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Part One: Where to Start and What to Look For

4. Part Four: Easy Fixes for Reselling Washing Machines Fast  

- 7-minute audio, 9-page transcript

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5. Part Five: Making Money Fast Off of Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, and Dryers

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- 7-minute audio, 8-page transcript

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When most people think about the junk business, they picture huge lots full of rusty cars, assorted parts, and expensive machinery. And that’s a fairly accurate picture of a thriving, serious, junk/scrap business. But there are also little guys out there making it off of what other people throw away – as a side or main business, with or without property to put their stuff on. And they’re not experts on parts, metal, or antiques either.

They’re just people who have learned to recognize valuable stuff from trash. They also know what to do with it.

And in this audio, you’ll get a feel for exactly what that industry’s like from an expert. Dave’s been making a decent living from his small scrap business since the 1980s, and although the industry has changed a lot since then, there’s still plenty of opportunities to be made if you know how. And he’s going to tell you.

You’ll Also Hear…

A full-proof strategy for getting any idle car you want in your neighborhood for cheap – sometimes, you’ve just gotta be patient and on-call

Do this one thing to most of the broken lawn mowers people toss out in your area, and Dave says they’ll start right up, so you can resell them for quick and easy cash

A couple quick stories that illustrate why Dave’s motto of “You’ve just gotta go look” is the most important saying in this business (because things could be much, much better than described or much, much worse)

The one place you should always grab your flashlight and check for hidden money in any used car (and the other surprising valuables people stash away in their cars then forget about when they sell them)

A quick-start guide to piecing out a junk car – how much parts usually go for, what a “core buyer” is and how to find one in your area – and a cost-effective look at whether or not this is even worth it anymore

The shocking truth about the US steel industry and China: what happened and what that means for you Dave’s “barrel route” for getting started today in scrap – he says no one else is doing this, so it’s a huge opportunity (and all you really need are a few $3 barrels and a homemade trailer)

Dave’s small Yellow Page ad for buying junk cars that did better than most the full-page ones right by him – and the 3-step plan he used to close his deals for cheap

There’s a lot of value in what other people consider junk, but because they don’t see it, they’ll give it to you for nothing, or next to it.

If you learn to recognize worthwhile stuff from trash (and know where and how to resell it), you’ll not only make a good chunk of change for yourself, but you’ll also be doing the environment a favor by keeping the landfills from piling up with stuff that doesn’t need to be there. It’s easier than you probably think. And this audio will tell you how.

- 70-minute audio with 35-page transcript

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Part One: Where to Start and What to Look For

In the United States, we’re drowning in appliances. They don’t last long, and when they die (or when they get upgraded), people just toss them out. Washers, dryers, refrigerators – and most of these only need a simple fix to be running again. That’s why they’re a great area to start with when you’re thinking about getting into the scrap/junk business.

You just have to know your market and what you’re doing. You also have to know how to tell the easy fixes from the ones that aren’t worth the trouble. And in Part One, you’ll hear strategies for doing all of that… before you even leave your house.

You’ll Also Hear… 

How to use Craigslist and eBay as a quick research guide for knowing right away whether you should fix something or just toss it

A little trick for becoming the “middle man” in an appliance deal: find stuff… but repair nothing and still get paid

The one hardest part about repairing appliances – and the two websites you can go to that’ll make that part a heck of a lot easier

The $2 item Dave says has saved his butt legally more than a few times, and how to use it to possibly save yours

The one small-but-important investment you’ll probably want to make if you’re going to get into this business (but the good news is – you probably already own it)

Dave says the best part about starting with appliances is you won’t have to hassle with any of the titles or paperwork like you would if you were working with vehicles. And, he says about 75% of the appliances people throw out will only need an easy fix to get them ready for market. So in Part One, you’ll hear ways to tell if the appliance you’re looking at falls in that 75%.

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Although most of the items you come across will only need a simple repair or two to get them running again, you might have to work with some pretty high-risk stuff in order to do it – electricity, gas, glass, sharp metal. So it’s important to know the hazards and how to avoid them. And in Part Three, Dave goes over these along with some real-life examples of what can go wrong.

You’ll Also Hear…

A layman’s look at working with electricity: what to expect, what not to wear, and a simple device you can buy that’ll keep you from getting shocked

A lot of appliances use what’s called a condenser to start – here’s what it looks like, what you need to know about it, and how to avoid the scary “blow you across the room” result that can happen if you don’t take precautions

Dave’s personal horror story and the lessons he learned after getting 2^nd degree burns on 40% of his body

Although repairs are easy, they can also be dangerous if you don’t take simple precautions while you’re doing them. And in this quick audio, you’ll hear the steps you need to take to prevent yourself from getting seriously injured.

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Like most appliances, when a washing machine breaks down, there are usually only a handful of things that could be wrong with it. And in Part Four, Dave tells you how to diagnose, troubleshoot, and easily fix those things including...

