made fun of...

OK. I am new to professional scrapping. Breaking down to make more money. Also doing tons of reading on scrapping computers and such. With that being said. Almost everyone I mention this to. They laugh and say what they have to say. I try to explain it the best I can. Thinking that the money part will get some attention. But to no avail. Still laughs and talking trash more or less. I was curious if anyone else has had this response from people. I mean it is a way to make money. And if done right you can make a living. Either way I ordered some business cards this evening and I'm ready to get more serious. Those people are my motivation to make it happen. Aswell as this site and the people who post on it. Just thought I'd share my thoughts. Yours?

Short of not being able to find scrap, competition is your worst scenario.

I find, that soon after I have explained anything to someone, that item suddenly dissapears just as quick they did.

Like this> "Hey I have a broken microwave oven if you want it"
"Sure, I'll have it"
"What do you want it for?"
"I scrap them down for their metal"
"What do you do with the metal?"
"I sell it to a scrapmetal dealer"
"How much do you get for it?"
"Coppers worth $7 a Kg"
"How much coppers in a microwave?"
"About a Kg, when can you drop off the microwave?"
"What microwave?"

I can dig that. Yea I am done explaining. Ima let them laugh. But soon I'll laugh all the way to the bank. :-)

Originally Posted by Mechanic688

Keep some cards with you and every time you meet someone (family-friends) just hand them a card or two. You may answer a question or two but just explain that you recycle to keep stuff out of the landfills.

Yes sir. Been remembering to say that I am recycling these items.

Originally Posted by mikeinreco

You have to adapt in this biz....I started out curb shopping and dumpster diving....Once I got my money up it is strictly auctions, re-selling and the stuff that does not work gets scrapped.....Be flexible and you'll make it.....Just remember in this biz it takes money to make money.....When u first start out save every penny you can......Live cheap, eat cheaper, and maximize your profits vs. your time....Anyways I hope this helps

It does help. Thank you for the advice.

hmm everyone i've talked to has been very supportive. When I mention it they all have had items to give me. But some people suck.

Well you can laugh right back at them with your pockets full of presidents.