures that I enjoy with the intent of collecting materials to pay for the day(s) expenses (free vacation).

    I enjoy gold prospecting, and while the gold collected may not...
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    Electricity can create magnetic properties that...

    Electricity can create magnetic properties that move things
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    Here is my approach to laptops. Check eBay...

    Here is my approach to laptops. Check eBay completed listings for the models you have. Include the words “parts” or “repair” with the model number. If similar units are selling at a price you deem...
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    Sounds like progress! Just because an item...

    Sounds like progress!

    Just because an item contains value(s), doesn’t mean it’s worth the time to extract it.

    I’m a big fan of slowing down, timing, calculating, analyzing, then deciding if...
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    Sounds like you have a good supply stream. Maybe...

    Sounds like you have a good supply stream. Maybe time to re-evaluate what your time is worth. Try to identify your least valuable item per unit time and pass it on to someone else. Free up your...
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    At times it seems there is no one to trust, but...

    At times it seems there is no one to trust, but what kind of world is that? You are not the problem. Caring is seen as a weakness to some, but that just lets you know who to avoid. Helping others...
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    Well, I appreciate your honesty. That penguin...

    Well, I appreciate your honesty. That penguin sauce is of unparalleled quality.
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    I would offer a lifetime supply of belly button...

    I would offer a lifetime supply of belly button lint (check eBay completed listings for potential value) and a jar of my specialty Alaskan penguin sauce, if your not interested in the other offers.
  9. Depending on make/model/location those units go...

    Depending on make/model/location those units go for $3-5 thousand new. Parts/repair a much more profitable choice than scrap. Most people know of junk yards for vehicles, but other industries...
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    When doing a Ebay search filter it for either...

    When doing a Ebay search filter it for either completed listings or sold listings. I prefer completed, because you can see both what sold at what price and what didn't sell at what price.
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    Poll: I believe the results of good work ethics, proper...

    I believe the results of good work ethics, proper timing and educated business decisions can be misinterpreted as luck to those who live by different criteria. And when you have truly good...
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    This thead is a question - I found a tower that confused me at first glance....

    I found a tower that confused me at first glance. Had a power strip mounted to the back with a timer attached. Thought why? Opened it up. No circuit boards. Huh? Reflective material was lining...
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    Item specifics 32 oz of .999 iron that has 16...

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    32 oz of .999 iron that has 16 oz of precious metals.

    Interesting...
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    I would understate your quantities/weights. That...

    I would understate your quantities/weights. That way when you do finder a buyer you will be a happy surprise to them. Sometimes people make the mistake of over stating what they have to get buyers...
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    Happy winter solstice! May the darkness be...

    Happy winter solstice!

    May the darkness be with you




    The cooler ruler set me up
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    Just cut it off at snow level.








    Show up with a shovel and hope they don't hear/see your removal. They will be amazed for 3+ months.
  17. Agreed. I don't like anchovies. To me a pizza...

    Agreed. I don't like anchovies. To me a pizza with anchovies removed is worth more than if they are still on it.
  18. Circuit board vs pizza (an abstract comparison)

    I wanted to try to address the gold in cicuit board issue. Often the focus is on the gold. On the surface it makes sense, gold has a high value density. But obtaining pure gold from circuit board...
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    This thead is a question - So you seem like a good communicator to a larger...

    So you seem like a good communicator to a larger group of collectors of more than scrap. Sorts can be done in basically infinite ways, depending on the sorters knowledge. You are after certain...
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    Cut the gold fingers and still a motherboard.

    Cut the gold fingers and still a motherboard.
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    I would first break it down to smaller manageable...

    I would first break it down to smaller manageable pieces and do some math. $10,000 is only 100 $100 bills. 100 $100 bills divided by 60 days is basically 1.67 $100 bills per day or $167. Then...
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    This thead is a question - Math and scrap are for you to understand if you...

    Math and scrap are for you to understand if you want to succeed. Percent of copper can be determined with a scale and some math. Take it to the next level and factor in your time as well. Weigh...
  23. Strengths and Weaknesses - Both sides of Business

    Take a moment to think about how you do business. There are usually both strengths and weaknesses to any business. While focusing on your strengths seems quite important, don't let your weaknesses...
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    This thead is a question - Give it at quick scrape or grind. Most likely...

    Give it at quick scrape or grind. Most likely copper under the outer surface appearance.
  25. This type of question has received the same...

    This type of question has received the same response since this forum began. No one said to go read old threads because the answer is not there.

    Computers have gold. Yes.

    Computers do not...
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