i do buy the appliance when it is bulk. i have paid on full size refrigorators or freezers washers dryers etc. never microwaves mini fridges or dishwashers. currently i buy at $3.50 large or $1 small.

while it is possible to turn proffit at $5 it wont be much by the time you count time gas labor and consumables much less maintance or vehichle / trailer damage.

last haul in truck only - 8 fridges :
shred value: $85 (1600#s @ 105 / ton)
non ferrous value: ??? ( i hold for truck load)
refrigeant removal: $40
gas cost: $25
supplies: $5
maintance of equipment: $10
time: 4 hours.
profit: $5 & non ferrous and misc. yet to be turned in.



not fast or easy money but its there.