Test strip a small section and put a magnet to determine if it is steel with copper plating. Some coax I enjoy stripping but some is just steel and I don't bother. Many people are happy to give me used coax. "Direct TV" coax to be good to strip and the cable company's coax is junk. If you know ham radio operators or cb guys ask them for their used/bad coax.



If it is in good condition I vote for craig's list as well. No additional work and a better payday. Experience will teach the most. Best of luck and let us know how it works out, Mike.