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Paul's epistle to a joint assembly of the Dekalbians & the YouTubians. 🙏🐑 The tire shop area manager is trying to benefit from your work. I say no to manipulation. He's trying to make money without contributing to the utility of the product.
If I was the regional manager's boss, I would have a stern talking to this regional manager for wasting time on a $20 a week thing as the company is making thousands and thousands of dollars per day and the regional manager salary is probably close to $100,000 per year. It's not worth his time to even talk about let alone making the store manager scramble to find someone else to buy the scrap, not pick it up but buy the scrap. So frustrating this corporate mindset
You nailed it Mr.Paul. I'm sure that youngman "in experienced manager" has no da#n clue about our waste, landfills or recycling. Let the company throw it in the dumpster. After they are charged for the weight of removal, things will change.
I asked 1 time. Years back. At a "national chain". They told me $2 each. I smiled. It's been more than an hour since I've been back 😁 Stay scrappy Palletman ❤️😁✌🏻
Hi Paul...to your question on paying for the scrap my answer is a strong "No"... the money you pay will more than likely go into the new managers pocket. God will provide elsewhere. Time to move on, give thanks for what God gave you then wait and watch for another door will open a better door, God knows best.
Hey Paul I would not pay because sooner or later he gonna stop you from getting it and start keeping it himself and sale it similar thing happens to me I was getting scrap from where Iive from the maintenance men's and they stop me from getting it started saleing
Thanks for that prayer of gentleness. That is exactly what I needed for today. Yes, help us to not fire back at people that do or seem to do us wrong. Help us to be slow to anger Lord. God bless you and thanks from Ontario..
I would vote no to paying a fee for a pick up. God blesses us in so many situations. I feel like something bigger n better will be with you soon. The new manager was probably put there to increase profit but that's his responsibility not yours. Sometimes we have to close one door to allow room for the next opportunity. Good luck. 👍
Nice haul paul don't ever pay for scrap brother they should pay you to haul it off.beside they know its hazardous waste becouse of the brake dust.they should be honored to have you haul it away for free. Stay safe,God bless you and your family brother
I just told "Mike the Scavenger ", I dragged a motor thingie with brass fittings on it behind my work dumpster. I asked several customers (in conversation) if they scrap. I had one gentleman that took it. It ended up being about 25.00 worth of brass, then shred metal. It made me feel good. I'm watching and learning from you and Mike.
Last post. i finally got to the end of your video. I was gratified to hear that your teenager can write (pen and paper style), and, spell correctly. Someone has taught the child well. Yes, I am old enough to say a teenager is a child. Love your prayer. That one soothed my heart. Bless all that you accomplish each and every day.
AYYY Paul, so good to hang out with you today. I say, don't pay for scrap, after a few weeks they will come to you and be glad to get the scrap out of their way, they, or should I say - the new manager needs to realize that you are doing them a service and as such are a valued member of the community. take care my friend.
I’m so impressed you being a good dad and having your son to write a functional paragraph on his reason for needing an early allowance. Also him having good penmanship. When my children’s dad was in jr high his mother had to raise 3 kids by herself. She came home late from work one night and checked everyone’s homework. His penmanship was horrific. She made her son get up and rewrite his work leaving a vivid impression to never write sloppy again. Not to be mean, but she knew he had potential and considered his teacher having to decipher his work. To this day and he’s almost 70 he has the most perfect, beautiful penmanship. Always enjoy your videos. Have a good weekend!!
The one 18 yr old that I work with can not read cursive. I'm actually teaching him how to write and read. He's awesome on the electronic side, but not in the real reading, writing and arithmetic world.
