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    bare bright copper question

    I've searched the site but can't seem to find the answer and I hate going to that "other" forum! My question is how long will bare bright copper stay bare bright once it's stripped? Someone told me I don't have long before it oxidizes but I never thought to ask how long. I have a bunch to strip but want to hang onto it until the price goes up. Thanks for the help.



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    I've got some (actually a couple hundred pounds) that's been sitting in my garage for over a year. I'd say if you keep it cool and dry, it should be ok for quite a long time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scrapmonkey View Post
    I've searched the site but can't seem to find the answer and I hate going to that "other" forum! My question is how long will bare bright copper stay bare bright once it's stripped? Someone told me I don't have long before it oxidizes but I never thought to ask how long. I have a bunch to strip but want to hang onto it until the price goes up. Thanks for the help.
    What price are you waiting for?...I guess everyone has forgot when copper was only .50 Cents?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sjones99 View Post
    What price are you waiting for?...I guess everyone has forgot when copper was only .50 Cents?
    I also remember when Gas was $1.30 a gallon. The copper market has been climbing for a month now.

    I am waiting for $4.70 again. If it does hit that price I stand to make a nice chunk of money.
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    Hey injunjoe, I think many are waiting for that price again but once it's there, will you hold out thinking it's going to rise higher and squeeze it a little more?
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    Quote Originally Posted by iScrap View Post
    Hey injunjoe, I think many are waiting for that price again but once it's there, will you hold out thinking it's going to rise higher and squeeze it a little more?
    That's a good question. I started hoarding copper when the price fell to under $4.00 the price very quickly fell to the lower $3 range.
    I noticed the yard took a few days to change there price so my plan is ride it to the top when it starts to come down again I will load up and cash out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by injunjoe View Post
    That's a good question. I started hoarding copper when the price fell to under $4.00 the price very quickly fell to the lower $3 range.
    I noticed the yard took a few days to change there price so my plan is ride it to the top when it starts to come down again I will load up and cash out.
    Sounds like a good plan. It goes to show how using common sense, honesty, and playing the game by their rules a man can make money in this business. Good luck Injunjoe!
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    I personal y don't take the chance. My yard is paying 65c per lb over any other yard here. I just unloaded all 100lbs of copper I had and working on the rest as we speak. Hope to have the other 50 lbs ready before humpty dumpty crashes off the wall..lol.


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