Buying bulk scrap from overseas

Alibaba is a minefield of fraud. Look for a GOLD member with a long history on the site.. Don't take the "GOLD" certification as the only significant factor though.. Approach them with caution. It is sad but this is the best and safest way.



If you mention the term Escrow- you will see 99% of them "lose your number" If you an get in touch with the 1% go for it.. Just remember that you cover ALL your bases. Landing something from overseas is not as easy as order and poof.. at your door. You will need to clarify if their price is to your dock.. a lot of places will quote you a price.. but that is to PORT.. You are responsible for getting it from "Any Safe Port" to your dock. And that costs money to do. Also- do they have all their customs paperwork in order. Last thing you want is to know your load is here.. but customs has it.. and won't release it because of bad paperwork.

This is a complex monster.. Do some research on import/export. If you do find a good company.. you are only about 5% there.. the rest of the way can be treacherous! So do some digging and googling to see what you are in for.