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What has been the price change of copper annually for the last 5yrs?
Is there a dramatic change or not besides the last few months?
I turn in electronic recycle but wondering about adding metals to my list. Not sure if it is worth the time
Jay
Phoenix AZ
I don't have 5 years but here is from 2009 - now
2009 #2 copper Avg 1.96
Cu/Alu raid Avg .95
#2 ins wire Avg .94
Elect motors Avg .14
Compressor Avg .09
2010 #2 copper Avg 2.48
Cu/Alu raid Avg 1.13
#2 ins wire Avg .96
Elect motors Avg .19
Compressor Avg .08
2011 #2 copper Avg 3.03
Cu/Alu raid Avg 1.39
#2 ins wire Avg 1.04
Elect motors Avg .28
Compressor Avg .13
Thanks. I do not know the grade level to well but this scrapper that was picking up my crts and pulling out the copper, which I would never do, said in the last few months copper has dropped. From what you are showing me annually for the last few years it seems to have risen.
I take in the power cables of computers and get 50c lb from a small shop. So looks like they are getting the better half. I do not have a commercial lot or yard but tearing down computers and turning them in brings in some extra money. I just got laid off from work Monday and now I will have to do it full time. Going to be tough.
On average - scrap copper prices have dropped about one dollar a pound over the last two months. I'm betting they'll go back up next Spring.
Here in Baton Rouge, La. prices on #1 copper went up .20 p/lb. today. We are now at $2.70. #2 went up .15 today to $2.55 p/lb.
Yes as Mick stated big dropps in price last few months. The high prices for me this year were...
#2 copper 3.30
Cu/Alu raid 1.55
#2 ins wire 1.20
Elect motors .30
Compressor .15
Here's what you were asking for, 30 day and 1 year and 5 year.
http://www.kitconet.com/charts/metal...copper-30d.gif
http://www.kitconet.com/charts/metal...-copper-1y.gif
http://www.kitconet.com/charts/metal...-copper-5y.gif
Please forgive if this is covered elsewhere - is #2 copper bare wire that is varnished or is it insulated wire like power cords? I think I've seen it both ways.
Yes on the first part, and insulated #2 at our yard is smaller than the power supply wires; and ribbon cables from the inside of computers. Power cords down to the P.S. wires are #1 here. Every yard is a little different.Quote:
is #2 copper bare wire that is varnished or is it insulated wire like power cords? I think I've seen it both ways.