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From trash to cash

Postby TXBullion » Mon Apr 02, 2012 1:32 pm

Saw a decent table out in someones garbage in my cul de sac. I grabbed it thinking Im going to run it up to goodwill so someone can get some value out of it. Then I started thinking, why don't I just run an ad on CL. So I did for a couple weeks on a chicago suburbs, no luck. Then I switched it to chicago and got a buyer in one week for 15$.
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Re: From trash to cash

Postby scrapper2010 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:16 pm

Nice score, about the equivalent of getting a 90% and a 40% from the bank. I have to admit I've done this same thing on more than one occasion.
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Re: From trash to cash

Postby Rosco » Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:51 am

Its still raining but garage sales should start soon That spurs my interest have to keep eye out but I'm lucky if I can double my bucks on scrap Al an Brass
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Re: From trash to cash

Postby daviscfad » Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:03 am

Always nice to make a quick buck
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Re: From trash to cash

Postby bman » Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:12 pm

Score!!!

I once picked up an old china cabinet from someones trash pile by the curb. I took it to an antique shop and sold it for $50 :mrgreen:
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