Dear Paul. I say no pay to the fee requested at that tire shop. Sounds like tgat new mgr is trying to increase his profit on your back. Dont fall for it please. I dont trust many people in the automotive business anyway, cause as a woman, ive experienced too many times being taken advantage of thinking im female and l wont ever know they wanted to charge me for something that doesnt even need to be replaced. Therefore, l learned the hard way to ask for my old parts! Thats how i put a stop to it. Wgat youre doing is hauling off their garbage, and they should pay you for that service you are providing. I suggest you counter offer that he pay you for your service. Bet he will sit down and shut up! I hope so! Please try that & let me know his response. Btw, tkx for your coast guard service! And also keep doing good scraping videos. I learn a lot from watching you scrap. And l enjoy your interactions w people and your prayers are a blessing to many. May God richly bless you for all you do for the environment. Love your moments of tranquility! And when you have a helper, especially Rick.
My son is shop foreman at a honda dealer in tx and they would never do that to you. Thats another reason why i feel that new mgr is trying to scam you!. Thanks for making this video paul! Hope you have a blessed 2023 my friend!
Thank you for the wisdom...My dad used to always tell us that idle hands are the devil's playground...he always had projects for us to do, and we loved him for teaching us to serve others, and the rewards will come back ten fold!!
God bless my Dad! He was a scrapper too. He passed away 5 yes ago, he was 98!! He'd be yellen at the neighborhood kids to get their asses over there and help him put that stuff in his truck!!! Oh, the memories
Thank you Paul I had not heard Natalie sing that song before. Her voice always brings a smile to me; You are very lucky to have met her she was a treasure.
Paul - I think it is just mean. You have to make it really financially viable for you. The new manager is just doing the typical "a new brush sweeps clean " thing. My honest unkind view would be - let him collect and sell the rotors himself and see what it means to deal with the scrap. It depends on how much hassle you are willing to deal with. Next he will ask for an annual contract and tenders. No - if there is no loyalty it may just be a door closing for you - another will open where God wants you to be.
I have to agree up to appoint. The bottom line is how much are they willing to take care of it there self. Maybe after a few months maybe they let you take it for much last then they want to.
But they are making money changing the oil ! Case in hand they charged me so much money for an air filter, and my brother in law looked up in an auto parts store and filter say $14 and I pay $44 when they break all the charges down! Now you know they are getting discount because they are buying in quantity ! But still making a 500% profit ! Just rip offs ! Big corporate greed !
The new manager might contact the scrapyard to arrange for a securable skip to be dropped off for the rotors and other bits to be put in. That way, the shop gets full value. This is how it works in the UK.
I like how you take the time to stop and talk to people. I try to do the same. It's respectful and I love to hear people's stories and experiences. Everyone is always in a hurry nowadays. Nice to see you do this.👍
Great lesson for all of us, Paul. And thanks for the pray about "out of sortness". I've been out of sort some this week. My brother and his wife have been sick with covid, and I worry. When I worry, I get as cranky as a wet hen on a hot rock (old expression from my childhood). And I then remember what someone once said to me - don't worry, pray. Have a great Labor Day, Paul.
Ever since your friend passed and you play her music, I think to myself what a special heartfelt tribute to her memory. I personally like her music. And I know that is a great way to remember someone special 🌷
Great video Paul. Here's a hint/trick I use. I tie a small piece of shoe string through the holes on my hard drive magnets. makes it alot easier to pull off metal when they are stuck. give it a try. 🙂
It blows my mind when I see the mountains of steel that would have ended up in your landfill it wasn't for scrapers like you! Great job Paul! Keep up the good work!
Paul, I have 2 very attractive veterans that went around to ALL the auto repair shops in my metro area, as well as the body shops. Because we are VETS, like yourself, everybody except a couple willingly give us their scrap metal for the writeoff. What's important to them is that we're not here today , gone tomorrow, again ,like you .
Your first pickup made me smile! I love your channel and watch you all the time. Can't stand it when I miss a video. I have to go back and binge 'til I'm caught up again. 😊Stay safe and healthy, Paul, and keep being you -- you are gold!
