So I am still a pretty new part time scrapper but I do have some tips for people so you guys can get started on the right foot if you are new.
1.) it all adds up!, try not to throw anything in the trash call your local yard even with what you may think are dumb questions. for example I threw away 100 hard drives before I found out I could get 90 cents a LB.
2.) ask for scrap!, print out some business cards and stop in places, ask your uncle and brother in law and all of your family. advertise as doing them a favor of getting rid of their stuff thats laying around. and if you must you can pay for things that you can get a profit on.
3.) Sell high!, I try to watch the market and sell at the best prices, shop your local yards and on line options. also most yards will give you a better price if you have more scrap, so please don't go every time you get a stainless steel fork. god I hate waiting in line behind those people.
4.) Basic things to look for!,
Computers
Appliances
TVs
Heaters
Auto parts
Pots/pans
anything metal, especially things that magnets don't stick to
exercise equipment
Wire and cable
Plumbing and sinks
and a ton more
5.) Have fun!, Who wouldn't have fun breaking stuff anyway!
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