Re: [HOE] Junker table idea

[Sam & Max <samnmax@swbell.net>]

Robert Holland wrote:
> 
> >While doing some yardwork yesterday I had an idea and I wanted to bounce it
> >off everyone
> >
> >Compile a table of junk.  (stay with me now)  This table would list object
> >that might be found in the wastes (things from cars, to weedeaters to Piper
> >Cubs) and have them list their sizes, and how many componets that a junker
> >could get out of them.  Above said weedeater might have 3 structural points
> >and 3 mechanical points.  But no electronic points.  At the same time
> >something with the same size would have a different mix of componets.  Of
> >course you would have to have a way to factor in damage (the dish washer you
> >found under the truck has %60 percent damage, do %60 of the componets are
> >unusable.)
> >
> >I'm thinking of something to give junkers and marshals a guideline for
> >scrounging up things.  (like "gee, I only need a few parts to put into this
> >plasma gun, if only I could find like a playstation or something.")
> >
> >well, lets see who salutes this one.
> 
> I think this is a hellaciously great idea. In fact, I believe I've seen a random
> junk table somewhere already, though it wasn't as comprehensive as what you've
> described. Unfortunately, I am way too busy to actually help you with it.
> 
> --Robert Holland
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The tables that you are looking for are here. http://mscof.home.texas.net/hellonearth/junklists/junkfix.htm
They list several hundred small and large pieces of equipment and the weights,
component breakdown, and rough cost in trade (this is completely subjective of
course). There is a small list at the bottom of normal priced items for
comparision. A good rule of thumb for the condition of the junk on the tables is
to pull a card. Jokers= Perfect usuable shape maybe add 10 to 20 percent. Face
cards = the number of component listed,  Numbered cards = 40% or so and duces
mean useless, (IE the spirits don't like the stuff or it is actually completely useless.)
-- 
David Heth 
"Sniper rifles have been known to cause Spontaneous Brain Rejection(SBR) at
several hundred yards. "