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    Got my first clean out job

    So I decided to put an ad up on Craigslist on Monday for junk clean up appliance removal ect. just to see what would happen. Today at work I get a text from a guy who has some stuff left from an ex room-mate the biggest things are a few plastic storage tubs and a desk. I told him 80 bucks and he said great when can you do it. So now I've got something to do on my day off next week.

    Ill look threw the stuff to see if there's anything worth reselling dosent sound like there will be much scrap wise. Other than that I've been wanting some plastic storage tubs and most of the rest can probably go to goodwill. I'm excited maybe I can turn this into some decent income if I can score a few more jobs. All in all I'm new to the paid junk removal business and I know some of you do a lot of it. What do you guys think price wise, and any pointers. Would like to have some business cards to give the guy but they wont be here until the end of next week.


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    Got my first clean out job

    congrats. let us know what you find.

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    It sounds like your getting things that you can reuse/resell or donate so I think your price point is pretty much spot on.
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    Try to get there sooner if you can or he might go with someone who #1 is cheaper or #2 can get there before you.
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    Yes I second KZ. Any time you get a job you should get there/do it amain.

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    I have mentioned before that you could print your own the same nite using the Avery pack at Walmart. You have yours coming but for the other newbee's then this might be the cheap way to go just starting out. Another advantage would be you can change the layout or the description of what your doing.

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    I post ads about trash removal and charge by the yard of trash. Works out because people who can't fit dunpsters or don't want to waste time.

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    Unfortunately I can't get there any sooner because of having to work all weekend. Thanks for the tip on the Walmart business cards I'll have to pick a pack of them up.



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