Lessons Learned - Selling Scrap Metal For Cash

One day I’ll get the hang of this lol
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  • @BrendaBlystone-ur6fy
    @BrendaBlystone-ur6fy7 ай бұрын

    Good morning poly it's amazing to see another amazing video from yu hope you're having amazing day

  • @PawMom101
    @PawMom1017 ай бұрын

    Have a few baskets or totes with you at all times of ya and duck tape. Never know if you'll need them while picking up scrap metal or small stuff

  • @user-ic5cj2up8n
    @user-ic5cj2up8n7 ай бұрын

    Praying your back gets better good that you guys are doing good .

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much 🙏

  • @andysharp21
    @andysharp217 ай бұрын

    Well done Poly, great day out for you. That partnership you have going with your cuz is working good. Keep up the good work.

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes agreed. I’ve been out there for less time and come back much lighter than usual, taking some pressure off the back.

  • @brockshields9336
    @brockshields93367 ай бұрын

    Just over $1,000 for your trip to the big city. Bugs me that ReSteal only pays .14 for metal where Manhari's paying .35 or more. I know you've mentioned that Manhari is by a port to ship to China. Those portable A/C units might be worth accumulating and taking there for a much better price. I guess Ewaste Ben doesn't want to take a chance of showing his face on KZread. Always fun to follow along on your Scrappy Adventures. Thanks for sharing.

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes I was thinking of doing exactly that with any new AC units 👍👍

  • @MegaLuke998

    @MegaLuke998

    7 ай бұрын

    Im a scraper in Sydney pull the aircons apart and can make some really good money

  • @y.lelivelt2619
    @y.lelivelt26197 ай бұрын

    I always see scrappers take the Christmas lights apart in the yards.

  • @brendataylor5371
    @brendataylor5371Ай бұрын

    Enjoyed your videos those two beautiful pieces you found look like Crystal get some rest I feel like your back was bothering you today may God bless you and your family

  • @dianadean5994
    @dianadean59947 ай бұрын

    Great finds kiddo. Hope you are feeling some better. Please take care of yourself don’t worry about scraping till your back is better. Hugs to all. 🥰

  • @tjdacatlady1920
    @tjdacatlady19207 ай бұрын

    Great video Poly! I'm still amazed at Australia's scrap piles in front of the homes.. Hope your back feels better soonest. I'm glad you are taking care of yourself when you lift items. Have you gone back to the chiropractor? Anyway, have a lovely evening. 😚😘💗

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes weekly check up for 4 weeks

  • @michelebrown7951
    @michelebrown79517 ай бұрын

    Hi Poly, always nice too see you. How have you been feeling? Take care of yourself please. Much love and respect ❤❤

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Doing great thanks 🙏

  • @apainintheass1275
    @apainintheass12757 ай бұрын

    Nice sweet payout 💰💰 great tag along. Have a good weekend 😊

  • @farhanayasmin5907
    @farhanayasmin59077 ай бұрын

    I enjoy travelling with street to street stay healthy take care see you in next video

  • @sued616
    @sued6167 ай бұрын

    Really good finds,good to see your been careful with your back ,stay cool in our heat.

  • @kathyfuhrmann8297
    @kathyfuhrmann82977 ай бұрын

    I hope your back wan't too jacked after all that work. Entertaining and educational, Mr. Prophet. Well done! :)

  • @afineliner740
    @afineliner7407 ай бұрын

    Good stuff !! 👍

  • @dawnwilkinson8717
    @dawnwilkinson87177 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your video the total at the scrap yard was good but unfortunate about the motor/transformer thing. Glad to see you are possibly a little better but please keep protecting your back. Hope to see you again next week 😃

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Ty 🙏

  • @lukekingi2210
    @lukekingi22107 ай бұрын

    Chur bro, you're so lucky, you get the goods out there. Sort of makes the 32 degrees at 10am worth it. Boxes of wrapped wires etc. Keep up the good work as always and I hope the back isn't giving you too much grief. You'll still be out there regardless haha all that stuff is too good not to go out. Take care brother Yo

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Chur brother. Can’t resist aye 😂

  • @silviaB.LL3921
    @silviaB.LL39217 ай бұрын

    Hello 😊 never ending srap 😅 but this is good for you😅 go careful with your back😮 and see you in the bext one 🤙😎🇪🇦

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz40047 ай бұрын

    Nice haul

  • @maggiecousineau1877
    @maggiecousineau18777 ай бұрын

    I was always worried you would hurt your back lifting things over your head into the trailer.

