Some pointers when scrapping cats
Make sure that both ends are cut off so the scrap yard can see the honeycomb inside
If possible, identify what car each cat came off of, this helps in pricing
It's best not to decan the catalytic material, you will get more money with the catalytic converter intact, also remember that the can is made out of stainless steel, you should be getting paid on that as well
Most refineries that purchase catalytic material do not process themselves, they pass it along to another refiner that specializes in this type of material.
It's better to sell to an end refiner, rather than a scrap yard. If possible it's even better to represent your own material, you will make a far better profit doing so
Another way you can sell your catalytic converters is by decanning and selling the beads or honeycomb on ebay. This makes it cheap to ship. You may or may not make more money this way. If you learn about catalytic converters, you can even separate out the different types of bricks that contain different types of PGMs, and post this in your action. For example, in a three way converter, some of the honeycomb contains more platinum, some contains some rhodium. Knowing this and posting in your auction may make your auction more attractive to buyers. This is one of the only times I would even think about decanning.
The other time you may want to decann is if you live far away from anyone who buys this type of material and you need to ship it. Decanning might be a better way to ship if the cost of shipping is more than the amount you will loose because the refiner cannot tell what type of converter your catalytic material came out of.
As I think of more tips I'll post them here, I hope if other members have tips they will also post here.
Scott
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