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Re: Scrap Metal Prices
[Re: BigBob]
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12/14/23 06:30 PM
12/14/23 06:30 PM
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MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes
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That's a biz that's loaded up with scumbags that will screw you just a quick as it takes to say it. ie:
They won't weigh the actual scrap, this one place makes you dump it into a bin, THEN they weigh it, problem is they have 3-4 tare weights painted on the bin, and they won't tell you which one is right.
They all screw you on "FOIL", only pay 2-3 cents a lb, even if the material is the same alloy as cans and much heavier material, because when they dump ACTUAL foil into the crucible, it will flash and be lost to the mill.
One place won't tell you what they're paying for cans. They want you to dump it into a bin and THEN will tell you what you get, take it or dig your cans out and go home.
Find an honest buyer and guard him with your life!. Here they won't even buy foil at any price.
It's not always about catching fish. That's what people who don't catch fish usually say.
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Re: Scrap Metal Prices
[Re: Trapper7]
#8020968
12/14/23 08:08 PM
12/14/23 08:08 PM
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South Dakota
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South Dakota
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I tore a watertower down in in chisago city north minneapolis minn... i would call a garbage out fit and have them leave 20 yard dumpsters,, i called around the scrap dealers everyone was paying 75 a ton... one guy quoted me 80,,,he got the business when the job was done i went to get my check was paid 75 a ton.... i complained and the man in the side office came out and said he quote long ton price...
The only place you find free cheese is in a mousetrap !
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Re: Scrap Metal Prices
[Re: BigBob]
#8020977
12/14/23 08:17 PM
12/14/23 08:17 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Iowa
beeman
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Iowa
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That's a biz that's loaded up with scumbags that will screw you just a quick as it takes to say it. ie:
They won't weigh the actual scrap, this one place makes you dump it into a bin, THEN they weigh it, problem is they have 3-4 tare weights painted on the bin, and they won't tell you which one is right.
They all screw you on "FOIL", only pay 2-3 cents a lb, even if the material is the same alloy as cans and much heavier material, because when they dump ACTUAL foil into the crucible, it will flash and be lost to the mill.
One place won't tell you what they're paying for cans. They want you to dump it into a bin and THEN will tell you what you get, take it or dig your cans out and go home.
Find an honest buyer and guard him with your life!. Weigh your cans before going. Keep cans in bag when you weigh them in their bin. After 74 years I don’t trust anyone anymore.
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Re: Scrap Metal Prices
[Re: Trapper7]
#8021025
12/14/23 09:25 PM
12/14/23 09:25 PM
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virginia,MN
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virginia,MN
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![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/12/full-14666-200053-img_0865.png) Here is the price increase for December. This is Chicago pricing but gives you an idea where it should be. Ferrous pricing has gone up, talking possibly more in January but I am selling all my scrap now as fast as I can get it in. These (ferrous) prices are very good, why take a chance at waiting? Steel is the meal, it is the easiest material to get, learn the different grades, separate, stockpile, know how much you have, call around and negotiate the best price. Aluminum prices suck right now and cans are never worth saving in my opinion. Cans are good for children to collect and learn the value of a dollar imho. Copper prices are $3.00 a pound, how much do you expect to get? Unless you have thousands of pounds.10c isn’t going to add up to much and if you sit on material for years you have to consider inflation.
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Re: Scrap Metal Prices
[Re: Trapper7]
#8021531
12/15/23 04:19 PM
12/15/23 04:19 PM
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Pa
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Pa
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Just cleaned out the shed last night, hauled today, cans @ .45, #1 copper @ 3.25, #2 copper @ 3.15, #2 insulated wire @ .90. Central Pa.
life is good......
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Re: Scrap Metal Prices
[Re: beavert]
#8021580
12/15/23 05:34 PM
12/15/23 05:34 PM
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MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes
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MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes
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Here is the price increase for December. This is Chicago pricing but gives you an idea where it should be. Ferrous pricing has gone up, talking possibly more in January but I am selling all my scrap now as fast as I can get it in. These (ferrous) prices are very good, why take a chance at waiting? Steel is the meal, it is the easiest material to get, learn the different grades, separate, stockpile, know how much you have, call around and negotiate the best price. Aluminum prices suck right now and cans are never worth saving in my opinion. Cans are good for children to collect and learn the value of a dollar imho. Copper prices are $3.00 a pound, how much do you expect to get? Unless you have thousands of pounds.10c isn’t going to add up to much and if you sit on material for years you have to consider inflation. Biggest problem with aluminum cans is that they take up so much room.
It's not always about catching fish. That's what people who don't catch fish usually say.
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Re: Scrap Metal Prices
[Re: Trapper7]
#8021609
12/15/23 06:11 PM
12/15/23 06:11 PM
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Greene County,Virginia
run
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Greene County,Virginia
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Aluminum cans are pain to sell. If you have a scrapyard that accepts cans count your blessings. My favorite scrapyard doesn't accept aluminum cans.
wanna be goat farmer.
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