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    Does cast iron pay more than light iron?

    Have a chance to pick up 2 cast iron tubs and a wood stove.....does cast pay more than light?

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    Yes. But the tub might go as Light Iron if it's laminated. Expect about 3 1/2 cents a pound more for cast.
    People may laugh at me, but that's ok. I laugh all the way to the bank.

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    Also- Cast iron tubs with claw feet fetch a pretty penny resold, that i've seen on ebay.
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