I say no to paying for the scrap you pick up at the garage. Haven't they already been paid for new roters from the customer. Kinda getting paid twice looks like to me. That's my 2 cents worth. Love the videos. Hang in there Paul! ❤👍🙏🎸
shops have to pay to get rid of tires, they hit you with that fee. most shops sub out the disposal to someone else. either by contract or some arrangement. same goes for rotors, rims. they dont have any requirement to just give their scrap away
Thanks for praying after your scrapping! That is so Cool! You just don’t see grateful hearts like that in many videos like this. What great parenting advice too 👍🏻. Keep up the Good Work
often times, chain stores leave decisions up to manager's. Office depot near me throws out all the school supplies they dont sell by Oct, the new mgr has his own guy now that comes and gets it. used to be first come first gets it
Wow! Paul i know why you did that my friend, you did that for me. I needed to hear that lesson today. And you taught me straight from the Bible too. I really appreciate that lesson cause you cant know how much l needed to hear it! God is good! All the time..God is good. I love what you do Paul. Keep letting God lead you. He knows all the people who are watching you and need to hear what you have to say. That lesson you taught your son when you asked him to write his paragraph about what is money and what can money do for you, for us. I sure would like to know what your son wrote, since you were so impressed with it! You're a great father setting a good example for your kids. And lm so happy youre a godly father! Yall are very blessed family! Im blessed by watching your scrapping vids. Enjoy your new year. Stay safe. Be healthy. Also, Glad to know you are using your VA! I had a podiatrist at the Dallas VAMC for over 20 yrs l saw him every 6 mos. But October was my last time to ever see him cause he moved home to Hawaii in November to care for his own mother. And Dr. Ho will continue working at the Honolulu VAMC. Good luck to you Paul. I would hope you could find one dr. at the VA to be that good to you.♥️ Marsha from Texas
Your scrap mess looks a lot neater than some peoples houses who don’t scrap. 🙂 As far as picking up the rotors from the chain outfit. I would leave them a container like a plastic barrel or box. Give your name and number to the manager. When the container is full you have a pre-agreed upon price to pick it up when the store calls. Make it fair for yourself price wise, so your not doing it for nothing. This way on months with few brake jobs you’re not making empty runs, and some months you may several runs. Be conservative on the percentage that you pay the shop, explain it’s to account for your costs and fluctuating steel prices. Now the shop can advertise to their customers that they recycle too.
This seems to be the wisest way if he has to pay at all. If the barrel will hold enough to cover the cost and make a profit. What is his past experiences?
@@donvoll2580 I was going to say, maybe manager could have a hand in on it. If manager just trying to help save a couple bucks fine. But if trying to make someone else to pay to get rid of there trash, doesn't work that way. Probably doesn't understand that steel, cast and tin you don't get anything for. Some places you may have to pay to get rid of tin (white metal).
My Dad tried to teach me the knot with the rabbit over the log around the tree and up through the hole, I think. Was a long time ago so really don’t remember it now. 😂
Hope you’re enjoying your time off, Paul, and, immersing yourself in copious amounts of tranquility too. We miss you but you deserve a break from all the hard work! Know you are loved and remembered in our prayers!
I think they are expanding their offerings into other miracles too. Apparently a scrapper in Texas did Paul the honor of mimicking him. Influential people have that effect.
I think it’s still well worth it, if you can get $200 for scrapping the rotors and only pay $20 to pick them up. We had to split ours 50/50. We got $533 for 3 tons and split it down the middle. Keep scrappin’ friend! (I see fudge in your future) 😊😋
I do this with our in house electricians at work. I take their scrap, give em $50 every 6 months and 5% of the gross. everybody wins. they leave scrap wire for me in huge pile, I pick it up process it. no wasted time driving around to find maybe a foot piece of romex every time I go out
34:40 Now THAT is a good idea. (my dad's entire extended family worked for the Erie at one point.) When I was a kid I'd have liked that playhouse. Or more to the point my dad would have.
Maybe I am taking this the wrong way but if there is any changes involved I would have thought they should be paying you to have the brake discs collected. To charge you for collecting seems the wrong way round to me.
It's basic business. They have scrap which has a value of X which they are currently getting rid off for nothing. By selling it to Paul at $20 per load, they are making some money whilst not having the hassle of taking it to the scrapyard themselves. If Paul switches to a monthly collection, then he makes $380 after their cut. If he keeps to weekly, Paul makes less, but they make more.
