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Hey, is anyone getting over $2 a pound for brass anywhere in the South? I have been stock piling over the last month and did not realize how much brass I actually come across. I put a lot more attention on copper for obvious reasons, but I guess I need to diversify my time.
I think its $1.50 in Greenville SC right now. Brass is my favorite bc of weight. It adds up quick.
I'm starting to notice how quickly my bucket gain weight.
I love Brass as well...good weight, fairly easy to find and always around $2 a pound here.
Brass is probably my second favorite behind converters. It pays less than copper per lb, but brass seems so dense, I've actually broken the handle out of a five gallon bucket
An it's in so many places. I love when I find it. Water heaters make me giggle if the brass is still there. No idea why just makes me smile.
Sirscrapalot - Better to be smart brass, then a dumb brass.
Sold 24.65 Lbs. at $1.95 (yellow) yesterday. I like red brass even better $2.05 a pound.
I feel the love everyone thank you....$1.75 here on the island.
That makes me worth about $ 480.00. ;(Quote:
Originally Posted by KzScrapper
Never thought of five gallon buckets. I'm sitting on two converters as we speak.Quote:
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Quick sell him while his head is swollen!Quote:
Originally Posted by BRASSCATCHER
Sirscrapalot - I had several different bosses during the early years of 'Dilbert.' They were all pretty sure I was mocking someone else. - Scott Adams
Clean or Dirty?Quote:
Originally Posted by BRASSCATCHER
That pressure valve when located up high and on the side makes a great handle too when moving around on a Dolly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sirscrapalot
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Originally Posted by BRASSCATCHER
I stand on the scale at the yard and ask the girls how much they are paying for BS, so far they have determined I'm not worth paying for :)
I guess I need to check shipping costs. Brass is only $1.40 in my town. I wonder if flat rate shipping boxes would hold enough to make it worth it. I'll have to check that out and get up with someone in a good price state.
Yellow Brass here at 1.60, Dirty brass at .50
Anyway they can handle it kz, anyway they can handle it!o:)Quote:
Originally Posted by KzScrapper
Brass is the sneaky item - -
many of us think - copper - copper - and the brass is put on the back burner , possibly due to dismantling of items (lamp parts steel parts )
YET one day you realize Wow I have a lot of Brass .
Beware of sticky fingers wile you collect and save another person could take from your stash
and go unnoticed
Pound for pound with size it's very valuable ,
Also price fluctuation seems more stable like Aluminum
Brass uses are all over the place
People today wax nostalgic over grandma's lost silver settings. Someday people may reminisce about grandma's old brass. Funny how eager some people are to disgorge themselves of the the 70's to 80's brass decor fad.
I get a lot of decorative brass statues, vases, and candle holders. Bulky, but happy to have them. Picking brass from escrap and gas/plumbing fixtures is slower but some serious mass can build up. Always happy to add to my bucket.
I second that motion.
As I've confessed before... I'm defintely a brass man!
http://s23.postimg.org/rt0jpk75n/brass.jpg
But even though I do like to keep the prettier pieces, I still manage to get some to the yard... 400-something pounds last year. Latest price $1.85, down from $2 even this time last year.
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Originally Posted by Sirscrapalot
I love it even more when there's still copper on em. And best of all when my plumber neighbor drops four lovely heaters in my driveway with shiny copper hair on top!
http://s22.postimg.org/y8x91i95d/htrs.jpg
And he always leaves the relief valves, too.
I like copper to, but..I can find it anywhere. Can't say the same for brass. Only sure places I know to find it our, here, and water heaters. ;) An the first one ain't worth much metal wise since the yard frowns if you try to scrap forum members.
I got the same deal with my plumber guy, cept I go get them. :) Free heaters make me happy, specially when in groups of more then 2.
Sirscrapalot - I highly dislike laptops. Seriously.
Those are some nice pieces.Quote:
Originally Posted by auminer
Now, ain't this a pretty sight.Quote:
Originally Posted by auminer
I love brass.
You find a lot of it painted now that it's no longer the "in style" in home decor. LOL