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    Cool....Now I have to get motivated to break down my last auction score 20 towers....20 crts.....other crap lol



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    Could have made more selling the desks to home schoolers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mechanic688 View Post
    I'd drink one if I had it,,,lol
    I know where they sell 'em! ;-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by IdahoScrapper View Post
    Could have made more selling the desks to home schoolers.
    Yeah but then I would have to store them and try to sell them one by one....Just not cost effective

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeinreco View Post
    Yeah but then I would have to store them and try to sell them one by one....Just not cost effective
    Fair enough.

    I picked up some office chairs awhile back. Ended up being 240 or so. Scrapped the ones with broken arms, casters, etc and then sold the rest. All in all did about 1,200 split 3 ways between brother and a friend. Don't think I want to do that again.

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    Just wondering how long it took you to sell the good one's ....I like to flip my stuff fast and at a quick profit.....Just wondering different strokes for different folks LOL

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    For example bought a box of ballasts from surplus auction for $20....transported ten miles and received $77.....Quick easy money LOL

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    This one wasn't for me At the age of 16 the price went to high for me it is at $77 right know and there is still time left. I hope i will be able to get the next one.

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    keep hunting there are deals out there

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    Wouldn't you know it...auction ends tonight and have to go to nieces B-day party so had to resort to a proxy bid. I hope PTS is busy.
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    what auction?

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    I think it's over now PTS.

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    It went for a bit over 140 i think. Too much for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper View Post
    what auction?
    Public Surplus Adams Co. Just low tech stuff-5 student desks and 24 chairs for $35. I sell the chairs for $5 ea and desks $15-20 on Clist. Home school and daycare buy them up fairly quick.


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