Been too busy to post! Still going 'out', bought my 1st load :)

Hiya peeps!

I have been having so much fun going out I haven't been in office much. I am finding most of my stuff from places I have stopped in, Freecycle and Craigslist.

Since I posted last, I bought my first load from repair shop I visited...and I got REALLY dirty!!!!!



I paid $250 and I filled up back of PU and some of trailer with:
6 cat conv.
4 radiators
3 engines
a ton of scrap metal (rotors/brake pads, misc.)



After scrapping and selling I collected in total $ 1,019.39 - $250pd = $769.39 profit (less gas/time). It took me a couple of days to separate and sell/scrap.

The same shop will call me when they collect enuff for next load. I think I did OK with that one. ??

Otherwise, doing same apt routes, jumping on posts on sites mentioned, I think we are doing good...making $$ everyday and having fun doing so.

I STILL have sooooo much to learn!

Actually, most of the $$ came from the scrap metal. We separated it all and that brought more $$. Yes, being a girl helps, I believe.

Cheap! I sometimes wonder if my wife would get better prices if I sent her in to the small scales, but I doubt I'll ever find that out for sure.

That's real good, you tripled your money in profit.

Originally Posted by ixcelr84scraps

Hiya peeps!

I have been having so much fun going out I haven't been in office much. I am finding most of my stuff from places I have stopped in, Freecycle and Craigslist.

Since I posted last, I bought my first load from repair shop I visited...and I got REALLY dirty!!!!!



I paid $250 and I filled up back of PU and some of trailer with:
6 cat conv.
4 radiators
3 engines
a ton of scrap metal (rotors/brake pads, misc.)

After scrapping and selling I collected in total $ 1,019.39 - $250pd = $769.39 profit (less gas/time). It took me a couple of days to separate and sell/scrap.

The same shop will call me when they collect enuff for next load. I think I did OK with that one. ??

Otherwise, doing same apt routes, jumping on posts on sites mentioned, I think we are doing good...making $$ everyday and having fun doing so.

I STILL have sooooo much to learn!

Granted I don't pay for stuff, but to make over $1,000 on the deal, I say you did good. Granted 700 only profit, but still good.

Originally Posted by IdahoScrapper

Do you have a break down on price/lbs of the stuff you took in? I am esp interested in what the cats brought.

I think my lack of knowledge hurt me on the cats to be honest..I thought I would have gotten more...these are my notes after getting some explanation from bf: (to be honest, I have no clue what they mean, LMAO!)
1- $60 - Ford Cat
2-$33 - Pre Cat
3- $15 - 1/2 Cat
4, 5, 6 were after mkt - $8 each= $24
6 cats + 4 rads I got $147 at one yard.

The motors-- I scrapped the cast 1, 1 sold for $90 and 1 for $75.
The rest was various metals (tin, aluminum cast, iron-aluminum, MLC Aluminum, Stainless Steel), Electric Motors, AC Compressors, Alternators, Batteries.

Had some wire.

Please remember, I am a total newb at this. For those who haven't read my intro thread, it explains why I am 'out' scrapping. Intro here.
My bf helped me break everything down and selling the engines. I am still learning all the differences in the metals. Seemed the tin brought us in the most by the receipts.

Originally Posted by olddude

I hope you didn't sell the cats to the scrap yard. never never never, do that, there are cat buyers every where, they alone could have easily been worth the $700. do a search in the archives on catolytic converters.

Good job

I did, I did. Such a newb. I need to learn more about this. I got calls for 3 more to pick up and I am not familiar with them. Going to print out the thread you recommended and learn this. Seems bf doesn't know much about this area either, hence..why I am TAKING OVA! . He didn't say anything when I told him I sold them to Direct Metals.

Be VERY careful buying cats. You can lose a lot of money very quickly.

Originally Posted by Mick

Be VERY careful buying cats. You can lose a lot of money very quickly.

Yea, I think I need to learn more. He tried to sell them to me in addition to the load, but I said no...I wanted them included in price I offered..he gave in. I wouldn't have taken them otherwise..I just don't know enough yet to be purchasing, honestly. I only did this because of the size, I was sure I would at least make my $$ back on the whole lot. Thanks a heap for the advice. Studying cat info on forum now. This site and members ROCK!

Here, this might help shed some light on where the money is "CAT" wise,,,
http://www.firstamericancore.com/
OR try this one; it has pictures so you can do a comparison. Might be able to print off the pics and put them in a ring binder to take with you, so you know what's what.
http://www.adccatalytic.com/

At LEAST - Learn the markings that identify an Aftermarket catalytic converter.

Originally Posted by Mechanic688

Here, this might help shed some light on where the money is "CAT" wise,,,
http://www.firstamericancore.com/

Ohhh boy. How do I learn what each one of those is?? I have some searching to do...they don't call me Google Queen for nothing. I need pics! LOL. I remember seeing this link around here, thanks for reminding me of it. Just started a spreadsheet of links I am finding. You guys really are awesome. Thanks for putting up with us newbs.

PICS of cats..http://www.adccatalytic.com/pictures Thanks to a link on this forum under Catalytic Convertors! w00t!

And another I just found by Googlin'...this site offers to ID via txt in addition to pics of cats.
www.sellyourcatsdirect.com