I tried to quit scrapping for a while but people won't let me.

With scrap prices in the tank especially when shred steel dropped to 2.5 cents a pound I had decided to temporarily shelf my scrapping operation or at least until scrap prices go back up. I even removed my ads. I have three regulars I would continue to help out but had decided that was it. But when someone called with scrap for pick up and it was close by instead of telling them to call someone else I cannot resist and took the job myself. I guess I am addicted to scrap no matter how low the prices fall. Apparently some people have kept my number and are still recommending me to their friends. Last weekend was one of my biggest in a long time. I filled and emptied my 20 foot trailer and full sized truck bed two times and that was just on Saturday. The amount I made was sad. One of my regulars loaded me up with appliances Sunday morning including 5 microwaves that work great for resale. Now that the snowbirds are getting here in droves I will surely be getting more calls via word of mouth and the fact winter visitors seek out everything very cheap or free. The yards I sell to are only a few miles away and all of my pick ups last weekend were within a mile or two from my home. One right around the corner. My expenses are really low but it would be nice to make something decent for my efforts. One thing I have noticed is there is not near as much competition around here since prices have dropped so much. As recent as a few weeks ago I was hearing about people who would drive from Phoenix to east Mesa to pick up a junk appliance or a pile of scrap metal some 15 miles or so each way. People have expected me to do that. They get a quick no. I have very specific and clearly worded pick up boundaries.