E-Scrap Refining

After the refinery took their cut, I cleared $2 a pound. And that's before I paid for shipping, or any of my labor or time.

I'm trying to understand why go thru all the hassle and stress, for $2.00 a lb. when for the same amount or more you just drop all that stuff off to a buyer, negotiate a better price based on volume and get paid same day/week. I average over 2.00 a lb for less than 100lb and $10. gas for delivery. I guess you really do like to gamble.