everythingold
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I try to not let it get to me. But this is heart breaking.
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everythingold
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Don't forget the dryer. I did put the face plate to the rollermatic to the side if anyone needs it.
norfolksouthern
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One day, I'll return the favor to a stupid HE front loader. Wait 'till you guys see what happens to a Wave-Touch when it lands in my clutches!
NorfolkSouthern
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Parts!
There are some valuable parts there in that carcass, especially if the tub is good. By all means get it and part it out of you can, someone here will likely buy them.
There are some valuable parts there in that carcass, especially if the tub is good. By all means get it and part it out of you can, someone here will likely buy them.
everythingold
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can't get the parts, strict policy against climbing on "the pile"
I know
all to well about "the pile" When I gutted out the donor rollermatic I wanted to recycle the cabinet, so I took it to the local recycle pile. Those trash people were so rude. I had to back this huge vehicle I was driving right up to the pile before they would remove it. So, I sat right there and never offered to help get it out, I let the help do all the work since they were so rude. I didn't even care how much I could get for the carcass, I just wanted to get away from "the pile". They even had razor wire up around the fencing, how ridiculous!
They made their first and last buck off any of my donations.
all to well about "the pile" When I gutted out the donor rollermatic I wanted to recycle the cabinet, so I took it to the local recycle pile. Those trash people were so rude. I had to back this huge vehicle I was driving right up to the pile before they would remove it. So, I sat right there and never offered to help get it out, I let the help do all the work since they were so rude. I didn't even care how much I could get for the carcass, I just wanted to get away from "the pile". They even had razor wire up around the fencing, how ridiculous!
They made their first and last buck off any of my donations.
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One of these days, when I get some real money, I'll go and buy a brand new front loader. Then, I'll take photos of the box, owners manuals, machine packaging, detergent samples, etc. All laid out, pretty, best dressed, and ready for installation. Except there will be no installation! Instead, I will take a 20 pound sledge hammer and pound the living snot out of it. Then I'll deliver it to that scrap yard and heave it on their stupid pile with the strict policy, and take photos of that. I'm sure it'll jerk a few tears from some of the idiots who work there. Then, of course, I'll upload EVERYTHING for the world to see. That will serve as a GRAPHIC explanation of what I think about the HE trash imposed on us by the tofu Bambi-lover crowd. Let them p*** and moan about "you could have donated it!". Screw them!
Just for good measure, I will MAKE DARN SURE it's the top-rated by Consumer Reports model; the most raved modern miracle techno-marvel. With all the bells, whistles, and doodads. Just the public drama alone will be well worth the expense.
NorfolkSouthern
Just for good measure, I will MAKE DARN SURE it's the top-rated by Consumer Reports model; the most raved modern miracle techno-marvel. With all the bells, whistles, and doodads. Just the public drama alone will be well worth the expense.
NorfolkSouthern
Midnight raids are always fun...
Years ago, one of the local scrapyards wouldn't pay for appliances because the price was so low, but they would let you drop them there for free. I must have gave them 40-50 hulks over a few months.
Then one day I saw a newer Maytag dryer sitting near the pile. Nice shape, I needed it for parts. I asked about it, even offered to PAY for it. No, once they're in the yard, we won't sell them, I was told.
That was the LAST time I ever dealt with them. Thankfully, they filed bankruptcy last year, and are now out of business.
Then one day I saw a newer Maytag dryer sitting near the pile. Nice shape, I needed it for parts. I asked about it, even offered to PAY for it. No, once they're in the yard, we won't sell them, I was told.
That was the LAST time I ever dealt with them. Thankfully, they filed bankruptcy last year, and are now out of business.
This bugs me........
we have that here with "once it comes in, it can't go out"...
I thought that's what recycling was all about.....if we can take a machine and a few new parts and get another 10 years out of it, isn't that better than recycling the whole machine to end up with 25% recycled post-consumer goods?
this is why we end up with a disposable economy!
I can't tell you how many nice machines I have seen at the dump site and not allowed to have them.............
we have that here with "once it comes in, it can't go out"...
I thought that's what recycling was all about.....if we can take a machine and a few new parts and get another 10 years out of it, isn't that better than recycling the whole machine to end up with 25% recycled post-consumer goods?
this is why we end up with a disposable economy!
I can't tell you how many nice machines I have seen at the dump site and not allowed to have them.............
NorfolkSouthern---
Here's a good way to get your point across to far more people AND save yourself a lot of money.
