Anyone here have a full time used parts sales/salvage?

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10-09-2014, 02:23 AM
YoungMetal

Anyone here have a full time used parts sales/salvage?

I am really interested in this part of the "scrapping" business. I am looking for any advice. I have been selling auto and motorcycle parts on ebay for a while and recently I have picked up my volume a bit. I make decent money just doing it as a hobby but I want to get more serious and work for my self full time. I really enjoy it and think this is where I want to focus. I am interested in mainly an online type business with a small yard and storage/ dismantle warehouse that sells to body shops and auto services, core buyers and eBay as well. I would even sell local to "walk ins". Is there any business software that could make it easier. I have seen the car-parts.com stuff and it may be what I need but I am looking for something more basic while I start up. I don't want to dump a bunch of $$$$$ and then things not work out. What type of Insurance do I need. Obviously I will be transporting autos and I have been using an old equipment trailer and renting car haulers as needed. I am buying a single car electric tilt with winch to get me by for a year or so than moving up (assuming it does as well as I hope). I already have a website I have been working on (still needs a lot of work) and I will have to do some adjusting to it to get away from the general scrapping market and focus mostly on autos (although I would still buy some scrap I cant help it). If there is anyone near Georgia that would be willing to show me how you do business for a day I would be glad to buy you a NICE dinner and pay you for your time.

My site is
oldmetalservices.com

I know I will need to add links to inventory and paypal and all but you will see the general idea of my website anyway. I accept feedback as well.

Thanks
10-09-2014, 02:46 AM
YoungMetal

Oh and yes I know I need "proper licensing" in my state. lol
10-09-2014, 04:11 AM
PickerBenny

Anyone here have a full time used parts sales/salvage?

I dont have any experience online however your website url makes me think of a recycling buisness rather than an auto part resale buisness.
10-09-2014, 05:19 AM
YoungMetal

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Originally Posted by PickerBenny

I dont have any experience online however your website url makes me think of a recycling buisness rather than an auto part resale buisness.

Yeah Im gonna have to make a few changes. It started as general recycling but turned into mostly cars. I own a couple domain names with my business name in it that would be more suitable but I may buy another one as well. I have some work to do there.
When I started I wanted to do it all and I still get a decent amount of business. I am fairly new to scrapping less than two years but I know a lot about cars so it has kinda headed in that direction for a while. I just want more of a focus.
10-09-2014, 09:58 AM
logansryche

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Originally Posted by YoungMetal

I am really interested in this part of the "scrapping" business. I am looking for any advice. I have been selling auto and motorcycle parts on ebay for a while and recently I have picked up my volume a bit. I make decent money just doing it as a hobby but I want to get more serious and work for my self full time. I really enjoy it and think this is where I want to focus. I am interested in mainly an online type business with a small yard and storage/ dismantle warehouse that sells to body shops and auto services, core buyers and eBay as well. I would even sell local to "walk ins". Is there any business software that could make it easier. I have seen the car-parts.com stuff and it may be what I need but I am looking for something more basic while I start up. I don't want to dump a bunch of $$$$$ and then things not work out. What type of Insurance do I need. Obviously I will be transporting autos and I have been using an old equipment trailer and renting car haulers as needed. I am buying a single car electric tilt with winch to get me by for a year or so than moving up (assuming it does as well as I hope). I already have a website I have been working on (still needs a lot of work) and I will have to do some adjusting to it to get away from the general scrapping market and focus mostly on autos (although I would still buy some scrap I cant help it). If there is anyone near Georgia that would be willing to show me how you do business for a day I would be glad to buy you a NICE dinner and pay you for your time.

My site is
oldmetalservices.com

I know I will need to add links to inventory and paypal and all but you will see the general idea of my website anyway. I accept feedback as well.

Thanks

I sent you a pm as I might be able to help in this area.