Direct To Refiners

**Paveitall** · 07-11-2017, 06:36 AM

My intent wasn't to offend buyers like Ewasted so my apologies maybe i posted this question to the wrong forum I though this was a site to help scrapers find outlets for products. We are in an area of the country with very few or no buyers of Ewaste (haven't found a local one yet). I have an outlet for the steel, copper and aluminum at out local "traditional" scrap yards. What we struggle with is the precious metal bearing materials, if there was someone close i would certainly consider selling thru a middleman or dealer, but if i need to ship this stuff 800-1,000 miles and i have a full truck load why wouldn't i go direct to the refiner?

As Ewasted pointed out, if i want to buy 1 or 2 watermelons i will go to my local wal-mart or grocery store, but if i need an whole truckload i might consider talking with a farmer. Has anyone here shipped direct? If so who?

**mthomasdev** · 07-11-2017, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Paveitall

My intent wasn't to offend buyers like Ewasted so my apologies maybe i posted this question to the wrong forum I though this was a site to help scrapers find outlets for products. We are in an area of the country with very few or no buyers of Ewaste (haven't found a local one yet). I have an outlet for the steel, copper and aluminum at out local "traditional" scrap yards. What we struggle with is the precious metal bearing materials, if there was someone close i would certainly consider selling thru a middleman or dealer, but if i need to ship this stuff 800-1,000 miles and i have a full truck load why wouldn't i go direct to the refiner?

As Ewasted pointed out, if i want to buy 1 or 2 watermelons i will go to my local wal-mart or grocery store, but if i need an whole truckload i might consider talking with a farmer. Has anyone here shipped direct? If so who?

I have been doing ewaste for a number of years now. This year, I did my 1st full truck load. It was only 30 pallets. Had I double stacked them, could have done 60. I also used smaller than normal gaylords. My cost to ship over 500 miles wad about 4 cents per pound. So I wouldn't let that be a deciding factor.
The major benefit that I see in dealing with a buyer, is getting paid in a short amount of time. A couple of weeks with a buyer on here verses waiting for the refining process to be done.

**junkfreak** · 07-12-2017, 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by Paveitall

My intent wasn't to offend buyers like Ewasted so my apologies maybe i posted this question to the wrong forum I though this was a site to help scrapers find outlets for products. We are in an area of the country with very few or no buyers of Ewaste (haven't found a local one yet). I have an outlet for the steel, copper and aluminum at out local "traditional" scrap yards. What we struggle with is the precious metal bearing materials, if there was someone close i would certainly consider selling thru a middleman or dealer, but if i need to ship this stuff 800-1,000 miles and i have a full truck load why wouldn't i go direct to the refiner?

As Ewasted pointed out, if i want to buy 1 or 2 watermelons i will go to my local wal-mart or grocery store, but if i need an whole truckload i might consider talking with a farmer. Has anyone here shipped direct? If so who?

I don't think anyone was offended. You have a legitimate question and you obviously are serious about this business based on the amount of material you have accumulated.
You have received sound advice from some seasoned pros. Weigh that advice and do as much research as possible. The resources available here are plentiful, utilizing them would be smart.
Welcome to the forum and best of luck!