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    Quote Originally Posted by wannabemechanic View Post
    Another possible source for scrap is to find out what your school does with surplus equipment. My school is a state school, so the they have to sell anything usable that they get rid of in an auction type setup, I've made some nice returns for my work/investments already this way. Talk to the IT people and find out where their stuff goes, at the very least you might be able to find where to sell stuff that way, at best, you find sources for scrap. :-D
    Yes definitely I was telling another person on this post that about 30 to 35 thousand students attend my school so they must have tons of scrap. I didnt even think about it until you guys mentioned it.


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    The income is very sporadic with long dry spells, especially in the beginning. But if you can budget and not just spend as it comes in, you'll do well.
    Well said. But to add to what Mick said. I have gone full time on my scrapping / ebay business and have done very well, make enough money for my family of 5 to live on, its a hard way to live but it will get you through the good times and the bad times. You will get out of your business what you put into it. Blood, sweat and tears. If you encounter all of those then you know your doing it right. 16 hour days get old after awhile, but whatever it takes to keep the bills paid is what i will do.

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