Make a picket sign, stand on a crowded downtown corner and YELL YOUR FREAKIN' LUNGS OUT!! Good way to work off frustration, too.
Here's a good way to get your point across to far more people AND save yourself a lot of money.
Make a picket sign, stand on a crowded downtown corner and YELL YOUR FREAKIN' LUNGS OUT!! Good way to work off frustration, too.
I have a feeling that the bullets will fly at me - but, Guys, you can't save them all. If a machine were to pop up in Waterloo like this I immediately think: PARTS MACHINE. We cannot go to our local parts distributor and pick up seals, bellows, and rollers anymore, so why not be happy when you come upon a washer like this? Hell, I see good parts just looking at the photo (Jet Action pulsator, possibly the wash tub, maybe a good outer tub, etc.)
Then when you do find a machine that is worthy of restoring, or maybe even turnkey - you'll sleep at night knowing you've got the good stashed away if something were to go awry.
Plus - don't expect the rest of the public to relish every old appliance they come across and not toss them to the curb. Expect stuff like this to happen. Be proactive and go out and search for it. Otherwise this is all you'll find.
But, Kenny - I'm with you on your boycott!
Ben
Then when you do find a machine that is worthy of restoring, or maybe even turnkey - you'll sleep at night knowing you've got the good stashed away if something were to go awry.
Plus - don't expect the rest of the public to relish every old appliance they come across and not toss them to the curb. Expect stuff like this to happen. Be proactive and go out and search for it. Otherwise this is all you'll find.
But, Kenny - I'm with you on your boycott!
Ben
Last year when I rescued my 1972 Lady K and her cousin the 1972 60-series, I had to plead with the VERY NICE lady on the phone who passed me along to her supervisor, who was willing to listen to my plight. Charlotte has the same (no outbound haul) policy on anything that comes into the yard.
I had to explain how the machines were taken there inadvertently, how they were hard to replace, and how it was all my mistake.
I think the machines are possibly the only two that have ever escaped the recycling center intact, and Lady was almost not intact.
I had to explain how the machines were taken there inadvertently, how they were hard to replace, and how it was all my mistake.
I think the machines are possibly the only two that have ever escaped the recycling center intact, and Lady was almost not intact.
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Money talks if you get it tothe right person. I had a deal with two local yards,one would sell me appliances for usually $10 each piece. The other,I took my scrap in ,did not charge the yard,but if I saw anything I needed,it was mine for the asking. As a matter of fact,one of the kenmore dryers I have which soberleaf took pictures of and will post later,came from salvage yard(and the owner of the yard helped me load it on my truck!). Find the right person,make it worth their effort,and sometimes you can win,build,or "help" them see your point!! IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY(always was). While we are on the subject,make friends with your local appliance dealer/servicer,if you treat them well,sometimes they will keep an eye out for those choice pieces on your "shopping list". And remember to help them when they need something too! We can't persuade the mean spirited people,but some will still help you if they can. As always,my best to all of you,Walt
Money talks if you get it tothe right person. I had a deal with two local yards,one would sell me appliances for usually $10 each piece. The other,I took my scrap in ,did not charge the yard,but if I saw anything I needed,it was mine for the asking. As a matter of fact,one of the kenmore dryers I have which soberleaf took pictures of and will post later,came from salvage yard(and the owner of the yard helped me load it on my truck!). Find the right person,make it worth their effort,and sometimes you can win,build,or "help" them see your point!! IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY(always was). While we are on the subject,make friends with your local appliance dealer/servicer,if you treat them well,sometimes they will keep an eye out for those choice pieces on your "shopping list". And remember to help them when they need something too! We can't persuade the mean spirited people,but some will still help you if they can. As always,my best to all of you,Walt
walt
always glad to see you popping in here for a post!
promise i will do a thread on my trip to visit you very soon and post all those pics of your beautiful stoves, dryers and washers! and the stereo! can't forget that! just wanna take my time here and do it right!~
always glad to see you popping in here for a post!
promise i will do a thread on my trip to visit you very soon and post all those pics of your beautiful stoves, dryers and washers! and the stereo! can't forget that! just wanna take my time here and do it right!~
everythingold
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This place is by the book, no slipping someone a $20, believe me, I do it all the time. And no fence jumping either. Jail does not appeal to me. Apparently some moron fell on "the pile" and seriouly injured himself. So, one idiot ruins it for everyone else. And there is only one scrap yard here that will even allow you to buy scrap. That makes no sense to me, but it is not my company. F' em.
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