Escrap Question

**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.

**surfsupny69** · 06-23-2012, 08:40 PM

just sell them whole yea around 6 is normal price too much work for a possible loss garbage to scrap comparison remember to remove the batteries for top dollar.

**GeorgeB** · 07-06-2012, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by surfsupny69

just sell them whole yea around 6 is normal price too much work for a possible loss garbage to scrap comparison remember to remove the batteries for top dollar.

Well if you know what your doing, and can get the boards out, without breaking into a billion pieces, who wouldn't want the extra $3/lb.

Granted you can make more money on ebay with them, as I recently found out, but to me personally, I rather deal with a buyer on here who has taken their precious time to teach me things to help them and I both out.

Plus, I know they won't screw me over as their reputations hang in the balance.

**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.