Some years back I was loading up mixed tin from a remodeled furniture factory. In addition to other pieces, I loaded a couple dozen machine power drops; tin boxes about 10 feet long. I did not know...
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Some years back I was loading up mixed tin from a remodeled furniture factory. In addition to other pieces, I loaded a couple dozen machine power drops; tin boxes about 10 feet long. I did not know...
Taking up space with last weeks picks is not a good business plan in my opinion!
Yes, that is exactly what I do and I'm upfront with my expectations. If the item is in the driveway...it's free. If its inside the house; there is a fee. Insurance costs $$$$!
Yes, It seems to be a gift to find $$$! My wife swears I can SMELL it! LOL!
Good Job, My suggestion was to turn it into cash.....but you did that already!
I know the feeling hobo finds; once the scrapping bug hits you, it's hard to walk away.
It's like being used to picking up quarters and then only finding dimes!
This business is as cyclical as...
The last time I sold a stockpile of shred, the local yard dropped off a roll-off container and picked it up for free. They gave me three days to load it for this service. Since most yards are needing...
All the DWV (drain, waste, and vent) and pressure pipe in my Grandfathers house in Denver is 1/2" to 3" copper. Circa 1959.
Always got a little drool on my chin when I was in the basement looking...
Jeez BL, I was just in Denver last week and won't be back for about a month......just my luck as usual.
A little variation that works for me....Cut a slot across the face of the bolt or screwhead with a Dremel rotary grinding disc just large enough
for your hand impact screwdiver slot bit to fit. One...
I have used Loctite super glue for years to repair the really deep cracks. I asked my doctor about it once and he said alot of surgeons use the same thing..I'd bet they didn't get theirs from Home...
Ya just never know what's going to be around the next corner until you make the turn! Congrats on a great score.
Bear, The yard in Paris used to be a good one (25 years ago). Is it still one of your "Good Guys"?
It's always amazed me how the opportunities seem to be endless when you keep your eyes open and just ask. I congratulate you on finding a niche!
I've been doing dumpsters inside storage facilities...
Has anyone considered the fact that BohemianLush does not work in the yard at all and is actually part of the sales and management team in the office?
Would it make a difference in your thoughts?...
Don't feel too bad, Just last year I junked out a 50 year old clock for the gears and such....found out less than 2 weeks later it was worth over $1800.00 as it was to a clock restorer that lived...
[QUOTE=ParkerFlyer4;68196]no snagging on cloths, I only strip wire when Im naked.
I know most everyone will agree that now is NOT the time for pictures. But, I did enjoy your post!
Hey PTS, Next time your buying lunch give me 'bout 5 hours notice and I'll be there with KZ. I've made the Denver run for alot less! LOL
...was stopped by a front-end loader garbage truck backing into the street to dump a container. While I was waiting, I took a second look at a pile of commercial trash stacked on the curb next to me....
Welcome to the forum anazak, good to have you here and best of luck to you!
A very good friend of mine most recently bid $75.00 on an 8 lb. box of misc. brass gears, fittings, findings,etc. (steampunk art supplies). He was outbid by $125.00. I would guess that $200.00 for...
Joining wasn't really that hard, was it? Thanks for the introduction and welcome to the forum. It's good to have a little background on... "with whom your conversing"
It really is much appreciated that you take the time to to introduce yourself. Thank You.... and welcome to the fray!
Everyone comes to the table with different baggage. It's how you fill your plate that matters and where you take it from there!
I'm impressed with this girl for alot of reasons.
I've been a partimer since my fulltime business took too much of a hit in '92. At that time I could no longer afford to continue traveling the distances I needed. It's "Really" hard to give up the...