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  1. 06-11-2018, 03:42 PM #1
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    Keys brass or dirty brass

    I scored a bunch of keys. Can I get clean brass price on these ? Some look like chrome plated brass. I have around 100 of them
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  4. 06-11-2018, 04:02 PM #2
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    I never had a problem, Clean brass. But ive come across some aluminum keys before also

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    Clean brass in my parts (as long as you take any middle steel rings off them if they are a pair)
    I'm so into scrapping.. When my Steel Toe Boots Wear out, I cut the Steel out of them and recycle the Toe!

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    clean yellow brass by me
    Better than the dump!

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    Ebay them!

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    Clean brass, use a magnet though and make sure none are steel

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    Ebay them!
    Good thought.

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    I once came into a bucket of keys that an old man had stashed for some time. Keys of all kinds and FOB's. I sold a Corvette Key FOB for $70.. It was glorious!

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    Clean brass. Check with magnet. I agree with the poster about eBay. There are people who collect keys - always more money with collectors.
    My mother always said "Ask your father." My father always said "If it doesn't work, hit it with a hammer. If that doesn't work, hit it again."

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    Some crafty types will buy the older, iron pieces for decoration. Probably well in excess of scrap value.

    Mine go as clean brass but I do sort the Ali ones. That's easy, though. Brass is much, much heavier.

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