Blue Collar: The Toilet Trade in Pasar Rumput
Reflection on the dirty work of demolitions and the life of a toilet trader in Indonesia. Selling and buying used toilets in Pasar Rumput.
00:00:00 Blue Collar: Buying and Selling Used Toilets in Pasar Rumput Market. A reflection on the dirty work involved in demolitions and the life of a toilet trader in Indonesia.
š The video discusses the business of buying and selling used toilets in an Indonesian market.
š½ The speaker shares their personal experience of starting the business in 1997 and the challenges they faced.
š¢ They mention how buildings that are no longer in use provide a good source of toilets to buy and sell.
00:02:02 Second-hand toilet business in Indonesia grows from a small shop to a chain of stores with suppliers from Madura. The owner shares the journey of the business and how it started.
š š The speaker started a business after being successful and acquiring properties.
š The business initially struggled but eventually became successful, attracting many customers.
š The business expanded to different locations and formed connections with suppliers from Madura.
00:04:03 Selling and buying used toilets at Pasar Rumput. Describing the process of cleaning and refurbishing them. Dealing with various levels of dirtiness and different types of dirt.
The video is about buying and selling used toilets.
The speaker discusses the challenges of cleaning and refurbishing used toilets.
They also mention the availability of replacement parts for the toilets.
00:06:04 Selling used toilets from the Market Rumput, with prices ranging from 800,000 to 1 million. Some like new with no visible signs of use.
š½ The video is about the buying and selling of used toilets in a specific market.
š° Used toilets are sold at a lower price compared to their original price, with some selling as low as 800.
š¼ The process of selling used toilets involves dismantling, cleaning, and separating the parts before reassembling them for resale.
00:08:05 Selling and buying second-hand toilets at a cheap price in Pasar Rumput. Differentiation based on quality, condition, and appearance. Good maintenance contributes to better results.
š¦ There is a market for buying and selling second-hand toilets at lower prices.
š° The prices of toilets vary based on factors such as brand, condition, and installation.
š½ The quality and appearance of a used toilet can be determined by its color and overall condition.
00:10:13 A video about selling and buying used toilets in a market. The seller talks about checking the condition of the toilet before purchasing and the potential income from selling them.
š¦ The video is about buying and selling used toilets in a market.
š° The seller earns a decent income from selling toilets, typically making Rp150,000 per day.
š The seller is skilled in this trade and doesn't plan on opening another business.
00:12:19 Buying and selling used toilets at a local market. Following regulations and prioritizing health and safety. Despite the risks, business is going well.
š¼ The video is about buying and selling used toilets in a specific market.
š£ There are regulations and guidelines to follow when conducting business in this market.
ā ļø There are health risks involved in the process of cleaning and handling these used toilets.
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