All yards here are paying the same, and there aren't many. And after I consider all my expenses, its not worth paying more than that. I don't want to get too into it, but Consider this, on average I drive between 50 and 100kms round trip to pick up the average car. Iv got a diesel truck that loves fuel (at $1.40 per liter) especially when I tow the trailer, and when its loaded, I can practically watch the gauge drop. I'm paying $80+ per trip in just fuel... Iv had another integra on my lot for months, been on CL since day one... Not one part sold. Same with others, my life revolves around CL, have tons of ads, nothing sells. Even on other cars. And its not my prices, cause Iv got nobody to give prices to! Can't even sell tires. Those who call complain when they cost more than $20 each. For real. "but they're used!" They say...
My area seems to be the worst around, the public expects to be payed big bucks, those who want parts want them pretty much free and the yards buy cheap. I think its 170 a ton at most. An integra probly tops out at just over that on a good day once its prepared. Do the math, its not worth my time.
Iv started buying trucks only, seems to be the only thing working out. People.like to keep them.on the road, so a few, and I mean a very few, parts sell that I list. I stay clear from cars cause I just lose money when I offer more than 150-200 bucks. Just the way she goes in my neck of the woods I guess.
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