My new advertising

[joem]

Here is the form I use, and so can others who need it, for keeping track of my ewaste drop offs at my recycler.

 

[ps2fixer]

Great read on this thread. I work as an IT tech (contracted into a large corp), and when we swap a user to a different computer we hold their old computer for 2 weeks before we reimage for the next person. I have been here for about 1 year and 2 months, and have seen the need for missing files and such about 5 times so far. If you have the storage space you could label the computers in some way to identify where the systems came from as a just in case type of thing.

I am working with a local store (coin dealer) to use his store front as a drop off location for e-scrap with a small cut in for him. Just to side note, he takes in normal scrap as well (anything he can pickup / weigh) and pays aroudn 1/2 scrap yard prices since the nearest yard is 30+ miles away. Might hit up your local coin dealers to see if they would do something similar, or even just use them for an advertising location.

BTW, I LOVE your marketing skills and out of the box thinking.

 

[MMFJ]

I already ran this by joem (through PM) as I wanted to use his e-waste recycle logo (which I kinda helped create

http://tcoa.com/escrap/flyer.html

[Note that I was using the term 'escrap' even though I nixed it in one of the posts (got to liking it after awhile), but I found in searching the web that was not a known term - it seems "E-Waste" is "it", so I'm going to change over to that once I get everything moving.]

We are planning to print out several of these flyers today and have appointments at several large donation centers to discuss our pricing for the stuff they get brought in.

Talk about a FLOOD of computers, parts and such!

Here's how I see it - Why not go directly to 5-10 places that collect and/or already process them (and buy just their 'best' parts) instead of constantly having to find more sources of 5-10 computers???

I know many people prefer to just grab what you can for free (and believe me, I know there is a lot out there), but we also found that by going to the 'source' and paying for it, we can bring in as much if not more profits than having to do all the running around and such. Another advantage is that they already have it on pallets, so there's not the additional time (or two) of handling each piece - though you may have to spend $50 or so to get a truck for a day - to pick up 100 or more computers (you won't hear me crying over that!).

Anyway, it is the way we are working it and so far, it is doing ok. We got one non-profit to give us a load of processors the other day. We paid $768 for 46 pounds, which included 28 Pentium Pro chips! Our profit for just about two hours work (including the time to go there and pick it up) is around $300 just flipping them over to boardsort - nearly $1000 if we sell them on flea-Bay!

So, let me know what you think of my flyer!
http://tcoa.com/escrap/flyer.html

 

[joem]

Great news in my collections effort, the Charity- The chance 2 Dance foundation -has agreed to let me use their name in order to collect computers in exchange for a small percentage of cash earned, cell phones I collect, and maybe some artwork. This allows me to market my efforts on an emotional level and earn money for kids who can not afford to do after school dance activities.
Oh yes, also I had a smart table donated to our kids to help them with their special needs, and I am in talks with apple to donate an Ipad help my boy with his inability to talk.
SO to all those newbies getting frustrated with getting scrap, just keep at it, keep talking to people, and things will turn out well.

 

[trashmaster]

hi joe;

How is the Disney trip going???

My offer still stands if you need it.



paul

 

[butcher]

joem,
Your business will just grow, with an attitude to help others.

Many think they can stay in business by helping themselves (they will not last long).
Providing a service to others YOU will prosper.

Good job Joe.
:lol:

 

[joem]

Thanks Butcher.
Your words are good advice for all and this forum reflects these words most of all.

Paul: it's your offer that makes you and members of this forum beyond the best of any other forum on the web. It's not just emotional and words of support given here but actual physical and in person (on the internet most times) support that will help everyone on this forum succeed in a way each person wants to succeed. There may be squabbles and discipline handed out but I see it as close nit online community that resembles a family. I just love it here.
Life hits us in good and not so good ways, for me disney will have to wait, I'll just have to work harder to overcome lifes obstacles and challenges my family will face. Your generous offer is well appreciated but I can not in good conscience take you up on it, I just changed my ebay user name to Get2Disney2012, disney will still be there when we're ready to go.
( rewalston - Rusty, I just remebered my help for you, sorry, life hit me too, I will get it to you)
BTW for those who requested for artwork and I have not got to yet, I am setting up my website to allow any member to download the PDFs directly from my site, no more waiting.

 

[Oz]

Joem,
I firmly believe that we get out of this world what we put into it, we just do not always get it back in kind from where we give.

You are exemplary in giving to this forum.

 

[joem]

Joem,
I firmly believe that we get out of this world what we put into it, we just do not always get it back in kind from where we give.

You are exemplary in giving to this forum.

Ah Oz, I'm thinking back to an earlier time when I first joined
[ Image fades with funky music and flashback wavy lines ]

" This claim peeved me enough to post " - oz

Whoa. ok I'm back now with a little slap in the wrist to remind me to use relevant words. I really meant to say all relevant posts, instead I said all posts. I did not undertsand my mistake until I went back and re-read what I wrote in excitement. From that point on I have learned a great deal more from everyone here and I strove to give back only knowledge I do know about and not that which I only "think" I know about. (I hope)

NOW enough emotion and let's get back to the fun of collecting and recovering, eh?

