Ben Heck's Salvage Wars Episode -- Episode 234

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In this special Earth Day Episode of The Ben Heck Show Karen, Ben and Felix go to the thrift store and search for old electronics to salvage. Whoever finds the most useable components wins! See bonus content video for more salvage tips.

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rouverius over 9 years ago in reply to Former Member

Yeah, that would be fun. Just don't let Ben cheat next time ;)
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rouverius over 9 years ago

This was great. I like how they are experimenting with new formats and including new and special segments. Actually, Ben seems to have been doing something similar when it was only him on the show. Anyway, I like the sense of community of builders that these seems to present.
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makerkaren over 9 years ago in reply to Former Member

Oh just you wait.
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DAB over 9 years ago in reply to Former Member

You should see all the neat toys I picked up at a neighborhood garage sale this weekend.

I got two old VCR's, a 60 CD player, an HP Laser printer, a nice set of PC speakers and an old 8-mm projector.

All for under 30 USD.

Also met a lot of nice people who were interested in my books and one person inquired if I would like to do some speaking on various subjects at the local University.

Time will tell what comes out of the toys and contacts, but it was a fun morning.

DAB
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Former Member over 9 years ago

Do a Scrapheap challenge!!!
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daklak1 over 9 years ago

For readers in southern VietNam this sort or stuff can be found on Nhat Tao Market, in SaiGon/Ho Chi Minh, which runs the length of the street! (Nhật Tảo, P. 4, Q. 10). old smartphones start at around $3 - other stuff sold by weight.
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DAB over 9 years ago

Another fun episode near and dear to my heart.

I love to go to garage sales and auctions just to find older electronics gear to repurpose.

My favorite is old VCR. They are full of useful parts for other projects.

Keep up the good work Ben, Karen and Felix.

DAB
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