Computer Cords

**Ecycle Atlanta** · 11-21-2013, 06:06 PM

Wait....am I missing something? First thing I thought of is "he is only selling them for $0.25?". Seriously, I think you need to get a scale and weight those cords. Last I checked I was getting $1.40 per pound for #1 insulated (power cords included) with the ends cut off and another .15 lb for the ends. I'll be happy to buy 500 from you for .25 each. But maybe I just didn't read the original post right?

**Mechanic688** · 11-21-2013, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by shendog

Wait....am I missing something? First thing I thought of is "he is only selling them for $0.25?". Seriously, I think you need to get a scale and weight those cords. Last I checked I was getting $1.40 per pound for #1 insulated (power cords included) with the ends cut off and another .15 lb for the ends. I'll be happy to buy 500 from you for .25 each. But maybe I just didn't read the original post right?

Just what I was thinking, there's about a pound of cord there, give or take.

And speaking of ends, what do the prices run for the ends and what do they call/classify them as?
Just trying to get an average price.

**Ecycle Atlanta** · 11-21-2013, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Mechanic688

Just what I was thinking, there's about a pound of cord there, give or take.

And speaking of ends, what do the prices run for the ends and what do they call/classify them as?
Just trying to get an average price.

a few of the yards I went to just classified them as shred. I said "no thanks". Finally got a yard with a guy that knows the scrap biz and he has them as dirty brass. I'm amazed every time I go to the yard just how ignorant these guys are about the business they are in. Maybe ignorant is a strong word, but its like someone bringing an unusual board in to me and I just call it low grade because I don't know. Almost makes me want to get into the scrap business.

**directrecycle** · 11-21-2013, 07:08 PM

sometimes they know...just dont want you to know

**Ecycle Atlanta** · 11-21-2013, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by directrecycle

sometimes they know...just dont want you to know

sadly that's true, and they don't understand that when that person realizes they got cheated all those times they will be their worst enemy. having a bad rep is never a good thing for a business. I ended up finding 3 yards that I take all my material to. I don't think they are cheating me (intentionally), but when 1 yard is 20% lower on copper they wont get my business. certainly they track the scrap value daily?????