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 Posted - 09/05/2009 : 23:30:46
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How much can you scrap car radiators for? Is there anything i can do to them to make them return more?
I'm new to scrapping, I'm about to get a truck and I'm looking to turn this into a full time thing.
I don't need any kind of licensed, or permit to pick junk and scrap it do i?
Any advice is welcome!
--=Shane
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Mcprice302
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Posted - 09/05/2009 : 23:53:21
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Well, it depends on what kind of radiatior it is (aluminum or copper/aluminum?) for the prices. If you dont already have one, invest in a good sawsall. I prefer Dewalt or Milwaukee myself. You will want to run the sawsall as close to where the fins meet the steel sides so they will be classified as "clean" radiators. Also, save the 180 degree tubing on the ends and throw it in a bucket until you have a sizable amount. It will go for #1 copper if thats what it is.
You shouldn't need a license or permit or anything like that. But, making this into a full-time job may not have any longevity to it. It seems everyone is buying scrap now and the margins have gotten alot tighter than it was maybe 3 or 4 years ago. I personally have had alot of success in the scrap business, but it is not my main source of income. Some weeks it seems like it's all I can do to haul loads and others are very slow going.
Anyways, welcome to the forum and best of luck. -Mike |
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Posted - 09/06/2009 : 00:33:07
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| Thanks for all the advice. i will be doing other things on the side as well, Selling on ebay/Craigslist and Opening a few stands at local flea markets, etc. Hopefully being my own boss will be good hard and beneficial work. There are always new ways to make money on your own. |
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NotABigDeal
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Posted - 09/06/2009 : 09:53:42
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Originally posted by Mcprice302
Well, it depends on what kind of radiatior it is (aluminum or copper/aluminum?) for the prices. If you dont already have one, invest in a good sawsall. I prefer Dewalt or Milwaukee myself. You will want to run the sawsall as close to where the fins meet the steel sides so they will be classified as "clean" radiators. Also, save the 180 degree tubing on the ends and throw it in a bucket until you have a sizable amount. It will go for #1 copper if thats what it is.
You shouldn't need a license or permit or anything like that. But, making this into a full-time job may not have any longevity to it. It seems everyone is buying scrap now and the margins have gotten alot tighter than it was maybe 3 or 4 years ago. I personally have had alot of success in the scrap business, but it is not my main source of income. Some weeks it seems like it's all I can do to haul loads and others are very slow going.
Anyways, welcome to the forum and best of luck. -Mike
Yeah, what he said, hehe.
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Posted - 09/06/2009 : 13:39:32
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Ok, a little "old guy" talk. I have a warning about being self employed and a pit fall I got myself into. Self employed is great and if you make enough money can be good for your family. Here was my pitfall I didn't make a lot of money so on my tax return I showed no profit. The longer you are in to self employment the better you will understand how that can occur. My problem was since I didn't have taxable income I wasn't required to pay Social Security Tax. The disability portion of Social Security expires after 5 years of non payment of Social Security Tax. The retirement part of SS continues but does decrease in value but it is the disability portion is the important part to me. I got kidney disease and am on dialysis and can not work any at this time. SS disallowed my disability claim and I am not getting the $1400/month I would have. So my advice is to continue a full time career and pursue your self employment on the side. Be wise with your money, pay off bills become bill free.
Lastly the flea market is a great way to "recycle" some of your found goodies. Depending on your state but here after 3 or 4 times the state has the right to demand you collect, or at least pay, sales taxes. The government finds new and different way to mess with your life. Also vote for freedom and those who will move our government toward more freedom from government. Best to you and sorry for the long winded response, Mike. |
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Posted - 09/06/2009 : 14:03:35
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| great advice man, thanks. i'm 24 years old and used to sell software online. and i did great. But now i want to do something more outdoors. I'll be careful and squeeze every penny i make, in till i squeeze a second one out of it. :) |
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Posted - 09/08/2009 : 14:10:45
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| Pricing depends on the type of radiator and what your local yard is taking for that type of metal at the moment. The best way to figure out what they will take your scrap radiator for. I know at my yard it depends on multiple factors. If your looking to get rid of large quantities of them, or to purchase large quantities you can possibly turn around and sell for a profit check out my website in my signature below. The link is there. |
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Posted - 09/09/2009 : 16:39:18
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1.30 for brass rad clean
.3o for clean alum rad
1.oo for clean acr |
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radiators? - i'm new.
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