  • @cathyharville7226
    @cathyharville72267 ай бұрын

    With the microwaves, stoves, washers and dryers you have a new total! Number to beet is 16 on appliances! You go dudeM😊

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    👌😁

  • @bettinamojica2481
    @bettinamojica24817 ай бұрын

    Hi happy new year to you too . Great haul🎉

  • @deborahburdick8871
    @deborahburdick88717 ай бұрын

    From Florida and our 30* temp, Merry Christmas and HAPPINESS NEW YEAR, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. BEEN PRAYING FOR YOUR BACK. Love, Deborah

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @delikotemo6259
    @delikotemo62597 ай бұрын

    🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @maryannevenitucci6271
    @maryannevenitucci62717 ай бұрын

    how's your back feeling! Another great haul!

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes doing great Ty 🙏

  • @maryannevenitucci6271

    @maryannevenitucci6271

    7 ай бұрын

    glad to hear it!@@PolyProphet

  • @user-qc9kk9yj4b
    @user-qc9kk9yj4b7 ай бұрын

    Полли, всего тебе доброго и с наступающим 2024 годом!С пожеланиями из России Надежда.

  • @leannkennedy6568
    @leannkennedy65687 ай бұрын

    I'm sure y I u know by now that the Cannondale bike is an expensive aluminum one.

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    I think this one is graphite 👌

  • @leannkennedy6568

    @leannkennedy6568

    7 ай бұрын

    @@PolyProphet cool!

  • @Bundasopiterbaru
    @Bundasopiterbaru7 ай бұрын

    Hasil yang Sangat memuaskan.. Kagum dengan hasil yang dicapai

  • @jamescosgrave626
    @jamescosgrave6265 ай бұрын

    Love your show Poly, you are a very nice man, the nice way you talk to people, from Glen Waverley area..

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. We love going to glen Waverley to eat dinner 😋

  • @joyceoconnor1889
    @joyceoconnor18897 ай бұрын

    Can you not go out in the evening to work as it is cooler 😎

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    In summers past I’d just start earlier. It’s not multiple hot days in a row yet so keeping it the same for now 👍👍

  • @andrewprettyquick2070
    @andrewprettyquick20707 ай бұрын

    Torn muscles- little secret - Vitamin K. Helps them attach back to the bone, and vitamin K helps repair bone also. I call it the trauma vitamin.

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip mate 🙏

  • @DietmarSchone
    @DietmarSchone7 ай бұрын

    Hallo Poly Danke für Die schöne Lampe Schickste die mir nach Deutschland Geil Schönes Video wieder Grüße aus Sachsen -Anhalt 🤣🤣

  • @viper1106
    @viper11067 ай бұрын

    16:47 bags of shoes 17:40 again 19:20 lovely heels 😢 20:16 closer look

  • @user-pv2zx5mw7v
    @user-pv2zx5mw7v7 ай бұрын

    2nd love youre vids 😊

  • @vinnienowhere1015
    @vinnienowhere10157 ай бұрын

    Some hot summer days in Melbourne Poly. Keep cool bruh! Merry Christmas!

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas mate 👍👍

  • @johnsharp8627
    @johnsharp86277 ай бұрын

    Thought it looked like there were some nice appliance cords not taken. Am I missing something with those? Isn't there copper in them?

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    I don’t remember those appliances 🤔 I must not of seen them 😅

  • @johnsharp8627

    @johnsharp8627

    7 ай бұрын

    @@PolyProphet Maybe some of them were hoses, but thought there were a couple appliance wires. I'm new to scrapping. Wasn't sure if there is copper in all appliance wires.

  • @shirleyabrams6710
    @shirleyabrams67107 ай бұрын

    Loved watching your Chanel 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻💖so glad I found you have a lovely Christmas happy holidays 🎅🎄see you in the new year with more great adventures 💋💖💖💖💖💖xxxxx

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @sued616
    @sued6167 ай бұрын

    Good payday

  • @joselinel4779
    @joselinel47797 ай бұрын

    😃👍👋👋

  • @salwalotfi565
    @salwalotfi5657 ай бұрын

    Ciao poly tutto ok 💕💕💕

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Doing good Ty 🙏

  • @joshlynn3674
    @joshlynn36747 ай бұрын

    I wish it was 32 degrees over here in England it’s more like -2 anyway great video as always Poly 👊🏻

  • @debbie6760
    @debbie67607 ай бұрын

    Great video as usual now take it easy 👍🏼 😂

  • @andrewprettyquick2070
    @andrewprettyquick20707 ай бұрын

    100m unaided skipdiving champion!. Done good myself this week. Voice commanded satnav- needed a battery boost, works fine worth £50. Fridge freezer, quite new, working. Bedding box, quite ornate, does it's job. 5 broken TV's for parts, listed on eBay expecting £200 profit. Pair of philips Fidelio speaker 100watt, near perfect conditon- keeping, they look and sound great. Other bits and bobs. Also made a friend.

