MAJOR scrap metal score! cha ching baby!

Last night, my wife and I were at her parents house for dinner. Her uncle who lives there, came out of his room, and asked me if I was busy. Joking around with him, I told him yes...then he said "ok, nevermind then"...then I told him I was kidding..then comes the GREATEST news of all.

He asked me how I would like to cash in on a HUGE scrap metal score. Only catch is, is the owner who is friends with the family, wants a cut. Told him that depending on what the guy and I could work out, im in. He said the guy was very reasonable, and as long as he got something, he would be good.

I then proceed to ask him, what he has. He says "anything, and everything you can possibly image"...he said cars, motorcycles, buildings, machinery equipment, you name it!

He said, they had a guy that was hired originally and then let go, because he would make 1 trip a day, and then go home, and the need the stuff gone like NOW!

He said, that the owner told him, that if I had 40 roll off dumpsters placed on the property, it still would not be enough for what all is there.



So, this could be the score of a life time. I am calling him first thing in the morning to discuss the arrangements and see if we can finalize a good, workable deal. I am willing to make him a fair offer on the net profits, and I am sure, it will be something he cannot refuse.

Luckily for me, I have tools, cutting tools, 2 different trailers, possibly 3, and then another associate who also does scrapping that I can call on for the really big stuff.

I will be dreaming of all the wonderful fortunes to be had!

id like to see pics of that mountain of scrap also

No worries. I fully intend to take plenty of pictures, so I can relive the moment in the future, as this type of score, may never come along again.

Originally Posted by IdahoScrapper

While I certainly hope it's a large haul, I have found it's best not to count my chickens before it's all said and done.

My wife's uncle is not one to bs around, especially when it comes to money (whether he is making it or something else), but I do fully agree with you.

Originally Posted by greytruck

Sweet deal george!!!

That is what I am definitely counting on. I plan to go look ASAP, and get a game plan going. I can easily contact my scrap yard and work out a deal for a couple of dumpsters.

Good luck, George! I hope this all works out for you. Sounds great so far. I'm looking forward to seeing those pics.

Originally Posted by kane333

Good luck. Will this be down in the N. VA area? Need any help? :-)

Yes, in NOVA...probably about 30 or so minutes from me. Most likely in the country some where, I am assuming.

Won't know about needing help until I can physically see everything.

Originally Posted by skylinejack

Good luck, George! I hope this all works out for you. Sounds great so far. I'm looking forward to seeing those pics.

As long as the guy and I can work out a beneficial agreement, it will be good. They are in a time crunch with the county, so they are a little against the wall. However, I am more than fair, as long as I am making a good profit when I am doing all the work.

Good luck, George, I hope it works out well for you.

Originally Posted by Scrapette

Good luck, George, I hope it works out well for you.

You and I both. Unfortunately, metal is really low right now (7.5 cents/lb) so, unless we can do a 50/50 or 60/40, on net, it won't be worth doing, as I wont make really nothing. But we shall see.

Originally Posted by MattInTheHat

Make sure you negotiate with the scrap yard. If there is anywhere near as much stuff as you were told, you should be able to get a higher price.

Yeah, I am calling them first thing in the morning and seeing what can be done. Hopefully they can cut a deal.

Saweet!!! I'm with everyone else-- need pix!!!

Sledge, I love that avatar!! Scrapped the steel toes right out of the boots! LOL!!!


George, good luck on the potential gold mine. I also am awaiting an update and pictures.

Originally Posted by MattInTheHat

tin/shred is about 11 cents here, short steel/heavy melt is about 13 cents

I wish! I am hoping to get out there tomorrow or by Friday at the very latest to try and get a load or 2 and some pictures. Then with the pictures, do what I can to discuss a better pricing deal. Regardless if they do or not, not like I will have much of a choice.