Very often our cars become non-functional, even refusing to start. At times such as this, it would be our duty to fix it – but, at the back of our mind we’d be constantly thinking of the costs. Therefore, the best thing to do is meet with the top recyclers and also seek replacements at used parts shops to get the parts you need at lower rates.
1980 pontiac sunbird I try not to get too hung up on any particular manufacturer, as I think all the major brands have something to offer. I know some players who swear by Dunlop, and love their Black Knights, or can’t bear to part with their older model Princes. And, that’s fine for the average club player.
Let me give you an example. I contacted a person in May 1998 who had a junker house he was thinking of selling. I met with him once and made him an offer. He didn’t like it. Did I stop there? No way! I called him twice a month for the last year. I mailed him two more offers he rejected. We finally came to an accord and closed this month.
Another area in which car buyers should be reliable in is the money they offer. If they claim to give top-dollar, then it should be a higher number than a junk yard or someone buying for parts. Try not to be suspicious of the amount they offer and accept it as just what they do.
Small, electric water heater $160 – $180 (In one property, I bought a small one that would accommodate the no more than, count ’em, “two” people that should have been living in the rental property.) Just remember, you don’t have to buy everything “new.” They know me well at the local junk and salvage yards in my area and I saved a bundle on things like doors and windows. Some stuff will need to be new, but buy salvage as much as you can.
Every junk yard is a little different with regard to pricing. And the amount you can expect to save will vary based on the type of item you’re looking for. For example, car seats may carry higher savings than fuel pumps. As a general rule, you should expect to pay 40% to 50% less than you would for a comparable new unit. A brand new “straight-from-the-box” alternator might cost $200. At a junkyard, you should expect to pay $100 to $120 for the same brand and model.
Tip: Look for narrowly defined niche markets where your product or service solves a unique need of the customers. Focus your marketing on them instead of trying to reach a broadly defined general market. You’ll generate more sales and enjoy a better return on your advertising expense.
