For Elias, the $800 in his pocket was more than he expected for a "dead" vehicle. For the buyer, it was just another day of turning one man’s junk into a community's raw materials.
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He found a local buyer online—one of those "cash for junk cars" outfits that promised a 24-hour turnaround. He sent a few photos over WhatsApp, and within minutes, he had a quote. It wasn't a fortune, but it was "quick bucks" for a rusted pile of metal. The Transaction For Elias, the $800 in his pocket was