Do you weigh your scrap before you take it?

We don't actually have any SY in Bermy, everything that is collected must be shipped overseas, normally to the east coast.

some guys have been doing it, many just stock pile a load of metal from iron to copper throw it In a container and see how the dice fall......most don't even do it now, only one or two and getting any info out of them is like wringing blood out of a stone, as your cutting their lunch. Only so much scrap,on a 21 mile Island.



my issue is that I will be shipping tonnage, different kinds of metal all separated and packaged. And should I invest in a scale or are the yards trustworthy?

Thanks for for the reply though.

Originally Posted by BDAScrapper

We don't actually have any SY in Bermy, everything that is collected must be shipped overseas, normally to the east coast. some guys have been doing it, many just stock pile a load of metal from iron to copper throw it In a container and see how the dice fall......most don't even do it now, only one or two and getting any info out of them is like wringing blood out of a stone, as your cutting their lunch. Only so much scrap,on a 21 mile Island. my issue is that I will be shipping tonnage, different kinds of metal all separated and packaged. And should I invest in a scale or are the yards trustworthy? Thanks for for the reply though.

That's interesting but doesn't surprise me any. I trust the yard I go to so if you ever feel the need to ship anything to NY, ship it to me to take to the yard as my yard doesn't accept packages(not to say there aren't other yards members use that would fit this bill also). Regarding a scale, we use the metric ton and if you're going after a scale I'd look into a Hobart hanging scale with a bucket.

That is what I'm looking towards, making a link from Bermuda to States, Bermuda is a gold mine, but as always, how does one get the scrap to the yard...... I would look into taking a flight up,meeting and greeting and going through everything, before shipping out. Let me know your thoughts.

Originally Posted by BDAScrapper

That is what I'm looking towards, making a link from Bermuda to States, Bermuda is a gold mine, but as always, how does one get the scrap to the yard...... I would look into taking a flight up,meeting and greeting and going through everything, before shipping out. Let me know your thoughts.

First and foremost, shipping will cost you alot because of distance and I don't think Gorvin will go international that far(have to ask him). If you packed your material in gaylords(double/tripple-wall boxes on pallets) that would probably help on shipping rather then attempting to ship an entire container. Also location will dictate price. It'll be less expensive to ship to Florida then to NY.

Secondly, I would suggest video conferencing instead of a physical trip, again because of cost of airfare. Just some logistics to think about when creating business relationships. You can PM me if you have any questions on anything.


-Matt

Originally Posted by logansryche

First and foremost, shipping will cost you alot because of distance and I don't think Gorvin will go international that far(have to ask him). If you packed your material in gaylords(double/tripple-wall boxes on pallets) that would probably help on shipping rather then attempting to ship an entire container. Also location will dictate price. It'll be less expensive to ship to Florida then to NY.

Secondly, I would suggest video conferencing instead of a physical trip, again because of cost of airfare. Just some logistics to think about when creating business relationships. You can PM me if you have any questions on anything.


-Matt

How do I PM? Still getting used to this site...