Around here Cat5/Cat5e (Ethernet patch cables) goes the same as #2 insulated copper - about .71/lb with the ends (RJ-45 connectors) cut off - not sure why one of the yards wants the gold plated plastic connectors cut off... otherwise they pay "low grade" price - I don't care about taking a few seconds per cable cutting the ends, just wondering why they don't want the gold...



My actual question - why would VGA monitor cables or even old PS2 cables be low grade wire and cat5 not be?