Scrapping is to much work for the average person. If the OP had figured the number of hours invested, the fuel, and cost of tools invested in this "hobby" I bet the average person would not work for less than minimum wage. Considering this is the total of five years part time work, I think most individuals would be discouraged. As far as the tax man, if you are honest you have nothing to worry about. Now it is time to go out and play, I know I have something around here that I need to break.
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