Quote Originally Posted by poundigity24 View Post
The wire might be burned. Where did it come from.
I don't think it is burned and I found it down the woods in a motor.


Quote Originally Posted by fnord View Post
If it is from a motor or transformer, it might be coated with varnish (electrical insulation). Or it may just be slightly oxidized.
Okay thanks, it may indeed be varnish. Sounds more promising than the oxidization. Do you know if the copper is coated in varnish it will sell for less?