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    Small first run

    Location = Memphis, Tn
    Yard = Airways Iron & Metal
    #1 = $2.50 per lb
    #2 = $2.30 lb
    insulated wire (low return) = $.55 lb
    alum can = $.58 lb
    mixed alum = $.45 lb
    yellow brass = $1.20 lb
    shred = $.10 lb

    All cash except for copper. They have to mail a check on the copper regardless that it was short strand cleaned wire.

    Do these sound about right?


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    I think you are +/- 10% from me...maybe a little below in most categories. But that is to be expected as prices can change dramatically from yard to yard, let alone state to state. I'm in Atlanta area.

    edit: it pays to find 2-4 yards within easy driving distance and call around for best prices. If you are able to store up your material you can then make a load with certain items to take to one yard one day, and others to another. good way to maximize profit if you can sit on material for a little longer.
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    Looks good. Like shendog said, prices vary. You're about .10 higher for copper than around here.
    People may laugh at me, but that's ok. I laugh all the way to the bank.

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    New Zealand metal prices. The US$1 is worth about NZ$1.18

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    Quote Originally Posted by VERYOLDGUY View Post
    Location = Memphis, Tn
    Yard = Airways Iron & Metal
    #1 = $2.50 per lb
    #2 = $2.30 lb
    insulated wire (low return) = $.55 lb
    alum can = $.58 lb
    mixed alum = $.45 lb
    yellow brass = $1.20 lb
    shred = $.10 lb

    All cash except for copper. They have to mail a check on the copper regardless that it was short strand cleaned wire.

    Do these sound about right?
    In New Jersey we get more for copper & wire, less for cans & shred. So yeah, sounds reasonable. Stuff my Volvo with 450 lbs of shred and 30 lbs of copper, you'd come out $3 ahead in Memphis.


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