If the lawn mower and stuff don't run it's not worth $10 in scrap.  Shred price currently for me is $0.125 cents a lb.  The TV is ok - is pretty much the scrap value for it (2.77 for #2 copper).

The swimming pool and pump if alum and not the Walmart plastic type could be worth the $50.  Would have to do some research on that.  All depends on the make/model and actual size.

Comic book collection the guy is nuts.  Not going to happen unless he has some rare slabbed comics in it.  Most people attach more value to collections that they have worked on then what they are worth.

Check out the "household / kitchen" items like forks.  Lady at my local flea can't keep forks in stock.  Common ones are $.25 each - the fancy ones that are part of sets go for $.50 - $1 each.

Depending on what is left over by time you get there don't be afraid to make him a "lot" offer to take everything for one price.

Welcome Oyaoya - nice little haul you had there just getting back into this.  I'm sort of surprised you got the locker that cheap.  Most people have become aware of scrap value along with the storage auctions.

If you are in Athens DFFATL you should look into Atlanta.  That will keep you busy enough.

I don't post my phone # in CL list.  Get enough spam phone calls as it is, spam email is easier to block.

Anyways - for me I know I am bad about posting CL stuff late at night and then going to bed.  Don't see the replies till the next morning.  I then respond to emails in the order that I got them.  That said - I can almost tell you now which are fishing emails for active email accounts and which are legit buyers.  If they include a phone # - I respond with a call.  If they just ask if it is still up for grabs I answer even though 1/2 time these are fishing emails.  Now if they just click on the email link and copy the post I don't bother with a reply.

It really works both ways.  I've replied to several emails from so called buyers and never heard anything again.  Or I get the "I'm sorry can't get it right now as my car broke down.  But luckly I just landed this job doing XYZ.  If you are interested also in XYZ .........."

I have found a few emails in my spam box before.  If they just copy the header from CL many times now it goes to spam.  If they change the title it is more "eye catching".  When I respond to an ad I try and do the following:

Subject: Metal Bed Frame - CL post from 1/9/12

Body: I saw your post on Craigslist from 1/9/12.  I am interested in the metal bed frame that you have for sale.  If it is still available please give me a call or text at XXX-XXX-XXXX.

Then "sign" it and see if I get any response.



I have the same type issue with google phone #s.  I've called and called some #s for items I see in the local trade mag or CL and never get a response no matter how many VMs I leave. 

Heck - people do it all the time.  Is about as dumb as paying rent on a locker full of garbage or one that is empty.  Least on the empty ones I figure they just pulled the stuff out and left the few trash items behind and didn't notify the company they were leaving.  But some of the other stuff I've seen just makes ya go "OK".

Don't know the moving & storage type places.  Don't put them high on the list but you can find good stuff there sometimes.  We have a few ritzy type neighborhoods in the area.  I always try and watch for moving truck / companies that they use.  Their discards can sometimes be high-end furniture for the low and mid class people in the area.

Shmoopy - many months the 7 facility caravan is more driving then worth.  With only 1 or 2 units at each location.  The very last facility on the caravan is one that only 30% of the time has anything up for sale.  But it's also in a upper class area so the units are normally higher end stuff also.

Dang rockin - wish I had that in my area.  Have 2 this week and 2 next week but not "that" busy.  Hopefully you will pick the right ones to hit on your 3 caravan day and have a small crowd.

I hit the flea today with father so he could buy some tarps.  Talked to some of my competetion to see how they been doing and one of the vendors on the row I normally sell at.  Per the vendor Saturday was slow till after 2pm which is unusual.  She said only made $1 till 2 and then things picked up steady.  Sold all of her "milk cups" and other items.  She had bare spots on her shelfs so she well the last 2 hours of the day.

I made $200 on a CL post.  May could of made more but was happy with the sell.  Gives me more cash for this week.