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    Hi from Australia

    Hi everyone,I am in Australia as the title says.I have been a lurker around here for at least 6 months just reading & learning as much as I can.
    I started scraping when my son was unwell early this year and I had to take a lot of time off work but still pay the bills.With all the knowledge you all share we got by in tough times.
    I am glad to say after 6 months of chemotherapy my boy has kicked cancers arse.
    Scraping started as a way to pay the bills but after my first trip to the yard I must say it became my passion.I love it,I love the hunt,out seeing what you can get,I love being in the shed(with a few too many beers)breaking things down & I love the cash also.
    I would not of made half of what I have if it was not for this forum.
    So now my boy is well & the bills are paid I am looking at moving to full time scraping & also getting involved in the forum,I have a lot more to learn but may be able to help some starting out.
    Cheers Brett


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    Welcome Brett, and luck to the family for the future.
    Glad you were able to utilize all the info available. There is getting to be quite a few of you down under so you might be able to start networking with one or two others and all of you get bigger and better. (Bigger loads=Better pay)
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    Welcome, It's always good to hear from another scrapper, and even better to hear that your boy beat cancer! :-D

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    Welcome to the forum and congrats on your son's improved condition. I am so very happy every time I read that this forum has helped those who use the information and work hard. I wish you much continued success. I recommend you look into ewaste it seems like it might have a lot of potiential in your country. 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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    Hey Brett Welcome to SMF! Happy to hear about both you and your boy's successes, may there be many more.

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    Thanks for the welcome & well wishes for my family.
    All is well & a new year is about to begin.I am ready to work hard,learn more & earn more.
    All the best for the new year.


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