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  1. 01-15-2015, 04:46 AM #1
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    I can see how all of this effects those that are in this for the metals, but seems E-Scrapping's stable(unless I'm not looking in the right places). You'd think if the dollar really was going up, metal price would also.

    -Matt

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    Quote Originally Posted by logansryche View Post
    I can see how all of this effects those that are in this for the metals, but seems E-Scrapping's stable(unless I'm not looking in the right places). You'd think if the dollar really was going up, metal price would also.

    -Matt
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    Quote Originally Posted by logansryche View Post
    I can see how all of this effects those that are in this for the metals, but seems E-Scrapping's stable(unless I'm not looking in the right places). You'd think if the dollar really was going up, metal price would also.

    -Matt
    I really don't understand economic that well either. That's why I call the yards for pricing on a regular basis. And always just before I make a buy. Knowing what I'll make helps me make an educated offer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by logansryche View Post
    I can see how all of this effects those that are in this for the metals, but seems E-Scrapping's stable(unless I'm not looking in the right places). You'd think if the dollar really was going up, metal price would also.

    -Matt
    No, you got that backwards dude. If the dollar is worth more, you get more for it. Including more metal. Means you get paid less for the metal you have.
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    Quote Originally Posted by phred59 View Post
    No, you got that backwards dude. If the dollar is worth more, you get more for it. Including more metal. Means you get paid less for the metal you have.
    Unless you are the seller, you get less money for your material..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ewasted View Post
    Unless you are the seller, you get less money for your material..
    the context was intended to mean, you get more metal for the dollar, which makes each lb of metal worth less. meaning you get less cash for your metal, and more metal for your dollar. (from both sides of the coin)

    The stronger the dollar, the weaker the metal prices, commodity prices, etc.

    Good time to be hoarding PMs

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    Quote Originally Posted by logansryche View Post
    I can see how all of this effects those that are in this for the metals, but seems E-Scrapping's stable(unless I'm not looking in the right places). You'd think if the dollar really was going up, metal price would also.

    -Matt
    Actually your not looking in the right place in either case. I wouldn't call a near 50% drop in e scrap price stable.
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