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    First time scrapper in Philly

    Hey there what do you say there? Just bought a 1999 chevy silverado 1500 and am ready to start scrapping. I will be scanning old posts for all the gear and tips etc.



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    Hello. Welcome to the forum. I am also a Philly scrapper born an raised. You will learn alot if you keep reading

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    Took my first two loads in today. Made $98 took about 4 hours. Not bad, I had fun and already learned a ton. I love the hunt

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    Cool. What kinda prices you getting

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    I got 10 cents a pound both times at Atlas Traders LLC. They said mostly light iron. I will make sure to sort my stuff and keep aluminum and wires home till I have a bin full next time

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    Yea rule of thumb it always pays better to break down your scrap an seperate your metals if you have the time. Atlas never herd of them what area in philly

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    They are off hook road in Sharon hill about 3 mins from my house! Yeah I am learning what is "worth" breaking down with my limited space at home


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