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    Oxydized copper and prices???

    I'm new in the forum and maybe this is a question that somebody answered already.



    I wanted to know if there is a difference in prices for the new shining copper and the oxidized one with dark/dull color. I have some copper wires but because it is old and maybe left in humid places, its color is not anymore golden bright and large parts of it have the characteristic bluish color.
    Do the yards make a difference between them?

    Any reply will be appreciated.


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    type in beginners into the search feature at top right of pg and you will find a site by Mick for beginners. Welcome and good luck.

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    Yes there is a difference and yes it has been answered and covered before.
    http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/showt...ghlight=copper

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    Oxidized is #2

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    Oxidized , resins , solder , paint #2 - Any way it's only about .08 to .10 cents dif . from #1 unless you have like 500 pounds day in day out, why worry , Some times the yard guy says to me if i compare prices from week to week . He says to me 'it's found free WHY WORRY" I hope it's always going to be able to be found it's easy to get superstitious like a sports star. I hit the road and hope for the best ,the road been good lately.


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