Machined steel value?

Hello all. I cannot post a picture yet but I purchased some gas turbine bearings to use as a fire pit ring. I gambled that there might be some copper in the bearing surface but there was not... Turns out these things are heavy at over 400 lbs each! The sad part is that they are new but I cannot imagine them having a resell value. Apparently they were part of a Navy refit for some of the fast attack ships. I will still probably call Northrup Grumman to see if there is any value other than scrap.



My question is if I scrap them what value should I see? I know prices range for areas but is it worth more than just steel?

Thanks,
Jeff

Amazing what it once cost to make things but when they are no longer needed have little to no value or reuse.

Originally Posted by essayons07

Hello all. I cannot post a picture yet but I purchased some gas turbine bearings to use as a fire pit ring. I gambled that there might be some copper in the bearing surface but there was not... Turns out these things are heavy at over 400 lbs each! The sad part is that they are new but I cannot imagine them having a resell value. Apparently they were part of a Navy refit for some of the fast attack ships. I will still probably call Northrup Grumman to see if there is any value other than scrap.

My question is if I scrap them what value should I see? I know prices range for areas but is it worth more than just steel?

Thanks,
Jeff

Roughly $12.50 - $15 each or $.03 x lbs