The first place you should go to find a simple fix for just about every model out there

How to diagnose quick and easy fixes: the agitator won’t move, the machine shakes, it won’t unload water, the washer leaks, etc.

The one thing to make sure you do before you resell any washer – because customers won’t like it if this happens

A simple thing to look for that could tell you right away if a washer is worth fixing

A lot of fixes can be done for under $10 and in under an hour once you know what you’re doing. And Part Four will quickly tell you how.

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You’ll Also Hear…

Dave’s go-to website for just about any appliance repair you can think of – it’s chockfull of step-by-step videos straight from a maintenance tech

The number one reason most air conditioners and dryers break down (believe it or not, it’s a free and easy fix) – here’s what to look for and what to do

The one thing you’ll want to yank out of any dryer before you toss it -- if you don’t, you’ll be throwing money away

If a fridge won’t run, try this first – it could just be a matter of turning the right screw

Dave’s little trick for getting air conditioning units cheap

Exactly what a Freon leak looks like and other repairs you’ll want to avoid

Dave says, when it comes to finding deals on appliances, you might have to learn to think “outside the area.” In other words, what might be hard-to-find or expensive in your area might be cheap and easy-to-get somewhere else. And in Part Five, you’ll hear how to find the best deals and how to make the most of them.

- 10-minute audio, 11-page transcript

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If you find a nonworking newer TV, Dave says you probably won’t want to mess with it. It’s usually not worth it to fix. But the old ones still have value – stereos too. And you’d be surprised what old parts go for on eBay. So in this audio, you’ll hear what to look for when it comes to TV and stereo equipment, how to tell if an old part works, what to do if it doesn’t, and the best ways to get top-dollar for all of it.

You’ll Also Hear…

Other “old equipment” to look for at every garage sale – like 8-track players, certain typewriters, even scrabble games. They still have value and here’s how to make the most of them

Exactly what you should pull out of an old TV or stereo before you trash it

Got a big ole cabinet stereo you need to get rid of? Here’s a quick look at what collectors want from it

Dave says there’s a reason you don’t see TV repair shops anymore – new TVs are made to be junked. But the old ones still have value. And in Part Six, you’ll hear how to find it.

- 5-minute audio, 8-page transcript

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A lot of people have respiratory problems nowadays, so you’re going to come across oxygen equipment from time to time in this business. And while there’s really no value in the tanks themselves, there’s a lot of value in the oxygen concentrators. And in Part Seven, you’ll hear the medical reason people usually give these away after a certain point and the (completely different) market you can resell them to. Dave also goes over the resale value of fixing vacuum cleaners – and whether or not that’s even worth it.

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The shocking truth about eBay and the oxygen concentrator market – exactly what happened that made eBay start putting restrictions on reselling them (and how to get around those restrictions)

A quick look at the usual problems and fixes for vacuum cleaners (and why you may not want to bother)

How to find and take out an air compressor – and how much you can usually make on them 

You’re going to come across a lot of the “same old stuff” in this business, so it’s good to know what’s worth it and what’s not. And in Part Seven, you’ll hear how to pull all the worthwhile pieces out of oxygen equipment and vacuums.

- 4-minute audio, 7-page transcript

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The average person will have no idea why their gas mower won’t run from one season to the next. They figure it’s too much trouble to hassle with it, so they toss it out without even bothering to look up the problem. It’s usually an easy fix too – like stale gas or a $3 spark plug. 

And in Part Eight, you’ll hear simple steps for troubleshooting, fixing and reselling these including…

Why it’s so important to turn the gas mower over before you buy it – because if you see this one thing, it’s junk – don’t bother

The real reason gas goes stale quicker nowadays – how to figure out if that’s the problem and fix it, and how to prevent that from happening in your own gas engines

A quick way to check if a safety switch is the problem on yard equipment – and a quick solution

The one crazy little reason why new mowers and chainsaws usually get tossed out (…two screws and a bulb later and you’ve got yourself a brand new mower to resell)

The two different kinds of mower engines – vertical crankshaft and horizontal crankshaft – how to know the difference, and a quick look at the resale market for both

Dave says the engine is hardly ever the problem when yard equipment dies. It’s usually something simple, and in Part Eight, you’ll hear all about those simple fixes so you can make money quickly and easily in this one area alone. 

- 9-minute audio, 10-page transcript

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When you’re looking through junk, keep your eye open for things that seem weird or nostalgic because there’s usually a huge (and hungry) resale market for them. In other words, don’t bother too much with things like generic used bikes because anyone can go to Wal-Mart and buy a decent new one for under $100. But nostalgic old bikes still go for a lot and so does jet-age, 60s furniture and weird postcards… And In Part Nine, you’ll hear how to start spotting these kinds of gems, and how to capitalize on them.

