I have a source for computer towers and laptops. I have been paying $5 per. HOWEVER... 95% have no hard drive or RAM! I just picked up 5 towers from him 2 days ago and tore them apart and did the math. They were all P4's (small socket).
based on ewaste price sheet and assuming $.50/lb shipping. Also includes removing wire from power supply and getting shred price for rest.
ewaste value per: $4.59
scrap yard value per: $2.19
Total of $6.78 per tower. Now I'm all for doing a little work to make a $1, but this doesn't make sense for my time and gas. I will offer him $3/tower and laptop. If he doesn't like it he can find a new buyer. I will let him know that I will add $.25 per stick of RAM and $.50 per hard drive included. So max price is around $4 for average machine.
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