Cast Iron Pedestal Sink

**41haikuwarriors** · 05-10-2013, 03:05 PM

Someone gave me an enameled cast iron pedestal sink to take to the yard the other day. I've never taken iron in so I called and I was told it would get $165 a ton, which at that yard is the same as shred price. Is this typically correct? Shouldn't cast iron bring more than shred??

**brandon** · 05-10-2013, 04:06 PM

If it is in good condition I would be tying to sell it, if it is broken, cracked or otherwise junk, scrap it. I have got 2 cents a pound more for cast sinks and tubs than shred. I have also seen yards give the reason that since it is enameled then it goes as shred. But I bet you dollars to donuts that I winds up in the cast pile.

**41haikuwarriors** · 05-10-2013, 04:31 PM

The enamel is chipped in places and would need to be refinished but the iron is sound. I have a consignment auction I could take it to. I have no idea what it would bring though, any thoughts?

**41haikuwarriors** · 05-10-2013, 04:57 PM

Actually, the more I think about it, resale is the better option. Especially if it's a nice day and there's a good turn out at the auction. I've seen trash go for close to new prices. Thanks!

**brandon** · 05-10-2013, 05:46 PM

glad I could help, lol
do you know what era the sink is from, 70's and newer scrap yard, older than that auction.

**DiamondN** · 05-10-2013, 06:44 PM

There is usually a production date cast somewhere on the underside of the sink...

Good Luck...

**41haikuwarriors** · 05-23-2013, 02:39 PM

I didn't see a production date, didn't look too old really, brought $90 at the auction, minus the 25% commission, so $67.50. Heck of a lot better than the $8-$9 I would have gotten at my yard.

**DiamondN** · 05-23-2013, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by 41haikuwarriors

I didn't see a production date, didn't look too old really, brought $90 at the auction, minus the 25% commission, so $67.50. Heck of a lot better than the $8-$9 I would have gotten at my yard.

Plus you saved a vintage sink...

**jghilino** · 05-23-2013, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by 41haikuwarriors

I didn't see a production date, didn't look too old really, brought $90 at the auction, minus the 25% commission, so $67.50. Heck of a lot better than the $8-$9 I would have gotten at my yard.

excellent score, also be on the lookout for clawfoot tubs, they can go for a small fortuns just like some of the old cast iron radiators

**parrothead** · 05-23-2013, 09:24 PM

Very cool. I would never had thought that. Nice.

**brandon** · 05-24-2013, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by 41haikuwarriors

I didn't see a production date, didn't look too old really, brought $90 at the auction, minus the 25% commission, so $67.50. Heck of a lot better than the $8-$9 I would have gotten at my yard.

I will send you a PM with my address for my share. lol

**Jonniebrass** · 05-24-2013, 09:13 AM

Cast iron sinks and tubs always get the higher price of steel here. There are only two categories at my local light iron and heavy iron.

**41haikuwarriors** · 05-24-2013, 03:00 PM

Just goes to show how much a nice day can influence the purchase price at an auction. If it would have been cold and rainy instead of 70 with a nice breeze it might have only brought $10

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