My new advertising

[joem]

I am not an attorney but I think I would lose the word "Customer" .

joe: This form is one made for retail outlets, and the reason variuos retail outlets collect ewaste for me is to get more walk in customers they can upsell to. I will create similar forms for each type of collection activity.

Also I am thinking "household hazardous waste" instead of "house hold hazard waste"

Joe: yes I like your change of phrase.

I also think I would change the last initialed paragraph about donating computers, what if we want to sell them?

Joe: The places I deal with do not resell or reuse dropped off items and I tried to cover the recycler resellling with "sole property of recycler" phrase.

These are just some thoughts, get everyone else's thoughts too and we can get this refined into a well written legal document. It is looking pretty good so far.

Claudie: I like your thoughts on this.

 

[joem]

here is the signage I am creating for my retail drop zones.
it's 18x24 full colour same image both sides on styrene plastics
It only will cost me about $12 each ( a minimal cost for high returns)
I am ordering 10 for now.
duh I realised I spelled television wrong???

 

[MMFJ]

here is a form I created in PDF, Please take a look and advise of any things that should be added.

Looks pretty wordy - at least for a person that just wants to dump an old computer.....

We just took a load of stuff to a long-time recycler (after working two days on breaking down two pallets of servers) and they have a very simple form that even non-English speaking folks can understand (for the most part, anyway)...

Quoting from memory here - minor tweeks as you like...
'I certify that I am the owner or have the authority of the owner to dispose of this property and that this property is free of any and all liens and/or encumbrances.'

That, generally, says the same thing as your full page, but only takes a second to read - and, doesn't require paying a lawyer to comprehend!

The bit about 'no liens or encumbrances' actually releases the unit from the "call-back" situation - even seller remorse is an encumbrance....

Note that the place we dropped our stuff off does pay for the scrap (creating a more memorable transaction), and they use the rest of the page to list items clearly, along with the paid amount.

I would recommend you find a place on your paper to list what is being taken in/released even if it says "Computer", it shows some detail of the transaction. A serial number or other identifying mark goes a long way - as a release in the mind of the 'seller'.

Of course, the guy that loved his slow POJ doesn't care anything about how many documents he or anyone else signed. He's likely much like my mother, who had a couple games she liked to play on her old computer and when she got the new one, they were way too fast or wouldn't play at all. Now, he would never admit that was why he wanted it back :roll:

In making this document, my "donation" for the day is to just remember K.I.S.S.

 

[joem]

I have not posted here in a while but here is a surprising update.
My local Canadian Tire has agreed to let me leave a stack of business cards in the electronics, home, and car audio sections of the store as long as I do not charge for any pick ups of electronic scrap.
Walmart has given me a phone number to call and request the same, and since CT has agreed wally might be more inclined to accept my free service offer.
Just keep asking.

 

[kuma]

Just keep asking.

Pow! 8)

 

[darshevo]

I don't know what the province / country oriented ecycle options are where you are, but here in Washington Walmart is very involved in the state ecycle program. I would think they would be very happy to have an outlet in your area to help keep escrap out of the waste stream. Keep on em!

 

[joem]

Here is a generic business card holder
if you need one customised just ask

 

[joem]

Here are pictures of the final version of my business card holder. These will go on the counters at cash registers at various retail outlets. I have a number of different business card style depending on which type of business I give cards to.

 

[joem]

Today I picked up a 1/4 van load of laptops and parts. Also I was able to place my business card holder at a local restaurant, 2 at canadian tire, and was able to place one of them at one of four Computer Canada stores ( and they gave me some towers as well.

 

[Claudie]

Well done Joem! :mrgreen:

 

[Claudie]

Did you print the card holders yourself? If so, what kind of stock did you use?

 

[joem]

Did you print the card holders yourself? If so, what kind of stock did you use?

Yes I Printed it myself using cornwall coated. Anyone want one customised just email me.
[email protected]

 

[Claudie]

That's a great idea Joem. Thank you for sharing it with us!