@@ramblingman8992 Yes, its a bit of a double edged sword. They should be paying Paul to take the rotars away as he is providing the service for them. But I suppose at least that way everyone gets a share of the pot so both parties win. Good point.
Great video Paul. Love how the content flows. Enjoy when Rick accompanies you and I'm a huge Syracuse fan. Best part, praises before prices! Keep up the great work!
Don't pay for your scrap. You've done very well so far without paying anyone. When the stuff starts to pile up they will call you back or take it to the scrapyard themselves. I doubt that their mechanics will want to haul scrap. The cost to them in time and effort isn't worth it for their bottom line. The new manager is trying to squeeze you to improve his numbers. Don't let him.
yea some employee will gladly haul the scrap off for free. they arent driving around looking for it, they know what is there and what isnt worth the time to take. school district here used to give me their scrap, now the grounds and park guys take it on work hours and pocket the cash
Hey Paul 🙋🏽. This WAS a very good haul ‼️ Enjoy the rest of your day ‼️🙋🏽 I wouldn't pay to pick up scrap. THEY need your service. You don't need theirs.
I always thought to take time to talk with people can make that person's day. That play house is very good craftsmanship. He had a n idea and it turned out beautifully.
Wow, you've gone so far since I first started watching you. I dont have the time on my hands to watch you like I used to, but I still watch a vid and drop a like here and there. Great content Paul, keep it coming!
You are helping them and it is positive for their business when their customers know they recycle and support the environment. So it's up to you but I would rethink this arrangement. Thank You for all you do Paul. Have a great holiday weekend.
Brother Paul how did you know that I needed that prayer today. I have been going through days where I have been feeling grumpy and mad, for no reason. God must have put it in your heart to pray this prayer. God bless you.
My opinion of paying to pick up their scrap is wrong. I would let that store pile up till he gets tired of it. Always someone who takes away from others. You had a fantastic haul. Take care and have a great weekend. Hugs to all.🥰
Maybe ask the Auto Shop if they'd go for a percentage deal. Maybe give them 15 percent of gross. If they're a chain, maybe it'd lead to more opportunities. I'd get it in writing though... Love your work! Blessings.
Wow what a truck load. I would definitely live in that Paul. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep recycling. Keep picking. Keep recycling. Keep scraping. Scrap On. Keep making. God bless.
My dad was a Merchant Marine and tried to teach me that way about the rabbit down the hole and around the tree and I never got the hang of it.:(. Cool yard decor bike
PAUL: My thought on this agrees with many other viewers. I would not advise you to pay for the rotors. The first thing I thought of is he going to want cash to out it in his pocket. Let the company pile them up and see if the new guy takes them to the scrap yard. After one month of piling up, he'll call you to clear out his shop. In the interim find another location to set up the same deal. Please don't let the new guy win Good luck. Elaine from Florida 👍😎🌴
Or they could call the scrap yard and have them put thier own metal dumpster there which they empty when full and pay them well for the scrap. So that's another option for them.
Wow your message at the end really hit me with meaning today. Thank you for wisdom I lost my only sorce of income this week at 66 years of age and was feeling down. . Thank you Paul.
Hi Paul! I watch you all the time. I live about 45 mins. From you in Byron, Illinois. I think your channel is great and always very positive! I think it would be cool if you put the word SCRAP on your lift gate in the closed position. I noticed it has 5 perfect spots for it.
Once again Paul, many thanks for another entertaining video, probably one of the best starts to your channel. Keep playing the angels music Paul. God bless from 🇪🇸
I wish I was the FedEx man there in your area, I'd be telling you where the scrap was lol. And I'd be on RU-vid 😎 Anywho, I love that artsy bike you picked up. Have a great day and God bless.
