Just got a washing machine, free of charge

Raining like crazy here, so was not planning on doing much today. However while I was posting here on a different thread, my mother in-law called, said there was a washer machine in my alley that she saw. (she lives pretty damn close). So I go grab it, figuring if anything it will be a quick $50, the going price in my area for non working household appliances. So I am covered in rain and get to the washing machine, hell it looks in real good condition, maybe only a few years old. So after it stops raining I am going to dry it off and see if it is in working condition. I may be able to get $150 - $200 if it is working.

An old co-worker had a saying...

If it's for FREE, it's for ME!!

BTW, that storm is hitting us here in Austin. Don't mind the rain, but it feels like a sauna right now.

Same rain here. Hope it works!

I m guilty of that too. 

I see a washing machine or dryer on the side of the road, I go to the front door and ask whats wrong with it. 


If it sounds minor and I end up taking it home and see if i can repair it.

80 percent is repairable and cheap so i sell it for 50-75 a pc. 

Not bad. 

it doesnt happen very often,  just on bulk days  twice a year. 

This year around, I will be doing more picking again. Mostly it will be during bulk pick up. Have schedules already in hand for a few neighborhoods taht are pretty much wealthy neighborhoods.

Well bad news, it does not retain water, and it does not spin. Oh well, at least I know someone who buys broken washing machines for $50.

Congrats!

Whats the going rate on scrap for appliances? Anyone?

not much unless you want to part them out and try your luck on ebay. 

otherwise, nothing - you ll be hoping someone will pick it up off your curb and outta there. 

not much unless you want to part them out and try your luck on ebay.  

otherwise, nothing - you ll be hoping someone will pick it up off your curb and outta there.  

Correction, in my area, I know several people who buy broken or non-working appliances anywhere between $20 - $50.

However I dont even need to worry about that, I got it fixed, should be able to make at least $150 for it.