I like to stop in my local store at least once a week to see what they have. Some of my best finds have been, Barilla plus pasta for.50 a box, canned beets, peas, corn, string beans and diced tomatoes for.25 a can, IAMS 4lb bags of dog food for $2 a bag,.5 liter bottles of Perrier for.25 each, Kelloggs Smart Start cereal for $1 a box, Ken’s salad dressings for.25 a bottle, 10lb red potatoes for $2.
Especially for older cars or antique vehicles being restored, used car parts may very well be the only answer to your parts needs. You may not find any auto supply outlet with access to car parts for a ’49 Studebaker pickup or a ’32 Ford, but you may very well find salvage yards with cars that are being sold for parts.
The Internet has become a great place through which to find old gold jewelry. However, you need to be careful and make smart decisions. Never send people money before you get a chance to inspect the property. See if it’s real gold and then determine if it’s something you should purchase. It might make sense to get started with people who you can interact with in person in your local community. That decreases your chances of getting into a bad deal.
Others would even consider buying and selling scrap gold as a business. They would invest in buying scrap from anybody and anywhere then when they have collected enough, they would sell this at a much higher price. The income is actually good in this kind of business as long as you are expert in scrutinizing pure gold and you are experienced in business dealings.
Prior to sending in your gold, it is a best to remove anything of value from it. If you are selling rings, for example, remove any stones out or remove the gold of the item so one can weight the gold one by one. Always remember that other alloys such as silver, platinum and the stones may also have their own values. If you can separate them, that is better. If not ensure that it is clear and that there is other valuable metal and get a price for those materials also.
Keep in mind that auto salvage parts are similar to swap meets in that most prices are negotiable. This is especially true when you’re buying parts that are not in good condition. Ask for a discount or offer a lower price. Junkyards will often agree just to move the inventory. That being said, you can expect to pay nearly half of the cost of a new part. For example, a water pump for a BMW 740i may cost $140 new. Expect to pay $70 (in cash) at the junkyard.
You must acquire an attitude of independence. I know this can be tough, especially when you are depressed and anxious to get back together. You must make yourself do this.Keeping active doing the things you enjoy is very important.
