Just wanted to put my 2 cents worth up here. Made a nice 2 hour trip down there, and was more than happy with the way things panned out. Was more than helpful prior to me going down there with any questions I had.
Now I'm just looking at turning this into a regular gig, as that was just a test run to get some cost numbers and see if it was worth it.
I just finished my second deal with Jack. Very good to work with. Always available by phone or e-mail. I get a detailed spreadsheet back with everything itemized out and it is spot on.
yeah im saving up all my boards to go out to jack i wanna give him a run this time. plus hes not picky on the boards as much as my local guy.
Dunemaul, check "brick cell" on eBay (or actual make and model). Some are going for good money. I opened one and found some cool gold chips.
YES, Go get 'em Dunemaul! $6/lb no batteries no backs!
current pricing towards top and bottom of thread
updated pricing towards beginning and end of thread
Just got off the phone with Jack and couldnt be happier. Got all my questions asked and next time i get a load worth driving for im gonna get to learn about cell phone recycling :-). These forums have brought all the people that dont mind helping the little guy make his money and learn new ways to do it. Im stoked.
Recent transaction with Relectrocycle was a pleasant experience. Jack, is extremely speedy when responding to email questions and willing to look at your pictures and offer you strategies to maximize your scrap value. The free shipping is very cool for those like me who hate dealing with logistics. I would recommend this company to others and look forward to future business. Thanks Jack!
Smoothness of Transaction (5/5)
Communication (5/5)
Turn-Around Time (4/5)
Pricing (4/5)
Overall (4.5/5)
Transaction Break Down
GRADE A BOARDS
$ 3.00
55.7
$ 167.1
GRADE D BOARDS
$ 0.08
5.85
$ 0.47
FINGER BOARDS
$ 3.50
12.8
$ 44.80
PRINTER BOARDS
$ 0.30
2.35
$ 0.71
GREEN FIBER METAL LID
$ 5.00
0.05
$ 0.25
PLASTIC EPROM
$ 2.00
0.07
$ 0.14
CERAMIC EPROM
$ 3.00
0.05
$ 0.15
TOTAL COMPUTER COMP.
$ 213.62
A little confused J. If you live in Va, why would you send your stuff to Fl when there are buyers in Indiana and Ohio that pay more ? Am I missing something ?
D, I will PM You
I was wondering the same thing.
Thanks Jeremiah!
I appreciate your business and the review.
Current pricing towards beginning and end of thread
Thanks for posting your latest prices Jack. I'm curious to know why you're prices are so much lower than our other buyers ? I wish they were more comparable because I'm driving distance to you. Even with the shipping costs factored in, I'll make more money shipping north. I hope I'm not being imprudent...but...inquiring minds want to know. Everyone who has posted has enjoyed doing business with you and I hope to bring a load of heavy stuff one day.
I think a lot of it has to do with region. Being based in Florida does not place him in close proximity to the processor/refiners whereas the buyers out in the midwest are located close them. The cost of freight and other overhead expenses has risen sharply since the new year. Some buyers choose to run on microthin margins that leave them on the verge of collapse when gold drops 50 points. Another word of caution about some of the buyers with very high pricing is that much of the material ends up being exported and processed in ways that are illegal here in the US. All I am saying is do your homework. Jack is a great guy to deal with and is allowed to set his pricing anyway necessary to fit his business model. People on here complain about wanting top dollar for 25lbs of motherboard should come to the northeast region where it seems most yards pay 1.25/lb.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dumpster-Dee
Thanks CLR, but who, in their right mind, would sell to a yard if they are a member of this forum ? As I said, I've heard such good things about jack...that's why I look forward to driving down to Ocala with my heavy stuff in the near future.
FAIR QUESTION! :) My prices are lower because I do not have the $ behind me to save large amounts of product, and thereby get better pricing from the refiners.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dumpster-Dee
It takes tons and tons to truly get the kind of pricing that would allow me to compete with the people showing better pricing.
I started this business 2 years ago with almost no $. Cashflow continues to be something I must keep close at hand.
Where our company does flourish is with cell phones. We are quickly becoming known for this aspect of our business.
The eScrap side was an offshoot of the cell side, and still is.
I hope this helps answer the question.
Some great points here about margins, expenses, regions, and reputation.Quote:
Originally Posted by CLR Solutions
freedom is : buying for what some one will sell it for and, selling it for what some one will pay for it