Yeah I kept the artsy bike. I have several garbage man, the mailman, and others texting me where Scrap is. Sometimes it can be overwhelming. I need another truck and driver lol
You might suggest to them they charge the trash haulers a fee also. Or, they recycle their own parts. I think they are being disrespectful to you. I am sorry you depend on persons like these.
the shop already pays a trash removal fee. the trash company is providing them a service. services arent free. scrap is still worth something, the shop doesnt have to give it away for free. Ive made plenty of deals with shops, landscapers to take their scrap. its about the feasibility of the deal
Thanks paul for the "preaching" it was worth listening. Keep those teenagers on the right track .thanks for the prayer too .keep us on the right track .
You are amazing. You lift me up every time I see one of your videos. You have it figured out. And what you don't have figured out you leave it to God, THE ALMIGHTY FIXER. TY for being you, and God bless you.
Holy crutches! I dk what you should do with picking up from a shop. Seems like a small price but your service is definitely needed. I'm sure they'd hate to do it themselves.
This bothered me all these medical supplies.we have a rescue mission that people donate this mdse too and people who need these items can go and use them free of charge till their done and resonate back to them.tbey sign a paper and show id.
Paul, liked your story about the Texan Picker borrowing your snap tool. He is a favorite picker on my list. I watched his video about needing a tool like yours. By your example, he closes every one of his videos with prayer. This was another good video. 😊😊😊
i caught that last little bit of your video, as a co worker enjoys your videos. as do i in passing. but your message reached me! much respect. the was a reason you felt the urge to share those words. and again, it is appreciated! congrats to your childs wisdom and growth as well! many blessings
Hi, Paul, As for the Roters here is my thought. What would the shop have to pay to despose of those roters? What would the local sanitation fee be to the shop or company? Would they charge so much a pound? So really they should have only two chioces. They can either pay an extra disposal fee to just have end up in the land field. Or the just give them away to have the recycled? If they really want to end your arangement they can always scrap them and go through all the trouble hauling them to the scrap yard and filling out paper work them selves. Maybe its time to shop around to another shop that is not a national chain. Just my thoughts.
Also, does the garage charge a core fee? Sorry, I am suspicious of everyone, so it sounds like this person is looking for more money on top of what the garage already charges. You are taking his garbage away at no cost, this keeps mechanics happy..they get to have a clean work area. You, on the other hand are dealing with very heavy garbage...recycle or not, it is still garbage. Sorry about the multiple posts, but this R. manager either has no idea about your efficiency to keep the mechanics in a clean happy place, or they are looking to line their pocket with extra cash.
That’s an interesting question that I’ve wondered as well! So they want you to start paying… id be excited about possibly expanding and doing pickups at their other locations if you can work it out. Monthly sounds way better though so it doesn’t create the friction point you identified. Wild to see such a huge pile of crutches though, I thought those were pretty valuable to resell because you don’t have universal coverage for them down there?
In Jersey where I am it goes in the dumpster. Auto Zone Advanced Auto both stores. Basically they have to pay for it to be taken away ( 2x weekly dumpster pick up) I would do some research of other stores to see what's up . Sounds like somebody is trying to get paid for someone else's LABOR.......
It sounds like you've done basic calculation and if it's profitable, I'd pay a fee but expand to the other stores in the region. If the new person is a jerk, then I'd tell them to buzz off and visit other companies/small businesses/the mechanic shop's competition and see what you can arrange. You have a good personality and people like you so it shouldn't be difficult.
@@lindam_in_michigan3703 just gotta feel it out right? It doesn’t sound like the new guy is a jerk, he stepped into it willing to discuss arrangements.