 

[Oz]

I had forgotten about that, but mean what I say as to the effort you put into helping others.

I have to have a little fun with you though now that you bring it up, it has been a bit longer than 9 days now, have you read all of the posts yet? LOL

 

[joem]

I had forgotten about that, but mean what I say as to the effort you put into helping others.

I have to have a little fun with you though now that you bring it up, it has been a bit longer than 9 days now, have you read all of the posts yet? LOL

yes, I have read every single one. er uhm....
Ok no I have not. I fell behind at about october (I think). lol
But you know what? I was working out a deal with my recycler on memory and when I asked a him simple question, " Will you make money on this as well, I don't want you to loose?" after that show of respect that shows I care about him staying in business he became very helpful, let's me dig through his old cell phone bin, gave me some cloth cases, asks me if I need some cash when I come in to drop off, It's just a very nice working relationship. Very much like the forum. I am happy to have found this side of the scrapping industry.

 

[joem]

Update:
The best news of all.
Waking up on christmas morning knowing that my day job pays the bills and scrapping has bought the presents my kids saw under the tree this year.
This thanks to the members of this forum. Wait before you say it was my efforts. I'll argue that I knew nothing of the value of e-waste when I joined this "family". But with the help and guidance from Noxx, the Moderators , especially the help, and the many new friends and members, this is the best christmas morning yet for my kids (even against life's struggles we all face ).
Ok onto less emotional stuff. :lol: I have a number of new ideas planned for the new year that will help those who need it as well so keep reading ( especially those newbies with frustrations).
ps: Happy new year, Eh? ( this ones for Harold, eh?)
Pay it forward ( I know I will).

 

[HigginsMechanical]

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

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.'

Here is typical language used on pawn shop paperwork when they buy something outright:


"The seller of these items attests that they are not stolen, have no liens or encumbrances against them, and the seller has the authority and the right to sell the items."


As I am buying gold jewelry and coins, I am having people sign the receipt and recording their drivers license number.

 

[MMFJ]

"The seller of these items attests that they are not stolen....."

(said in the best Mythbuster's voice...) Well, now, THERE's your problem - you see, we would never have any sort of stolen property ever offered for sale in Las Vegas! :shock:

 

[butcher]

Now we all know the thief would not lie.

 

[joem]

My web site is now 97% complete
Take a look, ( it's in my sig line) there is a special link dedicated to Harold
I will soon make a page for members to down load a wide resource of marketing materials

 

[nickvc]

But you know what? I was working out a deal with my recycler on memory and when I asked a him simple question, " Will you make money on this as well, I don't want you to loose?" after that show of respect that shows I care about him staying in business he became very helpful, let's me dig through his old cell phone bin, gave me some cloth cases, asks me if I need some cash when I come in to drop off, It's just a very nice working relationship. Very much like the forum. I am happy to have found this side of the scrapping industry.

It's always nice to be fair to your buyer and as you found it can pay dividends, I even take a lower % on some deals if I feel I haven't left enough meat for the buyer and in return I get recomendations from them for recovery work as they know the material will come to them in the end. It's a win win situation and we are all happy. Who knows what your buyer will find for you, he may even want some refining done, show him a few buttons you never know.

 

[joem]

hello all
here is my online classifieds "boxing week sales" ad
You are free to use it and edit as you please

You have been good boys and girls all year long and Santa brought you some gift cards. So while you replace all those older electronic devices on your boxing week shopping spree. Think about what you can do by giving away those old electronics and computers to help charities.

Junkescrap will recycle your old Desk Top Computers, Laptops and Net books Pads / Readers / Players Portable DVD Players Monitors / TVs 21 inches and Under / Cable / Satellite Boxes Any Computer Insides Printers / Scanners / Others Cell / Office / Home Phones All Peripherals / Externals Radios / Stereos / Portables VCR / CD / DVD / Blue Ray Player - Recorders Digital Cameras Digital and Tape Camcorders MP3 and Other Players All Wires and Connections Voice / Sound Recorders
And Any Other Electronic Device

These electronic devices will be recycled to help feed the cold and hungry, get underprivileged childern into dance programs, and be reconditioned for other charities world wide. Nothing from you goes to landfill. 100% of all parts of electronics will be recycled, reduced, and re-used.

Email with what you have for pick up and we will do the rest.
We also pick up from commercial and non-profits ( big or small)
Visit our website for more information.

 

[joem]

I would like to set up an un-official network of link exchanges from member's web sites. We can trade links to build google rankings as well as market our e-waste collection service being part of a world wide network.
Send your website link, or email, or even phone along with the city and state you work in to [email protected] and I will create another page on my site.

 

[HigginsMechanical]

Now we all know the thief would not lie.

I thought everyone was honest? :roll: