How are sales to end-users conducted?

[miked]

Much has been written on this subject so I recommend you spend the time to read the old threads. This extra study will add to your base of knowledge.

Also an introduction from you telling us about you and your background in scrapping.

Personally why should I give you how I conduct my business? What do I get out of your study of me? I really didn't like your approach it read like I should jump at the opportunity to share my personal insights in my business. Sorry if I sound snippy but each of our new members show up with an implied or explicit promise to share their experiences with the rest of us.

So my question to you is why should I share with you since I don't consider myself your personal lab rat? Mike

[wi50435]

Hi Mike -
I am a consumer goods supplier -and I have very little scrapping knowledge, but an extensive background in logistics and manufacturing. I contract for finished goods however I get pushback from the factories on materials availability and costing (typical) - so I'm looking for a better way to get raw goods. Hence my interest in buyer-seller connections.

Your response seems defensive - my intent was not to offend, merely to reach out to learn. I will take your suggestion to read past threads to learn more.
Regards,
Will

[stillwaterrecycling]

I may catch some heat from you long time users,because in new here. I had to learn all this myself also.

I have had a lot of help along the way. My mentor who does a million dollars a month told me he would rather deal with educated customers and buy all day long then wait for big score once a week.

He opened my eyes 5 years ago. I went from a homless kid to selling 20 million pounds of batteries in a few short years.

All loads to end users are based on contracts you take. Their are many different buyers and markets.

I know about lead. I'm a battery buyer. I'd like to think the best. There is always a bigger fish though.
Lol

When I go out buying I know I have a contract I've taken for a certain amount (44,000) lbs usually. If I ship that load to my buyer in the terms of our contract, I'll be paid usually in net 7 days. Other buyers (smelters) for lead will pay sooner. They are usually brokers. They set up contracts,steal a few pennies per pound and just push paperwork.

I have a battery smelter about 6 hours from here that will pay me a few cents more per pound but payment is net30 days.

If your buying or filling a trailer a week or twice a week or once a month that laymen terms and your relationship is so important.

You want to put out all your capital to fill a load then wait a month to be paid. What will you tell your customer base when they come in every day with more while that load is at the smelter !!!!!! I have no $$$$


That has happend to me a lot.

So have a guy that is rich or an angel that will help you sell in less than truck load amounts to flip your $$ while you wait for the payment on your load.

Buyers after years of doing business will help to force a fast payment but usually its pisses them off if you do it all the time.

Be right back.

Aaron.