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The sweet spot for shipping from GA to OH seems to be a 20x20x20 box or less and 49 lbs. Once it goes over 50+ lbs the rate jumps a good bit.

Ya - the plastic is a problem. No one around here takes it. I've even researched plastic recycling. Thanks for the advice. It's all still sitting in storage for now till I get around to messing...

Sell those IP phones if they work. I'm looking for one for example just to test PoE switches.

Sorry it took so long to reply. Been busy at work. Have a few different version's of the Nortel...

I purchased a bunch of network switches back in December. At the same auction was a lot of Nortel phones and the backbone for them. For the price I couldn't pass it up. Have since then parted out...

Took in a load of shred today. Mostly old computer / network cases, some other metal my mother had and wanted out of the yard, etc. Total weight was 1700 lbs. Got a check for a whole $68.00.

Man - they just toss that stuff in the trash? I'm depressed every day at work when I see all the surplus / scrap that I can't have. On the University side it all goes to sale, or to a "state"...

Since no one around me will take them I stay away from them as much as possible.

Thanks for all of the input all. I may just toss them in a bin for now to break down on a rainy day.

Lots of opportunity for ewaste in my area. But I already have a full time job, plus a...

After emailing ewasted I'll be de-populating the IC chips. I'll also cut the wires and the round iron pieces off the other board.

No one around here buys boards / ewaste. Why stuff gets tossed in shred so much.

I have a bunch of these boards that came out of some network switches I just purchased (100+). Should I try and break each of them down into parts (copper / al / etc). Or should I just not waste...

I have a few of those slocket processor/boards myself. Plus a number of normal slot processor boards. All still gathering dust. Call it my retirement account :)

I recently purchased a 100+...

Hey all - I thought maybe this would help other people who are looking to scrap network switches. I came upon a large group of switches that I was able to purchase for cheap. Some of them are good...

Depending on the size -- those cages can sell for $25 - $100 pretty easy. People use them in my area for chickens, rabbits, etc. More than just for your cat / dog.

FERROUS $/CWT
Whole Cars $5.25
Shreddable $5.00
# 1 Steel Prepared $8.00
# 1 Unprepared $7.00
Cast Iron $5.00
Chain Link Fence/ Steel Wire $3.50
Cars w/o Motor and Trans $3.50

Gas...

I read the thread, even if it's old it still has some good info in it. One thing I didn't see was "Baby food jars w/ and w/o lids". I helped a crafter / hoarder move last year and she told me about...

I buy lots of coins - both US and World coins, silver and non-silver. That said -- another option is to check your local auction companies. I've seen some coins go for 2x - 4x book value, even for...

Since i just scored a bunch of AOL disk and CD's I hope this is the case. Going to just put them all in one lot and sell them.

Well I won all of the auctions but 1. The haul looks to be something like this.

10x 3560G (model # WS-C3560G-48PS-S)
10x 3560G
9x 3560G, 1x 2800
7x 3550, 1x 2800, 1 2600, 1 3750
7x 3500XL, 3...

I've made a few $100 selling lego and the sets at the auction house I work at. Get them from yard sale / flea market / storage units. Never did try those on ebay. Found another box of random...

That is my thought also. However, what I'm looking for is if anyone else has scrapped out a similar model switch. If the board is considered high grade / telecomm (3.90 - 6.00 lb) and it weighs 1lb...

Hello SMF -- it's been awhile since I've logged in. Got busy with other stuff and not done much scrapping in the last few years. However, I just came upon a potential score. A school about 2hr's...

If they are P4s or higher forget winning the auction for scrap profit price. I've watched a number of these auctions go for 25-75 per computer. Many companies buy them and ship the stuff overseas...

I got into scrapping from storage auctions. Been doing it for a few years now. Sometimes the scrap is what makes or breaks a unit. My pay phone unit I bought is still turning money in scrap. Now,...

As mike said you need to check with city and/or county ordenance. Also, if you are in a neighborhood what restrictions do you have. Other thing is taxes - if you claim that room as your workspace. ...