Storage Auctions
The Storage Locker => The Treasure Chest => Topic started by: jrossjr79 on November 15, 2011, 08:46:41 AM
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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. :)
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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.
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Same rain here. Hope it works!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Congrats!
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Whats the going rate on scrap for appliances? Anyone?
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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.
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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.