Unexpected profit - Should I give a kickback?

Originally Posted by TMoney

Just for clarification, we never really made an actual deal. He started giving me the scrap for free, and I started offering him the 50%. I'm sure that by now he expects the money, but it's never actually been discussed as "our deal". My wording in the OP may have been misleading.

I have probably misunderstood what you said then. I'm sure by now the 50% of the scrap metal is the deal because it has been performed so many times. I would still give him a gift, but it would be less than 50%. Giving him a nice dinner or something not money may prevent this from becoming a deal all the time, but don't do it for every single above scrap thing he gives you. I usually take a drink or some food to my mechanic because he is so good to me all the time.

Originally Posted by Spidy

I'm sure by now the 50% of the scrap metal is the deal because it has been performed so many times.

I agree. I figure that by now, he expects a few bucks when I pick up scrap. That's part of the reason I was hesitant to give him a piece of the resale profit. I didn't want to set a precedent. Who knows though, this may increase my chances of getting more working pumps in the future.