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Post# 633428   10/22/2012 at 09:31 (4,175 days old) by 1966_mustang ()        

I run accross these GREAT finds that people find for sale but they are always Way off on the other side of the country.... When you respond to the add people think your Crazy for wanting to ship it accross the country...(as I am willing to pay 200 to 300 buck to do).
How do I search and make these great finds in my area in the south east??





Post# 633451 , Reply# 1   10/22/2012 at 13:12 (4,175 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        

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There are a great number of places you can check. Here in Reno, in addition to the haul always my shop takes in, I am friends with other small, independent dealers/servicers who know what I want. I occasionally check in with them so they remember me. Also, the thrift stores are not to be overlooked! I have made many great finds at the Salvation Army clearance wherehouse where the 'as is' stuff shows up. There are multiple organizations who haul away donations like old appliances. Some are nationally known but many are small, local charities. Networking is key here! You may or should tell them that you'll be willing to pay a small donation for good machines that they would not normally sell or fix but might get a small amount selling them as scrap.

Most of the big box stores like Lowes, HD or Sears most likely are write offs as they either have a deal in place with some local co to haul away their trade ins or just outright scrap them for money or for store policy but sometimes you might get lucky. Then there's always C/L...

Good luck and good hunting!

RCD


Post# 633517 , Reply# 2   10/22/2012 at 19:36 (4,175 days old) by jamman_98 (Columbia, SC)        
Don't worry

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Sometimes you find stuff in your own back yard. I got a 1951 Frigidaire Refrigerator for $100 about 2 hours away. I've found several GE FF's just minutes from my house.  I'd seen some postings in the Atlanta area. But one thing I know is that these guys here on AW.org are the best at helping people find what they want. I got my GE FF from Yogitunes in NJ and a member traveling around picking up other appliances. Needless to say we came to an arrangement and I got my washer. Just be diligent. 

 

Joe

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