Back In Business - 24 Free Recycling Finds SAVED & SOLD For $1,566... A Perfect iMac Computer?!
To not sacrifice the promotion of recycling and environmental awareness, I'm posting this on both Steem and Hive. With unique followers on both platforms, I want to reach and motivate as many people as possible. My view is that we all share one planet, regardless of what platforms we use. Plain and simple.
The virus couldn't hold me down forever. I'm back in business to help the environment.
Below are 24 things I saved from my neighborhood's curbside recycling, cleaned/fixed as necessary, and sold for pure profit.
Aside from the money, I want to highlight the weight and volume I'm cumulatively saving for all of us. This isn't just for me. I truly do this for everyone, hoping more people will contribute on their own over time.
Even with an economic downturn, sales are moving again since I'm well enough to sell. I have no concern that I can't thrive during any economy because my inventory cost is $0, supply is endless, and this is a ton of fun for me. I can always lower my prices to make this move.
It's been 24 days since I got knocked down. I'm being extract careful to use gloves, a mask, and wipe everything down with a Clorox wipe. I also let all customers know that they should let their package sit 1-2 days after they're received, and to wipe it down again for extra precaution.
Again, all of these was saved from being wasted so that others can keep them alive. I usually ship with only recycled packaging, but given the situation where I am, I used a lot of USPS' free shipping supplies for safety reasons.
I still haven't worked for a minute in 4 years and 11 months since I quit my corporate job. Will you dream about freedom, or go get it?
Free money and all SAVED with my bare gloved hands:
Antique Japanese bumble bee tinker toy sold online for $33.50. ~8 ounces
21.5" iMac computer and bonus recycled Apple wireless keyboard sold to a grad student from Kenya for $180 cash. Pretty cool find I almost kept to play StarCraft Brood War on during the lockdown. ~23 pounds.
Miele vacuum found and sold for $125 cash in under 24 hours. ~10 pounds
Plumbing drain unclogging drill tool sold for $100 cash. This thing was a mess inside and out before I took the rust off. ~10 pounds
Tivoli radio sold for $60 cash to a man who wanted to give it to his blind relative as a gift. ~5 pounds
Dollar bill counter fixed and sold for $50 cash. ~8 pounds
10.5 pounds of Star Wars Death Star Legos sold for $110 cash to a thrilled buyer.
AeroGarden seedling grow light sold for $70 cash to a nice guy from Holland. ~4 pounds
Dishwasher rack sold online for $79. ~5 pounds
Stroller bumper bar sold online for $34. ~1 pound
Vacuum power nozzle tested and sold online for $65. ~4.5 pounds
Music mixer board fader caps sold online for $17.50. ~1 ounce
4 Lego crocodiles sold for fun online for $11.50. ~2 ounces
Vacuum brushroll motor tested and sold online for $37. ~1 pound
Printer paper output tray sold online for $25. ~1/2 pound.
Wheelchair seat back sold online for $80. ~5 pounds
Hello Kitty arts & crafts template sold online for $30. ~1/2 pound
Replacement breast milk pump motor tested and sold online for $30. ~2 pounds
Coffee machine grinder sold untested online for $90. ~2 pounds
MBE study book sold online for $20. ~4 pounds
Printer paper catch tray sold online for $24. ~1.5 pounds
6 empty Hermes boxes sold online for $75. ~5.5 pounds
Plumbing tool sold online for parts/repair for $125. ~7 pounds
Centrifuge tested and sold online for $95. ~13 pounds
It was tough taking 2 full weeks off, but my drive and determination to continue my mission will make that a blip in the past soon.
Again, all of these were personally recovered by walking around at night with my cell phone flashlight, a backpack, and my own hands. These are things people walked by for hours and didn't care to notice or take to help the environment or their own pockets.
The $1,566 is revenue before any fees and shipping. A decent portion was for cash.
P.S. I found what could be my biggest find EVER on Monday night, while my entire city was fast asleep. A post on this will follow soon.
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. I'd also like to add determination and effort. Remember that if you feel down on luck lately.
Thanks,
Matt
Good to hear you back up and running Matt.
A bad virus can't keep a good recycler down.
Thank you. It was more frustrating for me to be unable to sell stuff than have to be stuck at home. I still have to take it easy, but now I can operate and feel good about contributing to society again!
Luckily the virus hasn't found its way to us yet - but I am sure it will in time.
Happy selling...
Boom!
Now you can walk the streets and score without competition and worry as you already had this cvirus!
I actually am not sure if I'm at risk of getting it again or not, or a different strain. Right now, I'm being extra cautious, especially since I'm not 100% yet and don't want to aggravate anything. My chest and throat are the areas of worry for that as I can still "feel it" there, not nowhere else. Hoping it's mostly asthma, but it doesn't quite feel the same.
Glad you caught this post. Few fans on here these days.