computer power cables

Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper

I just sold 60 6ft computer power cables on ebay for like $51 oplus $23 shipping. The ones I had weighed about .5 pounds so my yard only pays like $.90 a pound for them so about $.45 each I sold them after fees for about $.76 each. Thats better than scrapping them and alot quicker than stripping them.

PTS what sort of charm bracelet do you wear?
Many months ago, I tried to sell 45 of those 6 footers, black, gray and white ones. After 3 attempts with no takers, I did as mentioned further up this thread. btw, all these were brand new, wire tied and sealed in individual plastic bags.

Originally Posted by Mechanic688

Maybe should have tried some "horsetrading" with a computer shop/repair for some of their junk. Never know,,,

Thanks for the tip Mech. Now, one would think, living 50 miles North of Silicon Valley, that there would be a fair to large number of those places in my area. Sadly, nope

Actually, before the demise of one repair shop locally, I did try the "horsetrading" approach and the owner said he would sell ME as many as I wanted.

Cheers for the input though

well I took in 61 pounds this morning and was paid .60 per pound any thoughts?

Originally Posted by npegger

well I took in 61 pounds this morning and was paid .60 per pound any thoughts?

I think you need to find another yard. #1 insulated should bring about 3x that much if you cut off the ends. #2 insulated around $1 lb. Even if your area is 25% lower than mine, you still should be twice that number for #1

#2 insulated should be closer to a dollar a pound. I'd find another yard.

Originally Posted by npegger

well I took in 61 pounds this morning and was paid .60 per pound any thoughts?

Did you happen to take your wire to AAA Metal Scrap in the Strip District. I took some computer wire down there a couple of weeks ago, and that is what they paid me. Off topic, but FYI, AAA is the only place i've found in western PA that will buy low-grade circuit boards.

I did and I like the guys at AAA always friendly always helpful since this is more of a hobby and a way of cleaning up for me I do not always need to squeeze the most out of a load. What was the rate they gave you on low grade boards?

Originally Posted by NewbyScrapper

Now, one would think, living 50 miles North of Silicon Valley, that there would be a fair to large number of those places in my area. Sadly, nope

I think you'll find Silicon Valley was mostly chip makers/designers, not computers, those were made or assembled elsewhere

Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper

I just sold 60 6ft computer power cables on ebay for like $51 oplus $23 shipping. The ones I had weighed about .5 pounds so my yard only pays like $.90 a pound for them so about $.45 each I sold them after fees for about $.76 each. Thats better than scrapping them and alot quicker than stripping them.

Yep, i barely scrap any cables anymore unless they don't work. Even $0.50 for a SATA cable is something like $10 a pound. Also, many yards will buy your cables without ends cut off if you deal in higher weights. Of course, as others have said above, it all comes down to how much you value your time.