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    First CL ad.

    Finally put an ad on CL. Yesterday at lunch.
    Got first call today.

    About 30 miles farther than I would like to travel, but they are willing to pay me just to come give them a quote.



    Haven't talked money yet until I see what is involved, but they have already advised me that there is a 6 ft utility trailer, couple of old ac units, a riding lawn mower, and a lot of other junk they need hauled off.

    What you guys think?
    You can make money 2 ways.
    1 - Do what others won't.
    2 - Do what others can't.

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    Good luck, get it done.

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    yes! by all means go for it, you just might find that 30 miles farther is just where you need to be ; ) and good luck!

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    Follow up. Had an idea that maybe I could confirm what I was being told by using google.
    Man there is over an acre of stuff and all I can see is scrap.
    Called them back to make sure of a few things. The 6 ft utility trailer is actually a dang tractor trailer!
    They were afraid I would not want to come if I had to deal with it too!
    God is good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VERYOLDGUY View Post
    The 6 ft utility trailer is actually a dang tractor trailer!
    Maybe they were measuring side to side...

    Nice Score...
    Last edited by DiamondN; 06-07-2013 at 07:55 PM.

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    Let us know how much u will charge..maybe im dumb, but free has worked well for me...

    Hard to charge around here when everyone picks up for free...

    Best of luck..

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    Will do. Leaving here in a few minutes to go start the job.

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    Well here is the promised update.
    Clean up $400 cash.
    1 - riding lawn mower 17.5 hp
    1 - usable garden trailer (like for an atv) new tires on it
    1 - mobile home chassis complete with all the axles and ribs
    about 50 lbs of misc. shred and about 10 lbs of copper

    Took me an partner 8 1/2 hours. Plus customer supplied the gator aid and water and water melon.
    Great customer sweet as can be but a little hard to get exactly to the point.

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    Cool deal VOG!

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    Great job vog. Do you feel a little older today? Do you have any pics.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonniebrass View Post
    Great job vog. Do you feel a little older today? Do you have any pics.
    Sorry no pics. I ever sign up for the bucket I will start posting some.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VERYOLDGUY View Post
    Sorry no pics. I ever sign up for the bucket I will start posting some.
    imgbox.com is a simple uploader. Sign up there and it will keep your photos together

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