California New Guy

I've been creeping around on the forums for a few days, so I thought I'd be a legitimate user and get an account.

I was raised by antique refinishers and upholsterers, so looking for stuff on the side of the road is in my blood. I was on eBay before you could upload pictures, and before the fees got ridiculous, and am a picker by nature. I've sold CD's, video games, and books via resale stores and have a predominantly vintage/antique feel to my yard sales (which is hard in CA, I always say that a California antique store is on par with a Midwestern thrift store).

I'm also a teacher, so I have decent blocks of vacation available to start scrapping part-time. Basically, I haven't had a raise in years, the costs of everything are going up, and I believe that there is money in sweat (I work when I'm off).



Unfortunately, I'm a long way from a scrap yard, so advice on that would be helpful.

I am scanning the boards for info and will start asking questions if I can't find the answer! Glad I found this site!

Hey there and welcome,

Im also here in California. Do you have a place to store your stuff until you take it to the scrap yard?

I have a 4 x 20 spot next to my garage right now, but may start using part of my two-car garage as I need extra room!

Hey barnz,
Nice to see somebody else in socal! I'm not too far from you (depending on what part of the mountains you're in). I split my time between the coachella valley and the banning/beaumont area. I know what you mean about the garage sales out here, hard to make money on a bunch of new plastic crap.