I took a deal for a company I used to work for to scrap some heavy duty plant equipment. At first it was OK to use company equipment and a friend who also worked for the company. The day I showed up to work, they wouldn't allow either use of the equipment, or my friend to help . That meant I had to leave the two biggest pieces. Between the insurance they made me buy, and the equipment I had to rent, I spent 2 grand, knowing there was minimum 4 grand for the taking. Since I couldn't get the two biggest pieces , I only got $400 total for the job. What a lesson!