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    First Success!

    Hi everyone! Just thought that I would share my first business success with you. After my first 2 or 3 failures in trying to get new sources in ewaste scrap I have had my first success! I went to a bookstore closing event the weekend before last that had been advertised on craigslist and introduced myself to the former owners of the bookstore. I let them know that I offer electronic recycling services and that if they had any items that they would like to be recycled that they could call me and I would be able to help them out. One lady said "oh perfect because our IT guy is supposed to come and look at this stuff sometime this week and I will call you after he does" So low and behold I got a call this morning saying that they were on their way over to me with the stuff that they had saved.



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    Congrats. I love opening the old desk top computers. Its a little like Christmas for a scraper. Best of luck with the ewaste but don't pass up opportunities for other types of scrap. Mike.
    "Profit begins when you buy NOT when you sell." {quote passed down to me from a wise man}

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    Nice work Julie...Let the flood gates open.
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    great determination ! love it.
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    In the scrapping business determination and motivation are two of the most important keys to success. You have clearly showed both. I wish you the best of luck!!!



    See You At The Scrap Yard !!!!

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    Gives you a good feeling, doesn't it?? This is only the beginning.
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