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    My guess is the coating is Tin. Most places will buy it as #2 copper


    There was a wires processor on here that has since dissappeared. He claimed that it was actually worth a few cents more per lb than #1, but only with multiple tons and good connections.



    1956, I'm a little confused. Bright and shiny or bare bright is supposed to be copper color, this wire has an obvious coating. Also, isn't there supposed to be no tarnish, and few dull spots?
    Currently looking for a job in or related to scrap/recycling. Relocation is possible for the right offer.

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    Well my eyes might be failing me a little it looks like to me in the pictures the insulation is still on, if not than I am mistaking but if it is still on once it is removed it would be in most yards number one. brite and shinny has many gray areas depends on your yard, some yards will only grade bright and shinny by the thickness of at least 1/4 inch the outer appearance really does not mean much when the yard sells it.

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