I was wondering what would be the preferred method of self anchoring at the top of a route once its ready to be cleaned.

I have only been climbing for about a week outdoors and this is what I've been doing:

1. Two opposing quickdraws on the anchor or chain links.
a. In some situations i've extended the quickdraws with quickdraws for more room.
2. Sling in a sliding x configuration with locking biners two on chain or anchor third on belay loop

Is there anything wrong with either of these methods?

The reason I dont use personal anchor devices or daisy chains is because they are expensive and I heard they can fail easily especially if not used right.

expensive and heard they fail. So your telling me they dont?

This topic has been covered 100 times on this site. Do a little searching.

After using a Metolious PAS for years I recently switched over to the purcell prusik. Check it out here: www.climbing.com/print/techtips/tech_tips_purcell_prusik/

7mm dynamic cordelette from bluewater costs about 50¢/foot. Not bad at all.

How about tied nylon webbing and a two biners? Pretty cheap and effective.

You use anchors? I thought rings were finger sized for a reason?

really, you brought this thread back for that Rob?