It seems like everyone thinks as prices have been so low that the scrap yard is out to screw them. I find that the yards are happy to get your metals as fewer people are brining them in stuff (due to low prices).
What can you do?
1) Call for prices. Just because you have dealt with a yard for years and think they have the best prices call around and check.
2) Separate your steel grades if your yard buys it at different grades. Only a few cents difference but it all adds up in the end.
3) Take advantage of customer appreciation days as some yards pay a little more on certain days. Or have a rewards program.
4) Sometimes it makes more sense to sell items as dirty and be done. Aluminum prices are down so check and see if it makes sense selling something as dirty aluminum.
5) Talk to the yard owner or buyer if you think you have enough of a product to earn a better price.
6) If you think the yard is downgrading your stuff ask why! Speak up, and if so pack up your items and leave! Just don't be a di*k!.
7) Scrap yards need metal to survive!
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