4x4 Scale....Mobile?

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08-31-2012, 07:24 PM
ResourcefulRecycling

4x4 Scale....Mobile?

My issue is buying metal from companies and dealerships is i am not sure how much weight they have...So i never know what to pay them. So either im getting screwed or they are. I was thinking about putting my scale on the back of my trailer and start using that to buy scrap. But now...How much do i pay per ton?
Lets say i paid $180 per ton
Then i would get $220 for sheet
$310 for heavy
$320 for auto cast.
Then we have all the non-fuerrous i would buy.
What do you guys think? Good idea or not?
Also...What are you guys paying for mixed electronics..Lets say a xbox, VCR and cordless phone. Im currently paying .11 per lb...Am i screwing my self?
Thanks!
08-31-2012, 07:27 PM
Mechanic688

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Also...What are you guys paying for mixed electronics..Lets say a xbox, VCR and cordless phone. Im currently paying .11 per lb...Am i screwing my self?

I'd say yes, I buy computers and other related parts only and everything else gets hauled off for free.
08-31-2012, 07:39 PM
IdahoScrapper

I could be wrong but if you're going to be buying/selling by weight, you need to be certified and have an accurate scale.
09-01-2012, 07:18 AM
ResourcefulRecycling

You do, but as soon as you move it somewhere it needs to be re-calabrated. thats where im stuck. I might just dance around that right now and see how it goes.
09-01-2012, 07:52 AM
Mick

This is how I get around the certified scale issue if I want to buy by weight. I carry a scale in the truck and obviously it's not certified.

Somebody wants to sell me a bunch of scrap and wants .10/lb. I tell the I'm going to weigh the stuff on my scale. They're welcome to watch if they want but it's just for my own purposes. I'll be offering the $xxx for the pile. I weigh it and it comes to 450 pounds. In plain sight, I figure (450).10= $45. I tell him "I'll give you $45 for the pile". Weight is never mentioned.
09-01-2012, 08:15 AM
BRASSCATCHER

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Originally Posted by ResourcefulRecycling

You do, but as soon as you move it somewhere it needs to be re-calabrated. thats where im stuck. I might just dance around that right now and see how it goes.

If you kept say a 10 or 25lb weight with you and scale that before you weigh what you are buying and show the customer that it is accurate. Even if the scale is off by +-1 due to transport you can still get an accurate weight.
09-01-2012, 08:22 AM
Dunemaul

Brasss said what i was going to
09-01-2012, 08:44 AM
BRASSCATCHER

Wow that's a first, you have been one step ahead of me for the last six months dune...today is a good day....lol
09-01-2012, 09:26 AM
ResourcefulRecycling

Great idea. Thanks guys!
09-01-2012, 09:50 AM
Mechanic688

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Originally Posted by ResourcefulRecycling

You do, but as soon as you move it somewhere it needs to be re-calabrated. thats where im stuck. I might just dance around that right now and see how it goes.

These guys seem to get around it ok, and their in different places.
Dr. Copper - Mobile Scrap Metal Service
09-01-2012, 11:52 AM
Dunemaul

Im having plumbing issues so im off my game.
09-01-2012, 01:42 PM
Mechanic688

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Originally Posted by Dunemaul

Im having plumbing issues so im off my game.

You might need to go see the Dr. for that,,,
09-01-2012, 01:52 PM
Dunemaul

LOL mech thank god its only my house and not me.
09-01-2012, 02:56 PM
KzScrapper

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Originally Posted by Dunemaul

Im having plumbing issues so im off my game.

Replace everything affected and save having to make 5 more trips to Home Depot.
09-01-2012, 05:02 PM
happyscraper

I only pay for computer towers and high grade boards and prossors. I don't pay for anything else, I would never pay for telephones unless cell phones and then not much.