Money for Junk cars.

IggyPop

SMIB
Please don't!

Please, don't ever respond to ANYONE who has posted illegal signs on the roads that advertise for anything (We buy junk cars, carpet cleaning, power washing, appliance repair, etc.).

I work for a local Government and we investigate this type of violation. These illegal signs are called "snipe signs", and they are a growing problem across the country. Here locally, we have investigated and traced down the guys who post these illegal signs on everything they can possibly post them on. Keep in mind, that these people are violating local municipal laws, Maryland State Law, and destroying private property. Quite frequently, these illegal signs are stapled, glued, and strapped to light poles, utility boxes, private advertising signs, and mailboxes. This is a flagrant act of vandalism, and I have personally seen private property destroyed by spray adhesives and glue. These people have no regard for you, myself or the community. They are truly a menace.

The investigations revealed that several of these "junk car buyers" are convicted felons in the State of Maryland. A simple search on Maryland Judiciary Case Search (public information) can show that these felons continue to break the law with these signs. Not only that, but inviting someone, felon or not, to your home, knowing that they break the laws within the State of Maryland is a BAD IDEA. These junk buyers, which ultimately trace back to the same group, are involved in vehicle thefts, destruction of property, and many civil lawsuits.

Also keep in mind that ALL of the phone numbers listed on these illegal signs trace back to "disposable" type cell phones. Cheap phones that can be purchased at stores with little or no information that may allow it to be traced back to someone. Anyone that uses these disposable phones in this manner clearly know that they are breaking the law. These signs that litter our community are unsightly, and are basically an act of vandalism. Please, never support someone who violates the law by trashing our County and State.

If you need further information, I would be more than happy to help. I just felt compelled to post here, because I deal with this sort of thing all the time.
 
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EmptyTimCup

Guest
I work for a local Government and we investigate this type of violation. These illegal signs are called "snipe signs", and they are a growing problem across the country.

what have you got against capitalism ?

my wife called a bunch of them, I got $ 300 bucks for an 83 Wagoneer ...... nobody has been back around to steal anything
 

IggyPop

SMIB
what have you got against capitalism ?

my wife called a bunch of them, I got $ 300 bucks for an 83 Wagoneer ...... nobody has been back around to steal anything

If I have a legitimate small business, I have no right to glue, tape, rivet or nail signs on on private property. Nor, do I have the right to litter the community and commit vandalism on public property maintained by the Town, City or State.

Another poster hit it right on the head. Call a reputable company who does business in your local area. They would jump on the chance to purchase a vehicle for parts or scrap.

As far as your personal experience, I am happy that it went well. For every good transaction, I can certainly relay some horror stories.

My post will fall on deaf ears to anyone who doesn't care about their community. Take a look around at these eyesores and consider for a moment that the people who put them out (hundreds at a time) could care less about vandalizing your neighborhood.
 
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EmptyTimCup

Guest
As far as your personal experience, I am happy that it went well. For every good transaction, I can certainly relay some horror stories.

My post will fall on deaf ears to anyone who doesn't care about their community. Take a look around at these eyesores and consider for a moment that the people who put them out (hundreds at a time) could care less about vandalizing your neighborhood.


:buddies: thanks for the kind word


I never considered it vandalism ....... but then I am the guy that used to have 1/2 dismantled vehicles in the drive way ......... until the county got on my ass
 

puggymom

Active Member
We just junked hubby's car for $300 at Seymor's in Charlotte Hall. It was drivable. I am not sure what it would have been if they needed to tow it.
 
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EmptyTimCup

Guest
if you get an honest junk hauler $ 300 is about the going rate, they get aprox 400


the really cheap bastards want to talk you down, offer less



'oh it is a small car' 200

oh you pulled the tranny - 150 .......... tranny only weighs 75 lbs

not like I took half the jeep away
 

sm8

Active Member
My dad just sold his car at brandywine auto parts for $300.00 (I think that is the name of it out by Oakville elementary school in St. Mary's)
 

Merlin99

Visualize whirled peas
PREMO Member
If I have a legitimate small business, I have no right to glue, tape, rivet or nail signs on on private property. Nor, do I have the right to litter the community and commit vandalism on public property maintained by the Town, City or State.

Another poster hit it right on the head. Call a reputable company who does business in your local area. They would jump on the chance to purchase a vehicle for parts or scrap.

As far as your personal experience, I am happy that it went well. For every good transaction, I can certainly relay some horror stories.

My post will fall on deaf ears to anyone who doesn't care about their community. Take a look around at these eyesores and consider for a moment that the people who put them out (hundreds at a time) could care less about vandalizing your neighborhood.
I bet you don't like yard sales either.
 

IggyPop

SMIB
I bet you don't like yard sales either.

I have found that most people are courteous and remove them after the sale. Those that don't remove them, generally leave behind a small amount of signs that neighbors eventually remove.

I have not encountered anyone, as of yet (fingers crossed), that have caused any amount of property damage. If they were to post yard sale signs on items like traffic safety signs or devices, you can bet I wouldn't be visiting their sale! :1bdz:
 
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