Escrap Question

**GeorgeB** · 06-22-2012, 07:26 AM

I am a bit confused on something.

Do buyers only buy cell phones IF they come with the cell phone board?

**Mechanic688** · 06-22-2012, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by GeorgeB

I am a bit confused on something.
Do buyers only buy cell phones IF they come with the cell phone board?

If you have a cellphone without the board, what do you have??? A handful of plastic, maybe a battery.

**GeorgeB** · 06-22-2012, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Mechanic688

If you have a cellphone without the board, what do you have??? A handful of plastic, maybe a battery.

I know what I would have but the question is, do buyers also buy the plastic...I know they buy batteries and boards but do they buy the plastic?

**BRASSCATCHER** · 06-22-2012, 10:32 AM

I would think that without the boards they are worthless. Wy not throw them in with some empty computer cases. A lot of the the towers I break down have plastic faces on them. I reattach them and they go to the yard. Never been stopped from doing it. You could probably shove in three or four in each case they are so small.

**GeorgeB** · 06-22-2012, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by BRASSCATCHER

I would think that without the boards they are worthless. Wy not throw them in with some empty computer cases. A lot of the the towers I break down have plastic faces on them. I reattach them and they go to the yard. Never been stopped from doing it. You could probably shove in three or four in each case they are so small.

I was curious, because I noticed CLR in his pricing listed cell phones and then listed cell phone boards. At the time, I couldnt think of the name when I was asking the question. I doubt they are worth anything myself.

**martyweil** · 06-23-2012, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by GeorgeB

I was curious, because I noticed CLR in his pricing listed cell phones and then listed cell phone boards. At the time, I couldnt think of the name when I was asking the question. I doubt they are worth anything myself.

George, I think what that means is he'll accept either 1) a whole cell phone or 2) a board from a cell phone. It doesn't follow that there would necessarily have to be a third catagory (e.g., a cell phone without a board).

CLR can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this makes sense.

**BRASSCATCHER** · 06-23-2012, 09:54 AM

I would also think that you have to figure out how many boards will get you a pound and how long it takes you to break them down to get that pound. I would rather break down towers and get multiple items to sell rather than breakdown a cellphone just for the boards. Maybe I am wrong but I think the price for a whole cell compared to just the board probably relates to the cost to the buyer to pay an employee to open the cells to get to the boards. I also foresee a board grading in the near future just like that of computer mobos. Especially since there are many smart phone brands and sizes. Is an apple 16gig iphone 4s board going to be priced the same as one that is a first generation and only 8gig? I say take the $6 or so a pound and let the buyers figure that one out with the refinery..jmo.

**BRASSCATCHER** · 06-23-2012, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by GeorgeB

I was curious, because I noticed CLR in his pricing listed cell phones and then listed cell phone boards. At the time, I couldnt think of the name when I was asking the question. I doubt they are worth anything myself.

I would think that it is used as an option for the person selling the phones. Depending on the amount one has and if it's worth it for them to take out the boards or not. As for me I don't come across a lot of phones so when I get 10# I will prob ship them whole.