What am i doing wrong to get junk cars????

Jmerrit, I've never bought anything in 5 years of doing this. I haul strictly on shares....50/50. There may be more competition in your neck of the woods, but there are established scrappers around me and I'm busier than they are. Seems like they've been dishonest in their dealings and the word spreads. Once you establish yourself as an honest hauler/buyer/whatever, you will get more business. Good feedback travels as well as does the bad. If you're able to load them, look for collections like you see in this picture and go for it, but don't take those out of Stormin' Norman's dancehall.

Originally Posted by sledge

Yunkman-
I've done this as well. Gone for the Split. I do the haul, Gut and core.. I keep receipts and show him the final turn in on all materials- give him his 1/2.. everyone is happy!

Amen to that and no cash outlay either. I do that arrangement whether it's cleaning out a canyon in the pasture, a shop building, barn or a vehicle. A guy yesterday helped me load 1.53 ton of shop scrap by hand and then wouldn't take anything for it. Got $160 per ton for it today.
The job I'm presently on is an estate and the son keeps giving me items that I'm interested in. I'm feeling a little guilty at this point. There's nice people out there....what goes around / comes around..!!

Originally Posted by Yunkman

but don't take those out of Stormin' Norman's dancehall.

thats what i been trying but around here they seem to hang on to them even if they don't run or drive why i don't know.
ya i could not do that to Stormin' Norman's cars! there to nice to do that with.