As i see new appliances have WAY less copper then the models previous, cherry picking copper as can be done now will come to a conclusion some day . Once that happens what ever juicy copper is still around will be guarded once it is time to recycle it .
Then finally all the whacked pricing we see with Copper Bullion like 16 oz (1 lb) at $14 will be the new reality - I am not saying for sure this is the future But I see the possibility just based on the fact once you can't find it for free it will then have higher value How could it not.
AS long as humans stay industrious copper will always be needed it is superior for the purpose it is used for .
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