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    If your talking strictly scrap computers any thing above absolutely 20/25 per lb is what is driving us out of business.



    1. They are paying 6/8 per lb if any thing.
    2. most yards don't want to mess with tearing them down.
    3. buyers have introduced several categories of parts. ( lg socket/small socket,P4 etc that has lowered our yield per unit.)
    4.The average now runs between 8/10 value for a whole unit with all parts.
    5. Don't forget to add transportation cost to your load.
    6. The last 2 loads I bought at current price lost me about $250.
    Be aware of Gold Fever, it's real.
    7. Remember when dealing with a yard owner or manager, your 98 out of 100 times dealing with the same business acumen as a pawn broker. Just my .02
    Last edited by EcoSafe; 04-20-2014 at 10:16 PM.
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