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It's sad, but they probably figure it's easier to just count on the 28 cents/pound, and not worry about stocking them, showing them, and answering stupid questions. I have a good contact with a CA certified recycler, and I've made a few really good hauls! Last night I went down there, and picked up a mint-condition working Icom communications receiver IC-R76A, IIRC. I've also gotten numerous collectible Sony TVs, and a Panasonic 1.5" CT101 color set! Also got a Gen 1 iPod, and they just took in a 2010 Apple 24" iMac with the Snow Leopard disk in it, and it works fine! Evidently, businesses are at a tax advantage to junk newer stuff like that iMac, annually. There is a Salvation Army store in LA, which has their back lot visible to traffic, and I see dozens of 90s and 2000s big screen sets lined up out there in the weather. I doubt those ever make it out to the thrift stores.
Charles
Charles
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Collecting & restoring TVs in Los Angeles since age 10
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