I know you’ve gotta make $20 for your next bag of speed – but really? Is nothing sacred?

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Sarah Shay Mirk reported on transportation, sex and gender issues, and politics at the Mercury from 2008-2013. They have gone on to make many things, including countless comics and several books.

10 replies on “Metal Scrappers”

  1. Diver! I actually called the scrap yard to ask how much they pay for chrome plated steel and it’s $40 a ton. So maybe the meth head knew it wasn’t worth his trouble? You’re right though, it is shiny…

  2. Well, Beer Batter, they will probably just cut the catalytic converter off of your car and sell it for about a hundred bones, or clams, or whatever it is you call them…

  3. You guys crack me up. Im a girl scapper and I had a lot of fun. Some of the places I pulled wire were a bit creepy, but I made good money. It was hard work but I made 200.00 a night. Now that copper is down in price, this “meth head” has a normal 9 to 5 job. I work in a bank now, but would much rather be out pulling wire. And for the record folks I have all my teeth. Not all of us tweekers are even close to what you are saying. Thanks for listening.

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