Anyone pay for microwaves? - Page 2

Originally Posted by johnuppy

Got offered 5 pallets of microwaves at .07 per pound. Not sure if that is that great of a deal, what do you guys think? All cords will be attached. The problem I am having is that they are all different sizes. I tore one down and weighed it and would come out good on it, then tore another one down with more plastic and was going to make very little. Wondering thoughts from you guys that do a lot of microwaves.

Whats the price per microwave?
How many microwaves are there?
Are they older 'wooden finish' microwaves with knobs or are they more modern 'white' or stainless with touch sensitive keyboards?
Older ones have about 2Lbs copper in each one. Theres 1 or 2 or 3 motors & 1 big transformer (1Kg) & a little one (50gms) plus the wire.

Newer ones often have a ali/copper main transformer (now its 1Lb copper..) & a small tranny & wire & a silver containing keypad.

The magnatron has 80 grams copper in each one.
If you end up with a hundred or so, find someone with a lathe & they can machine the end caps off witout damaging the berrilium ceramic. I think it works out as NZ$0.50 cents each. (US$ 0.40cents)