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Anyone here in the architectural salvage business or know how it works?

There is NONE of it going on here. 2 old three story building came down last week. They were too far gone to be saved, but had beautiful inside & outside trim, doors, mantles. They just flattened them and pulled out any copper or lead.

I've been kicking around the idea of starting a small sideline/hobby business. I have ~600sq ft heated loft above my garage and could store enough stuff to start out small.

Questions:
-Do you work with the property owners or the demolition companies?
-What do you pay the property owners/demo co. to go in and take what you want?
-Are there liability issues that have to be considered?
-How do you advertize/sell the stuff? Local? Online?