 

[kuma]

I like that about you Joem , you don't muck about , 8)
You set a shining example , keep it up chief! :mrgreen:
All the very best and kind regards ,
Chris

 

[joem]

I like that about you Joem , you don't muck about , 8)
You set a shining example , keep it up chief! :mrgreen:
All the very best and kind regards ,
Chris

Just like your signature

 

[kuma]

I like that about you Joem , you don't muck about , 8)
You set a shining example , keep it up chief! :mrgreen:
All the very best and kind regards ,
Chris

Just like your signature

Onwards and upwards! 8) :mrgreen:
All the best and kind regards ,
Chris

 

[JoeMattie]

This is my take on your idea. Critiques?

 

[TXWolfie]

here is the signage I am creating for my retail drop zones.
it's 18x24 full colour same image both sides on styrene plastics
It only will cost me about $12 each ( a minimal cost for high returns)
I am ordering 10 for now.
duh I realised I spelled television wrong???

I dont mean to be rude or mean but ya missed the spell check on televisions you put televisons you missed the i

 

[joem]

here is the signage I am creating for my retail drop zones.
it's 18x24 full colour same image both sides on styrene plastics
It only will cost me about $12 each ( a minimal cost for high returns)
I am ordering 10 for now.
duh I realised I spelled television wrong???

I dont mean to be rude or mean but ya missed the spell check on televisions you put televisons you missed the i

Yeah, I did fix that one. I my industry we have a saying " Never Proof check your own work" I have not put my order in yet. Thanks TX

 

[MMFJ]

This is my take on your idea. Critiques?

Nice idea, though, to me, you sure wasted a lot of good 'real estate' around that picture.

I'd thin out the 'wood' stuff and make the picture bigger, but also make sure to have your contact info in that part of the page as well - after all, it is extremely likely that all your 'tags' will be pulled in a hurry and then how will others contact you?

I do really like the picture though - not sure if everyone (i.e., 'common man') will get the point - the only way to know is to try it out and see if it works, just like any advertisements.

There is a ton of truth in the old "Test, Test, TEST" method, that's for sure.

I recently put out some flyers with just simple text tables, listing what I buy for resale.

Flyer #1 - states "WANTED - We pay you CASH for your old..." and the table listing things. Similar 'WANTED' at the bottom, with lines reversed.

RESULT: Got taken regularly, though very few calls.

So, I wanted to change the flyer to get more direct to the person to 'Call Now'...

Flyer #2 - states "NEED CASH? CALL NOW!", with similar other wording

RESULT: Hardly a flyer touched! As I put these at a self-storage place, I felt that would get some results, but it just didn't - really missed the audience there (although the managers really liked it - they have been one of my regulars, selling me their gold, silver and various other bits regularly...)

Flyer #3 - changed back to headlines like #1, but revamped the page a bit to include E-Scrap (I don't like the word E-Waste, but may have to use it as many people seem to know that better)

RESULT: Have seen the flyers go out again, though have only been there for a few days, so no result on calls yet.

What I HAVE seen (and in my opinion GREAT results) is a campaign on craigslist - I've picked up a couple dozen computers and several 'scrappers' that have only brought over a few pieces just to see how I buy, etc. Yes, I pay for the scrap - because they bring it to me, saving me time and gas. There's no real need to have a van or anything except for the run to sell metals, etc., which pays so little that I have found it best to just run a 'FREE' ad on craigslist and that stuff goes away really fast!

Also from this ad campaign (I wrote several ads and refresh them every few days), I have a couple of larger accounts that have called, though nothing substantial from it just yet.

What it all boils down to is - just figure out what you want, how much you want to put into it and start putting something out there - you will get some results and if you need different results, change what you are doing - remember, the definition of idiocy is to keep doing the same thing and expect different results!

Get out there and test your ideas - then report them back here. We are all interested in seeing what is working for others.