You’ll Also Hear… 

A moneymaking idea for carpet scraps that may have you rethinking their worth – and where to pick them up for peanuts

What to look for with old posters – and how to list them on eBay to maximize their value

A quick way to get “Antique Roadshow-like” research done in minutes

You’re going to come across a lot of unusual stuff in the junk business, and in Part Nine, you’ll hear why that’s never a bad thing. Learn to be the guy who doesn’t gloss over it, and you’ll have a nice chunk of change in weird stuff alone.

- 7-minute audio, 8-page transcript

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10. Part Ten: Got Land? You Can Turn It into Profit with Junk RVs And Boats

Dave says in his area, RVs and boats are pretty much rotting away on every corner. And while there’s a huge disposal problem with them, there are tricks and tips for getting around that – and a ton of money to be made off salvaging parts. And in Part Ten, you’ll hear all about this area of the scrap business – from stripping and inventorying parts to advertising and selling them.

You’ll Also Hear…

A little story about a guy Dave knows who salvages boats for a living – and the amazing “assembly line” science he has it down to with day laborers, pricing parts, and an extra boat just for trash

The simple little adjustment you can make to a boat – that’ll turn it into an instant trailer for hauling and disposing junk

All the details about finding value in junk RVs – generators, gas fridges, fuel tanks, etc.

Why you may want to pick up any speedboats you come across – (people go crazy for those parts alone). Here’s what to look for

All about Dave’s “Redneck Wrecker Tow:” who says you can’t use a pipe as brakes?

If you’re in a rural area or sitting on a bunch of land, this might be an area to get into because there’s a ton of money to be made. And in Part Ten, you’ll hear all about it.

- 6-minute audio, 8-page transcript

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Computers and cell phones are a relatively new category in the scrap/junk business, but they’re coming on strong – and partly because there’s actually gold (and other rare metals) in them. Dave says the older the computer, the more it’ll have too. And in Part Eleven, he goes over where to find the best parts, how to strip them out, and how to get top dollar.

He also goes over the value that can be found in the “rag trade” (buying and selling used clothing) like Levi’s and designer items. He tells you where to go to find things cheap, how to spot the good stuff (some shirts resell for $200+ a pop), and what to expect.

You’ll Also Hear…

The hidden value in old copy machines, where to find them and how to part them out

The surprising way some thrift stores work in bigger cities and how to work them (be prepared to dive into giant bins while wearing thick gloves if you want to try this route)

A sneaky little trick for getting deep discounts at large Chinese manufacturing websites -- without paying their large shipping fees

Dave’s go-to website for all things metal

The best way to get in touch with Dave if you have any questions

There are many different areas to focus on in the junk/scrap business because almost everything you’ll come across has value. If you learn how to spot the good stuff, repair (or part out) the almost-good stuff, and resell everything fast – you’ll quickly be able to make a decent living off the things most people throw away. And in Part Eleven, you’ll hear how to make sure you get every last gem.

- 11-minute audio, 11-page transcript

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12. BONUS #1: Junk Finder Letter

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How can you take legal position of something and sell it without actually owning it?

It's with my outrageous Option Agreement. I learned about this clever agreement from the late great direct mail king, Jim Straw. Jims sold over 400 million dollars on product via the mail.

He's also made $1,000,000 back in the day when a million bucks was really something snooping around. He tells the story how he had learned about an abandoned building that had over one million dollars worth of printing equipment.

He was able to use this legal options agreement to take temporary ownership of this equipment so he could sell it. With an options agreement and the rights to extend the time the agreement is good for, you have total control and legal ownership of a product for virtually no money down.

When you start using my Neighborhood Snoop letter, you are going to come across all kinds of valuable stuff. And the seller would be willing to sell you the item. But you don't want to invest your money on the item only to take ownership. Now you can use this legal options agreement to do the same.

I know you have heard of OPM - Other People's Money. This is the perfect example of how to take control over valuable property using none of your own money.

This agreement will help you legally take ownership of valuable property for an agreed time frame without you having to pay or take ownership. It will virtually erase your downside risk in buying and selling items too large to take possession of.

You get both the word and PDF versions of this letter.

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14. BONUS #4: Direct Contact With Dave Bross "The Boss".

This is something special. If after going through the Scrap Magic System, you still have questions, you get Dave's personal email address. You can ask him any advice you want. Pick his brain on the best way to handle a deal, locate the best buys or just to say hi to let him know how much you enjoyed the Scrap Magic System . Dave's pretty good about getting back by email and am sure having his contact information can be helpful. He's also has agreed that if you want to get on the phone with him, he'll offer you consulting by phone for only $1 per minute with a 10 minute minimum. This price is ridiculously low and almost crazy but he said that he wants to help as many of my subscribers enjoy the business that has been so good to him over the years. So who am I to argue.

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