what do you tell them?

I tell them the truth as i usually pay small amount.I say there is plating its not that valuable unless you have large quantity.I am very honest with people and explain basic process .I had a customer tell me the chip on this board goes for 150 bucks on ebay .I told her thats new and hasn't been used if you really want to desolder it and find a buyer your more than welcome ,as i pull cash in hand usually quiets them down . Honesty can go both ways but i can sleep better at night knowing i did my part being the best person i can be .....

[QUOTE=chrisc;106504]I tell them the truth as i usually pay small amount.I say there is plating its not that valuable unless you have large quantity.I am very honest with people and explain basic process .QUOTE]

If they don't ask I don't say anything. If they ask, I say the same thing. I say I recycle them, to recover metals. I never mention gold or silver, unless they ask. I also talk about having to ship out of province, (which is true) and that you need large quantities to make it worthwhile. This is always enough to keep them from hoping to make a quick buck.