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    Lightbulb Towing Out Shopping Cart From The Creek!

    was walking the creek the other day and discovered a shopping cart deep in the mud.. Thank god i have a truck 4wd and towing package, ripped it right out.. if i had a chain. Lesson learned! Saving the environment, making scrap money, and having a fun time, what can be better? If you have not already, Like & Subscribe to get the latest scrapping videos from me!




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    I've got a 5 ton hook with a 10 foot steel cable already attached if you have any interest!
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    Watch that whiplash, PB! Cut you in half, it will!
    Yea, and a few back windows have suffered also.
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    What is up with yards and shopping carts the yard I go to doesnt even want them but everyone else's yard appears to take them.

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    Don't forget to grab at least the front swivel casters if they are any good....they make good wheels for a shop cart or the like.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scrapping4ever View Post
    What is up with yards and shopping carts the yard I go to doesnt even want them but everyone else's yard appears to take them.
    Certain yards don't want any "heat" as technically they are property of the store... It was an easy crackhead score when they stole them. I would break them down or smash them up and take them that way. Lots of stores have gone to all plastic carts. If they give you a hard time, tell them that company went out of business and sold their carts. Just a thought.

    Oh and kudos on the "Saving the environment and making money" motto!

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    Just a helpful hint: When "snatching" with a chain or cable, pass the line or chain through a cinder block. Position the block so it helps deaden the whiplash if the cable or chain breaks.

    Sorry if you knew that.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by NJSouth View Post
    Certain yards don't want any "heat" as technically they are property of the store... It was an easy crackhead score when they stole them. I would break them down or smash them up and take them that way. Lots of stores have gone to all plastic carts. If they give you a hard time, tell them that company went out of business and sold their carts. Just a thought.

    Oh and kudos on the "Saving the environment and making money" motto!
    Made sure of that, i had evidence to support that it was abandoned property and that the store (burlington coat factory) did infact went out of buisness in my local mall.

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    Do yards even take shopping carts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pwajunkie View Post
    Do yards even take shopping carts?
    Grey area. Some will no questions asked, some will want paperwork. Some may trust you if they know you.
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