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    Call today from Habitat!

    They are currently selling to one of my Down streams....But the price that that place pays for stuff, I could match their price and still make money. So I sent a price list over, and I also added to it, scrap steel, copper wiring and pipes and old Brass.

    If I don't hear anything back from them by tomorrow I think I'll stop in and see what they think. I know that some of my pricing was better than what they are seeing, and some is the same or a little less, but it seems to me that they are sitting on a bunch of stuff and don't want to wait for the other company to come pick it up!

    “Most people miss opportunity because it wears overalls and looks like work .” ― Thomas A. Edison

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    Good Luck and stay on em!

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    Going over Tuesday to see what they have. She indicated that they'd rather sell to someone locally, so hopefully this turns into a regular stop!

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    good luck thor !

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    BAM!!!! Went over there today. They have 5 Gaylords of material! Two are full of PC's and one is full of monitors! I'm going to have to Rent a U-Haul truck for Saturday I think! Jeez OW! Very Very Exciting!

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    Sounds like a whale! Is this going to be a regular thing?

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    It looks like it. He said that they will see 15-20 GAYLORDS stacked with PCs this summer! I'm already looking into a box truck and a forklift of some sort!

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    I am going to try to do the same locally and am wondering where you are on price. Currently I pay $5 per full tower. I don't buy crt's but will take them. You will not hurt my feelings if you don't share your pricing, Mike.
    "Profit begins when you buy NOT when you sell." {quote passed down to me from a wise man}

    Now go beat the copper out of something, Miked

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    Sent you a PM.

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    Way to go Thor!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been meaning to go to my local Habitat store and speak with them. This stupid JOB that I have is really putting a damper on my scrapping empire!!! i am with Miked I will pay $5.00 for complete towers.

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    By the way I forgot to say congrats on getting a great customer. It took more effort than just showing up. Its nice to see a hard working guy get ahead, Mike.

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    Thanks everyone. This one account is definitely going to be a turning point for us!

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    Glad to see things are looking up for ya, thor!

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    Glad to see things are looking up for ya, thor!
    Thanks man. if I get overwhelmed you interested in partnering up?

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    Be more than happy to and I appreciate the offer. Just give me a yell if you get in a bind.

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    Definately!

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    Good luck with that. Around here all of the Habitat locations do not accept electronics of any kind besides household appliances. The only thing they get are TV's left on their doorstep at night and my one non-profit customers ends up getting them donated to them. If you need help or advice with anything ewaste or related to Habitat shoot me a PM.
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