Got a new potential ongoing client

Got a call a couple of days ago from a commercial electrician from my craigslist ad. Said they were renovating a building, and had to replace light fixtures. I thought he said about 60, but maybe he was talking about something else, or I just flat misunderstood. Went by the building to pick up some in my truck and see where it is so I can go by later with my trailer, and there they were. Over 200 of them, about 2/3 of them with the aluminum lattice work in them for efficiency. I called him up to make sure they were all suppose to go, and he said yes. Plus he ended up with saying he would have more in the future if I wanted them, and I said "keep my number, I am your man". Craigslist ads can sometimes take a while, but they will start working. This gives me now 4 clients who will call me when they have something to be picked up.

Since scrap prices tanked I have stuck with regulars. My competition has all but dried up leaving me and a few others in the area but I am the only one who can haul tonnage in one load. I have three apartment complexes and one appliance store that call me at least weekly. I will once in a while see a free ad on Craigslist that is worthwhile so I go pick it up but only if it's really close and a lot. Today for free and close by I was given 12 four drawer heavy duty filing cabinets and 6 two drawer ones plus 12 really heavy office chairs. After talking to the guy he also gave me a 1998 Jeep Cherokee that runs and it has a clear title. It has a little rust since it's from Minnesota. It will make a great mud bogger. .

Originally Posted by wayne1956

Got a call a couple of days ago from a commercial electrician from my craigslist ad. Said they were renovating a building, and had to replace light fixtures. I thought he said about 60, but maybe he was talking about something else, or I just flat misunderstood. Went by the building to pick up some in my truck and see where it is so I can go by later with my trailer, and there they were. Over 200 of them, about 2/3 of them with the aluminum lattice work in them for efficiency. I called him up to make sure they were all suppose to go, and he said yes. Plus he ended up with saying he would have more in the future if I wanted them, and I said "keep my number, I am your man". Craigslist ads can sometimes take a while, but they will start working. This gives me now 4 clients who will call me when they have something to be picked up.

Nice score buddy.

Thought of resale by chance?

Originally Posted by Repurposer

Since scrap prices tanked I have stuck with regulars. My competition has all but dried up leaving me and a few others in the area but I am the only one who can haul tonnage in one load. I have three apartment complexes and one appliance store that call me at least weekly. I will once in a while see a free ad on Craigslist that is worthwhile so I go pick it up but only if it's really close and a lot. Today for free and close by I was given 12 four drawer heavy duty filing cabinets and 6 two drawer ones plus 12 really heavy office chairs. After talking to the guy he also gave me a 1998 Jeep Cherokee that runs and it has a clear title. It has a little rust since it's from Minnesota. It will make a great mud bogger. .

Surprised that the appliance store does not take them in themselves. I may have to hit a few up and offer them a percentage payment, it would save them from messing with them. Thanks for the idea.

Originally Posted by TheHoss

Nice score buddy.

Thought of resale by chance?

Actually, my girlfriend is checking with the local Habitat folks.