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So I was at my local scrap yard today and I asked the guy what copper was going for at the moment. He told me $2.80 per lb, which I thought was high. I heard rumors that copper was over $3 there at one point, so I'm not sure whether to consider $2.80 a high price or not. Any advice?
On Nov 11th, I was quoted $2.85 for #1 Copper. I'm holding out for at least $3.00.
The two yards closest to me that advertise their prices in "The Pennysaver" are at $3.05 and $3.02 for #1, and 10 cents less than that for #2.
I took some #1 copper in yesterday and received $3.05 a lb here
Ok, I think I'll hold out until it's at least $3. That'll give me time to build up a larger stash
If you do not need the money, it would be a good idea to hold on to it. One the economy starts picking up then copper will be in greater demand for building supplies. I am sitting on about 150 pounds right now, and trying to get more, waiting for it to go well over $3 a pound.
I took in some waterheaters and brass today. #1 Copper was 3.25 and #2 was 3.00
Got #2 for 3.10 a lb here last week.
I just got paid 3.350 at my yard....
#1 copper $3.65
#2 copper $3.40
I'm getting 3.55 for #2 that all I no cause they mark all my copper as #2 I think next time I bring in my clean wire if they mark it as #2 I'm gunna say something cause I wait till I have atleast 40 pounds before I take it in so if I get 25 cent more for #1 I would be getting an extra 10 a run
I've been getting 3.55 for #2 since last tuesday it was 3.25 before
3.55 for #2 since last tuesday
Stopped in and asked before work this morning. $3.55 for #1 copper at one of the yards here.
My local yard pays $2.10 one yard 30 miles from me pays $4.05 for Number 1 bright and shiny
4.05 holly crap i wish i was getting that much but srry bout all those comments in a row yesterday i was on my phone nd didnt no if it was posting them, it wont happen again
Great mate! That is the going price today! We all save but when the time is right , sell,sell sell,!Quote:
Originally Posted by Thejapster
I still think we will hit $ 5.00 soon before it drops. Take that with a grain of salt. Many have made the grade on such in site !
Simple money made using easy money !
Yard prices around here locally, have gone up about 50cents per pound since Dec2010. Avg around $3.50 for Bright/Bare, and $3.30 for #1.
Rumors are there are places paying around $4 ,but I haven't found them yet.
If anyone knows of a better rate than $3.50 per pound for Bright /Bare, please let me know where they are. I am in SC, but it may be worth my while to check it out.
Thanks!
couple weeks ago sold 500 lbs of #1 at $4 per pound....how sweet it is!
Sunshine in organgeburgs sc was up to$ 4 now its $2.90 a lb