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nauticajoe · 7 November 2016, 09:02 AM

Wow. Good for him.

gregmoeck · 7 November 2016, 09:23 AM

Wow, amazing story

TickTockChuck · 7 November 2016, 09:31 AM

Nice story! True dedication and perseverance in savings with a great reward at the end. Personally I like these type of stories more than those where someone buys 3 day-date watches in a single day because they can't decide which one. Good for this chap and tell him that many on the forum admire him for his efforts! Cheers!

Racerdj · 7 November 2016, 09:44 AM

What a great story! I wish him continued success.

SeaAndSky · 7 November 2016, 09:47 AM

Good for him! Thanks for sharing this.

Boaters · 7 November 2016, 09:57 AM

What a deal a little here and there really adds up big congrats!

JCZ5 · 7 November 2016, 10:00 AM

Rooting for his second recycled bottle Rolex!

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BristolCavendish · 7 November 2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

At a nickel a piece, a bar owner would be a lunatic to throw bottles into the dumpster.

Not surprisingly, most bar owners toss them and he had also been doing so for over the past 20 years. To eliminate 'dumpster diving' by indigents/scavengers and the related garbage being tossed about in the process, he eventually decided to store and cash them in on his own. It apparently worked out OK. Imagine how many Rolexes 20 years (or $35-40K accrued from redeemed bottle deposits) would have bought.

GradyPhilpott · 7 November 2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Not surprisingly, most bar owners toss them and he had also been doing so for over the past 20 years.

Is he just recycling glass or is he paying a deposit on the bottles?

jnelson3097 · 7 November 2016, 01:05 PM

Reminds me of that Seinfeld episode with Newman driving the bottles in his mail truck.

BristolCavendish · 7 November 2016, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Is he just recycling glass or is he paying a deposit on the bottles?

He is redeeming the initial 5-cent deposit assessed on the bottles at their time of purchase from the distributor. In CA there is a $.05 CRV charge on glass soft drink and beer bottles of 12 oz. or less. It is similar to your earlier recollections of redeeming soda pop bottles.

BristolCavendish · 7 November 2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jnelson3097

Reminds me of that Seinfeld episode with Newman driving the bottles in his mail truck.

I remember that episode except that it wouldn't be too practical (or healthy) to save for a Rolex by drinking the required number of beers over a period of 5 years. It's far more feasible (and profitable) to simply collect the customer empties and redeem them.

bdex75 · 7 November 2016, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Is he just recycling glass or is he paying a deposit on the bottles?

If it is in a state with a deposit then he is paying the deposit and then turning the bottles back in to get his deposit back. I assume they most bar owners just figure the deposit into their pricing/profits and just pitch them. Smart on this fellas part.

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kleungsf · 7 November 2016, 02:20 PM

That's certainly one way of saving for watch money, with his volume it adds up :-) I toss pocket change to a bucket and when I redeem it on Coinstar it gives me enough money to buy a couple of NATO straps LOL

Lordofrolex · 7 November 2016, 02:51 PM

Smart man

BNA/LION · 7 November 2016, 03:10 PM

Good for the Planet and his Wrist!

Baco Noir · 7 November 2016, 03:37 PM

Great story!

GradyPhilpott · 7 November 2016, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdex75

If it is in a state with a deposit then he is paying the deposit and then turning the bottles back in to get his deposit back. I assume they most bar owners just figure the deposit into their pricing/profits and just pitch them. Smart on this fellas part.

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Yeah, that sounds logical.

Rolex addict · 7 November 2016, 11:50 PM

I wish all states offered money for recycled bottles like that.

axjimenez · 8 November 2016, 12:43 AM

A smart gentleman indeed!

ernie2 · 8 November 2016, 12:45 AM

I have to learn from him

SWISSAHOLICS · 8 November 2016, 01:32 AM

Great story and kudos to him.

HogwldFLTR · 8 November 2016, 01:33 AM

about $35 per week over a period four years would definitely do it. That's a lot of beer.

KBM · 8 November 2016, 02:14 AM

Nice story!

Jmals · 8 November 2016, 03:44 AM

This is awesome!

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TheRolexKingofLV · 8 November 2016, 04:49 AM

Great story

boogiebot · 8 November 2016, 04:56 AM

Thats awesome! Money is money no matter where it comes from and it just goes to show a little goes a long way.

This is the kind of story I like to share with my kids

dysondiver · 8 November 2016, 05:02 AM

great excuse to start saving empty bottles ,,, now ill just have to find a way to empty beer bottles ,,, what a chore ,,,lol

watchwatcher · 8 November 2016, 07:17 AM

Nicely done!

7 November 2016, 09:44 AM	#34
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7 November 2016, 02:51 PM	#45
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7 November 2016, 03:10 PM	#46
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7 November 2016, 03:37 PM	#47
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8 November 2016, 12:43 AM	#50
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7 November 2016, 09:02 AM	#31
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Wow. Good for him.

7 November 2016, 09:23 AM	#32
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	Wow, amazing story

7 November 2016, 09:31 AM	#33
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,270	Nice story! True dedication and perseverance in savings with a great reward at the end. Personally I like these type of stories more than those where someone buys 3 day-date watches in a single day because they can't decide which one. Good for this chap and tell him that many on the forum admire him for his efforts! Cheers!

7 November 2016, 09:47 AM	#35
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	Good for him! Thanks for sharing this.

7 November 2016, 09:57 AM	#36
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	What a deal a little here and there really adds up big congrats!

7 November 2016, 10:00 AM	#37
JCZ5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 572	Rooting for his second recycled bottle Rolex! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

7 November 2016, 01:05 PM	#40
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	Reminds me of that Seinfeld episode with Newman driving the bottles in his mail truck.

7 November 2016, 02:20 PM	#44
kleungsf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Francisco Posts: 45	That's certainly one way of saving for watch money, with his volume it adds up :-) I toss pocket change to a bucket and when I redeem it on Coinstar it gives me enough money to buy a couple of NATO straps LOL

7 November 2016, 11:50 PM	#49
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	I wish all states offered money for recycled bottles like that.

8 November 2016, 12:45 AM	#51
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	I have to learn from him

8 November 2016, 01:32 AM	#52
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Great story and kudos to him. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

8 November 2016, 01:33 AM	#53
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	about $35 per week over a period four years would definitely do it. That's a lot of beer. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

8 November 2016, 02:14 AM	#54
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Nice story!

8 November 2016, 03:44 AM	#55
Jmals "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: John Location: Dallas Watch: SLA033J1 Posts: 146	This is awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 November 2016, 04:49 AM	#56
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8 November 2016, 04:56 AM	#57
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	Thats awesome! Money is money no matter where it comes from and it just goes to show a little goes a long way. This is the kind of story I like to share with my kids

8 November 2016, 05:02 AM	#58
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	great excuse to start saving empty bottles ,,, now ill just have to find a way to empty beer bottles ,,, what a chore ,,,lol

8 November 2016, 07:17 AM	#59
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Nicely done!

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