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  1. 06-29-2012, 01:33 PM #1
    RVS
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    Well, took my own advice and cashed it out this morning. No regrets. 118 lbs of yellow brass, 48 lbs #1 copper, 91 lbs of #2, and 7 lbs bare and brite copper, for a total of $664.60. Not bad for 2 months of part time scrapping. I will start all the piles over today as I already got some scrap copper and an 1 1/2 inch brass gate valve to start with today. Being a plumber by trade helps a lot, and I always clean up after myself. Mention to my customers that I offer to pick up scrap and they seem to remember, when they or anyone they know has some scrap and they call me up. It's a beautiful thing.

  2. 02-28-2013, 01:41 PM #2
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    I may not do volume each time I go to the yard. But it is close to where I work and can get there afterwards. I keep from spending my money by separating scrap income from my personal income. Just keep records and use the separate account for scrap income to pay expenses like tools and supplies. So I dont usually Stockpile unless on the weekends or it has been super slow. I also dont have alot of storage space either. I do most of my break down in the bed of my truck for now.
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