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Noice! 👌

  • @dalecrary8738
    @dalecrary87387 ай бұрын

    Nice scrap run, but still seeing a lot of wire on those appliances. Copper wire is still priced decent.

  • @fayedewitt4183
    @fayedewitt41837 ай бұрын

    ❤😊

  • @trasieinkersole491
    @trasieinkersole4917 ай бұрын

    Hope you’re healing well. Can you wear a weight belt to support your back? May help you. Anyway, great job today, well done. ❤️💙

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    The sitting for too long is the worst part of it. Ty for the advice 🙏

  • @andrewprettyquick2070
    @andrewprettyquick20707 ай бұрын

    Doesn't look broken that washer. Good luck.

  • @leannkennedy6568
    @leannkennedy65687 ай бұрын

    3140

  • @eddyvillemain224
    @eddyvillemain2247 ай бұрын

    Trop cool 👍👍👍🙏🇲🇫

  • @maxcloutier5285
    @maxcloutier52857 ай бұрын

    Watched the title : lesson learned. He he, this guy is gone take care of his back more than ever. At the scrap yard, two rows of white good. I told myself, me and this guy do not learn lessons the same way ! And push the lesson to see if his back is good enough for the motor, lol. Oh, the lesson is about the transformers. The microwaves loose a bit of value. Will you continue to take the microwave transformers ? Still a fair price I think. You have a good price for motors, here in Quebec, I have only 18 cents per pound wich is around 40 cents per kilo.

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes I’ll still collect them but not sell them like I did in this video. I was saving transformers to check if they were copper copper and ended up with a glut

  • @maxcloutier5285

    @maxcloutier5285

    7 ай бұрын

    @@PolyProphet Today, I scapped 4 microwaves. One had a Copper copper transformers. It is the only one I found during the last 6 months. I also found one with a copper inverter. My experience say that there is fewer and fewer with copper. Todays copper microwave was an old vintage

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes same here mate. I only have a handful of copper copper transformers

  • @davutsengul4154
    @davutsengul41547 ай бұрын

    Videolar çok güzel devamigelsin lutfen

  • @user-ey3fr2rq6z
    @user-ey3fr2rq6z7 ай бұрын

    First!))

  • @scottbormann2765
    @scottbormann27657 ай бұрын

    Apparently there are some people that just don't like cutting their grass, your 1st pick up, that grass was so long, sorry I see those things.

  • @sbbikes3623

    @sbbikes3623

    7 ай бұрын

    Mayby the person has hurt there back !

  • @scottbormann2765

    @scottbormann2765

    7 ай бұрын

    @@sbbikes3623 Ask for help then.

  • @francis-kp9cw
    @francis-kp9cw7 ай бұрын

    0:04 .🇺🇲Hawaii🤙

  • @gracecouchrealtor4413
    @gracecouchrealtor44136 ай бұрын

  • @user-ko3ht4vo9q
    @user-ko3ht4vo9q7 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @SA-du9mc
    @SA-du9mc7 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤🇮🇳🇮🇳👍👌

  • @heathermurray9939
    @heathermurray99397 ай бұрын

    Since this video have you had the bad storms

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes there were storms and lightning recently

  • @user-cj8tr8qg7p
    @user-cj8tr8qg7p7 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @heathermurray9939
    @heathermurray99397 ай бұрын

    Have you worn a weight lifting belt to protect your back when out scrapping

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    The main problem I had was sitting down for too long. My hips and lower back compress and it was uncomfortable.

  • @matthewleening2413
    @matthewleening24133 ай бұрын

    Hey poly what is the diffence between that cord and normal cord can you not mix it ?

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    3 ай бұрын

    Sorry mate I can’t remember which cord it was in this vid 🤔

  • @elsienorback7689
    @elsienorback76897 ай бұрын

    Do you resell certain bikes if they are good?

