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    Man what a day!

    So i bought 7 cars for $3075 and i was trying to get them all done today then bam here came the rain.

    Got one processed in the rain and after that was like heck i am not going to get soaked trying to do this.Hauled it in picked up another and it was clearing up got home got it done.

    Hauled it in and on the way home with the 3rd car here came the cats and dogs plus the wifey wanted to go eat lunch somewhere.




    So we go eat come home still clear as i pull in the drive here it come again i was like dam i am done for the day.Finally quit went and got it done and now just have to haul it in over the weekend.

    Then 1st thing Monday i have 4 to pick up process and haul in.

    But next weekend i should be able to expand my car buying up to a 100 mile radius because i should be as long as nothing happens getting a 2 car hauler trailer FINALLY!

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    congrats on the big buy, and super congrats on the two car hauler, we are at least a year away but have been dreaming.

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    i hope you enjoyed the lunch

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    Quote Originally Posted by Focker View Post
    So i bought 7 cars for $3075 and i was trying to get them all done today then bam here came the rain.

    Got one processed in the rain and after that was like heck i am not going to get soaked trying to do this.Hauled it in picked up another and it was clearing up got home got it done.

    Hauled it in and on the way home with the 3rd car here came the cats and dogs plus the wifey wanted to go eat lunch somewhere.


    So we go eat come home still clear as i pull in the drive here it come again i was like dam i am done for the day.Finally quit went and got it done and now just have to haul it in over the weekend.

    Then 1st thing Monday i have 4 to pick up process and haul in.

    But next weekend i should be able to expand my car buying up to a 100 mile radius because i should be as long as nothing happens getting a 2 car hauler trailer FINALLY!
    What do you generally pay for vehicles? Also, where do you advertise?
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    Wish it would rain cars over here. I spent most of the day chasing parts to get my compressor wired/set up, so I could use my plasma cutter I just got.

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    Which one did you get?

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    After doing some research I decided to give Everlast a try. SuperCut 50.

    Started in on a mountain of stainless. So far, so good.
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    Yeah Cory i have been researching and dreaming for awhile now and have let a few slip through my fingers.

    Bear yeah lunch was good lol!


    George i pay various amounts some car $250 some $500-$600
    Also i buy from auctions!

    I have a great money making proven set up for sure!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Focker View Post
    Yeah Cory i have been researching and dreaming for awhile now and have let a few slip through my fingers.

    Bear yeah lunch was good lol!


    George i pay various amounts some car $250 some $500-$600
    Also i buy from auctions!

    I have a great money making proven set up for sure!
    Cool.

    I was told many times from my yard, that it isnt worth it to pay for vehicles. Of course, they are referring to pure scrap ones. Which I would agree. I would purchase some, but with no room, leaves no options lol.

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    Well got them all down today.I am up $330 so far.man i love it when it works out like that!

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    So you laid out 3075 to make 330.00? Hope you don't have a break down.

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    he said so far, when you scrap cars sometimes you bring in money for weeks or sometimes months after you buy a car, im not there yet but i assure you guys on this forum have stockpiles of goodies they have had over a year, ive got radiators and aluminum wheels laying everywhere from over a month ago, cd players cats well you get the idea

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    I have had the idea.

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    Rio no i made more but i was ahead that much.But even if that was all i made thats not a bad weekly profit for 2 days work.After everything i made $2500+

    I know how to make money and do great most of the time.

    It is alittle slow some weeks maybe only 1 or 2 but if i can make $100-$300 off of them then that is good for a days works.

    I have a proven money making system that makes me money hand over fist.

    I would share it with you car buyers but i cant have everyone becoming my competition enough of them already!

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    I'd be willing to pay for a system like that!
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