@@neenster1000 that’s the thing right, for most places it is a *waste product*. So Paul could call the bluff if he doesn’t think they’d actually consider calling the scrapyard to place a perpetual bin in the back lot, but I still think there’s potentially huge value in expanding the relationship and locking in more locations
Hi Paul, I'd pickup every other week. If shop became overloaded they might lean on regional manager and drop the charge. God bless you brother. Scrapper Mark in Virginia 🔨
Considering the cost of gas, wear and tear on your tires and your truck ,and your time . They need to pay you to take away their trash 🗑!!! Like the other people are saying , A Strong No !!! God will provide for you a more profitable pick up. And will show you the path to take to find such gifts. You say it all the time. Thank You Lord For Blessing Me !!! In Jesus Name !!! I Love You Lord!!!!
if the brake shop is a guranteed load, it is a stupid decision to balk at paying for them. I pay $100 a year to take care of an apt complex's scrap. I dont waste my time, gas or energy driving around to maybe get $20 of scrap when I can just answer the complex's call, clean out their shed/yard and make $200
Paul, I feel that if you are wanting to pay the $ 20 per pickup then frequency guidelines must be established that are agreed upon by both parties. Every 2 weeks $40 or once a month $80 whichever works. Just to make sure expectations are established before this new process begins. They are providing a good amount of strap resource for you so I understand why you would pay to pick up. I worked in a hospital & our medical waste was on a set schedule. It created less issues & clarify on how & when it was to be pick up. Hope this helps. Good luck & continue your awesome work. God bless you & your family.
I want to get this straight in my tiny brain. People pay other people to haul away their rubbish, and these fellows want you to pay them. Am I right? I have no advice for you, but I do have some choice words I'd say to people who aren't as nice as you are. Uhh - nooo? And . .. VERY no. If they think their scrap is so valuable, they can haul it in themselves. They are just trying to tweak the scrappers. What a scummy policy!
@@mollynakamori oh me *personally*? I’d tell them to keep it! 😆 I have so many things that demand my time, I don’t let every opportunity to make a few bucks determine what I commit to. I find the hunt and adventure more rewarding and I’d rather make good videos that we’re never certain what we’ll find. If I didn’t have a couple people who call me already I might go for it to have regular starting points to “kick off” a video with a win to get us going, but I have those. If I was more interested in scrap than videos though, I’d come up with a number and definitely try it for 3-6mo with the intent to leverage that relationship into expanding to other locations. You put it perfectly well, he’s been doing them a favor this whole time.
I have been giving this more thought. They could be less scummy and say, "We'd like to sell you our scrap for a small portion of its value." Then it would feel more like a business transaction, and less like exploitation.
Cool vídeo, Paul. I enjoyed it a lot, especially the end conversation. Thanks for sharing the beautiful moment with your son. Your friend from Bahia, Brazil
yep. spend money to make money. a penny shy is a pound foolish. scrap is already in 1 place, just has to be picked up and cashed in. no driving around trying to outrun the other scrappers, hunting for enough scrap to make the day profitable
Idea 💡 When you get another scraped reach in cooler bolt some caster wheels on the bottom, spray it with your colors. This could work and be heavy duty but still may have to unload a portion then flip it on the side to empty.
Paul, I truly appreciate the little snippets you've inserted into your videos. Always a fun surprise. (And this one I actually pictured that very scene when you said it, too. Yay!) ♥
If you were an employee they would pay you by the hour and then you could give them receipt for your gas and the proceeds from the recycling it's kind of a gray area for me I don't know if I'd want to pay for it either.
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you go inside and turn in non shred items. Get what you have coming to you. You work to hard just to give them the goodies you find. Take a small percentage of the extra cash and give to a cause you care about.
As for the rotors: they would normally have to pay for trash removal, which is what they are to them, but it's not at all unusual for what is a waste product to be sold if it is of value to someone else. I would counter-offer, you don't have to take their first offer, and it seems like it would be better to do it per pickup, instead of monthly so you're not paying during slow months. Run the numbers and see if it is worth it.
I agree except for the part that it would normally go in the trash. Most of the auto shops in my area already have a scrap yard metal dumpster that once full they get paid well for it from the scrap yard.
yea most trash removal companies arent going to take rims, rotors etc. the shop has to get rid of it somehow, costing them money to have it sitting around waiting for a citation or whatever. Make a shop an offer to be their sole removal source. they call you and only you
hi Paul thanks for all your great work you do by keeping scrap away from landfill. as for paying someone to take their scrap away is a big no no. Good health and god bless you 🙏