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes 💯 👍

  • @matthewleening2413
    @matthewleening24133 ай бұрын

    Where do you take your laptops and all that to ? In sunshine area ?

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    3 ай бұрын

    I sell them to Ewaste Ben in Footscray area

  • @merriepope9387
    @merriepope93877 ай бұрын

    🤙🤙🤙

  • @lisasharinglifestorieswith4182
    @lisasharinglifestorieswith41827 ай бұрын

    I got a question for you and you're an Australian I live in Michigan I have a van it's older but it's nice it's still pretty nice not it's not complete junk it's a 2011 Dodge I'm going to start doing this scrapping I probably won't be able to do it on the level you do it I'm a woman I won't be able to get refrigerators washing machines but I'm going to do with the scrapping place that somebody told me to go to and you know I can take broken my ways and all any suggestions that would help me I'm new to this and I know nothing thank you so much my name is Lisa

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    A van is a great start Lisa! I’m not sure but I’m guessing your winters are frozen over? If that’s the case perhaps you can learn as much as you can and hit the ground running in spring. I’m not sure how it works over there but over here tradesmen stockpile scrap like electricians keep really high-quality cable off cuts. Often they have no time to take it to the scrap yard themselves. You could provide a service & pay them for their high-quality cable and then bring it home and strip it and make some money that way? You would need to purchase a small wire stripper and some fishing type hanging scales though. I’m planning to buy these tools and am hoping to test it out after new years. Learn from my experience (mistakes) 😅

  • @user-xr1vo5rp6z
    @user-xr1vo5rp6z6 ай бұрын

    Хороший денёк 😊

  • @mikeyoung5211
    @mikeyoung52117 ай бұрын

    Why do you leave all the metal

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Did I?

  • @heidemariewilk348
    @heidemariewilk3487 ай бұрын

    Hallo Poly! Ich freue mich immer wieder auf Ihre Videos, aber ich vermisse gerade jetzt das weihnachtlich ausgeschmückte Straßenbild in eurer Region. Gibt es so etwas bei euch nicht? Sie sammeln doch auch Lichterketten, also müssten sie doch auch irgendwann eingesetzt gewesen sein. Fällt bei euch wegen der hohen Temperaturen Weihnachten aus, denn Sie sind immer sommerlich gekleidet? Ich wünsche Ihnen auf jeden Fall auch besinnliche Zeit in Ihrer Familie. Mögen Sie alle glücklich und gesund dem Jahreswechsel entgegen gehen. Liebe Grüße aus Frankfurt Oder in Deutschland ❣️👵🦽

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    There’s plenty of houses lit up at night! I only go out when the suns up 👍👍

  • @heidemariewilk348

    @heidemariewilk348

    7 ай бұрын

    @@PolyProphet Das war mir schon vorher klar, aber es gibt weder Minesänger noch weihnachtliche Figuren oder glitzernde Girlanden oder Kugeln an den Häusern oder Vorgärten. 😅 Logisch, das Sie nur am Tage die Metalle sammeln. 😅 Dennoch müssten überall bei euch Rentiere und bunte Welten von Elfen und Weihnachtsmänner auf den Rasenflächen entstanden sein. Vielleicht habe ich eine falsche Vorstellung von eurem Leben, da ich es mit New York vergleiche. Den Prunk finde ich magisch und wunderschön, da es in Deutschland sparsamer zugeht trotz der Wende.

  • @tombolin7168
    @tombolin71687 ай бұрын

    👍✌🏻🏴‍☠️🇺🇦🎬

  • @yunustuac3096
    @yunustuac30967 ай бұрын

    Hello, the third bike is very nice, can you give it to me as a gift? I am Yunus from Turkey

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    It’s sold mate

  • @scottbormann2765
    @scottbormann27657 ай бұрын

    How'd you hurt your back, the swing in your bedroom, a little 69, or just from lifting too much, tell us the truth brother.

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Haha must of been the dinner for two lad

  • @bogdan_rs06
    @bogdan_rs067 ай бұрын

    Why do you leave so much metal there end just dont take everything😅

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    Multiple reasons why I might leave something 🙂

  • @joyceoconnor1889
    @joyceoconnor18897 ай бұрын

    Why do u not take all the scrap metal you will never become a millionaire with all the stuff you leave behind 😢

  • @PolyProphet

    @PolyProphet

    7 ай бұрын

    The current price is low