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RE: Recycle & Make Money By Parting Out Items To Sell Online # 2 - Vacuum Cleaners - Miele Example $0 > $325 Revenue Before Fees
It's pretty crazy to see how much money you can make from vacuum parts! I think I would have to wear gloves and a face mask to open up someone else's vacuum though.
It's funny, because I have actually been someone to leave a shark vacuum at the curb because it didn't work very well anymore. Sounds like it probably just needed a cheap part!
The dust really isn't much unless you're really taking a unit apart like above, and it's still minor because it's mostly in the bag or canister. 3 of my last 4 sales overnight were free vacuum parts, so your message was good karma. One thing I'll add is that I'll sometimes need to rinse out the canister and wipe it down with rubbing alcohol to make it look photogenic. That's also one great trick - rubbing alcohol on any marks. It makes almost everything come right off! Just make sure you test it on a small area to ensure that you won't take any finish or color off. Most surfaces handle it just fine.
Awesome tip on the rubbing alcohol. I bet that would work on lots of different types of items, not just vacuums. How fun to wake up to some new sales... that sounds like a pretty great way to start the day. :-)