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    First craiglist score

    Ok, so I'm new to the scrapping world, and I have to say this is by far the best resource for info that I've found. With so many members who are willing to help out, and have experience, I plan on continuing my research on here and learning as much as possible. So I posted an ad on craigslist, for my local area, and got my first hit today. I took a different route with my ad, instead of asking for "scrap", I wrote a small paragraph about how I recycle old electronics and that nothing goes to the landfill. I figured the green approach would be far more effective then posting "I will haul away all your unwanted appliances for free", like some people in my area have done. Anyways, I sent her an email back, and am waiting to hear back with what she has. It might not be much, but i'm going to hand her a couple business cards I've made up and see what comes of it. I know it might not be much, but I was pleased to see that my approach worked. By the way, I do plan on recycling everything I get, from plastic to CRT's. I think it will pay off in the long run, as more people are looking for a green alternative.

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    need to drop off some business cards when you pickup, sounds like a nice free score
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    I buy and sell all types of scrap and escrap. I buy specialty and hard to sell escrap. I buy resale items. PM me or contact me at jghilino@hotmail.com
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    Yeah that's exactly what I plan on doing.

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    I've tried the "green route" with vehicles.. no hits yet.. seems to get lost with the 146 "I want your free scrap metal" postings above me in 60 seconds!
    I'm so into scrapping.. When my Steel Toe Boots Wear out, I cut the Steel out of them and recycle the Toe!

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    yeah you have to keep re-posting them so they get put back to the top of the list.

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    Good "Win" though. Keep working the "green angle" I am hoping it will pay off as well!

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    im still waiting so see a green scrapper but i havnt seen a prius pulling a trailer yet

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    Quote Originally Posted by jghilino View Post
    im still waiting so see a green scrapper but i havnt seen a prius pulling a trailer yet
    When you do, please post a pic, so I can have a good laugh at it being done. :P

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    Nice approach...glad it worked for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jghilino View Post
    im still waiting so see a green scrapper but i havnt seen a prius pulling a trailer yet
    ~You have to start somewhere to get anywhere~

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    Quote Originally Posted by jghilino View Post
    im still waiting so see a green scrapper but i havnt seen a prius pulling a trailer yet
    Check-mate. LOL. Sorry ScrappinRed, just had to.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gravitar View Post
    Check-mate. LOL. Sorry ScrappinRed, just had to.
    ROFLMAO...

    I want to see that thing try and stop.

    On a road trip they will need to change tires every 100 miles.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BarrenRealms007 View Post
    ROFLMAO...

    I want to see that thing try and stop.

    On a road trip they will need to change tires every 100 miles.
    and his drawers every time he brakes.
    People may laugh at me, but that's ok. I laugh all the way to the bank.

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    Just got another email from a gentlemen who had a few computers he wants me to recycle. Hopefully this is a continuing trend, but I'll take what I can get. Considering I've had two replies in less then a day, I can't complain considering from what I've read most people haven't have any luck.

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    Bahahaha! nice


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