Storage Locker Full of Computer Scrap . . . Any Advice?

[maxx]

Hello, new to the site. I'm a weekend picker by nature, but know very little about the scrap metal world.

Bought a storage locker on a tip, and it had a lot of computer scrap in it. Banana boxes full of boards, buckets full of pins, etc.

I will try to put a YouTube clip in here, not sure if the form functionality allow for it.

But any suggestions on what to do with it would be appreciated. I'd like to move it along but having never sold computer scrap I'm not sure how to best go about it. I've spoken with one company in Oregon who will take it, process it, and pay based on what they see . . . but I have no idea if they are reputable or if that's the best way to get the best price.

A lot of the stuff in here is dated 1986 / 1987 or early 90's. So I assume that is the 'better' kind of e-scrap, right?

Anyway, I'll try to post the clip so you know what the heck I'm talking about and I'd love to hear your suggestions.

The guy also had a lot of scrap metal in there, I assume I just take that to the local scrap yard.

Located in Northern California.

[travistemple202020]

wow omg I am drooling I would say on a conservative rate at least $8,000 but it looks to be more but please please do all your research on here for all the buyers of boards that are worth more than scrap ebay is a great place to look it up but can always email ewasted on here to look up and will happy to help you with prices for a lot congrats on the awesome find

[mthomasdev]

Hello, new to the site. I'm a weekend picker by nature, but know very little about the scrap metal world.

Bought a storage locker on a tip, and it had a lot of computer scrap in it. Banana boxes full of boards, buckets full of pins, etc.

I will try to put a YouTube clip in here, not sure if the form functionality allow for it.

But any suggestions on what to do with it would be appreciated. I'd like to move it along but having never sold computer scrap I'm not sure how to best go about it. I've spoken with one company in Oregon who will take it, process it, and pay based on what they see . . . but I have no idea if they are reputable or if that's the best way to get the best price.

A lot of the stuff in here is dated 1986 / 1987 or early 90's. So I assume that is the 'better' kind of e-scrap, right?

Anyway, I'll try to post the clip so you know what the heck I'm talking about and I'd love to hear your suggestions.

The guy also had a lot of scrap metal in there, I assume I just take that to the local scrap yard.

Located in Northern California.

Not worth much, but feel free to send it my way.

All kidding aside, you have a large mix of items there. Everything from gold plated pins, to telecom, motherboards, finger cards, all the way down to low grade boards worth 10 cents a pound. You will need to do a lot of reading thru the old threads to learn how to identify the boards and what is worth sending to one of our buyers. Research the buyers thread and find our top buyers. Also look for our resident shipping expert.

[jimicrk]

Yes please check out the buyers section here and don't get in a big hurry.

[logansryche]

Congrats on the finds

[travistemple202020]

Not worth much, but feel free to send it my way.

All kidding aside, you have a large mix of items there. Everything from gold plated pins, to telecom, moyherboards, finger cards, all the way down to low grade boards worth 10 cents a pound. You will need to do a lot of reading thru the old threads to learn how to identify the boards and what is worth sending to one of our buyers. Research the buyers thread and find our top buyers. Also look for our resident shipping expert.

hope your not throwing these in low grade cause what you seen on the video that people may think was low grade those are worth about $20-30 just so you know for future reference to help increase your profits

[1956]

Well its a nice load, but eight grand i think is about four to five to much, we have a couple of members in northern caif, hopefully one of them will see this tread. You have a mixed bag of scrap there, i would if i were you look to sell it to one of them, as you stated you do not know scrap, there is a tremendous amount of time involved in the braking down of all the different components, and grades. go onto the next auction get a tip on something easier that e-scrap. Ryan where are you?

[ryanw]

Haha, I've been watching the thread. I sent him an email through the forum a little while ago, we'll see.

[sledge]

Wow.. I think some dude had his retirement in a storage locker and you just landed it.. and how neat and tidy.. My GAWD!

[mthomasdev]

hope your not throwing these in low grade cause what you seen on the video that people may think was low grade those are worth about $20-30 just so you know for future reference to help increase your profits

Travis,
I know my e-waste. I mentioned low grade due to a board at the 5 minute mark. Everything else I saw was mid grade if not higher and all the up to some high grade telecom.

[maxx]

Wow.. I think some dude had his retirement in a storage locker and you just landed it.. and how neat and tidy.. My GAWD!

Yeah, every storage locker has a train-wreck story behind it I'm sure. I know a little more about the story behind this one that I'd like to . . . people are in the dirt because of this guy. Not pretty. But still, two sides to everything I suppose.

I have had some really helpful advice here, and messages as well. Thanks to all.

My thing, flat out, I'm looking to move all of it at once, or substantially all of it, but have little interest in processing it much further than it already is. I can invest about one day, maybe two tops, into sorting for clarification purposes. And that not for another 2 or 3 weeks with my schedule. Looking for someone who has credibility with this community. I don't care if they make money here too, we are all looking to make a buck.

I have been picking for 20 years, and don't expect to ever come across a load of e-scrap like this again. It makes no sense for me to learn the trade for a one-time deal. I see why you guys are into it though, I love gold too. Really do.

[PartTimeScrapper]

You could easily dump all those boxes into a gaylord. Contact gorven here on the forum and he can set you up with freight service and send it to one of the buyers here on the forum. Myself, ewasted, or anyone else. Most of the buyers here will sort and pay on it for you. You wouldnt have to do anything else but get the check. Or just stack the banna boxes on the pallet and shrink wrap it. Travis mentioned emailing ewasted to get info on the stuff. Heck I list my cell number on my thread give me a call I can help you grade it over the phone with some pics.

[petehart]

It looks like friggin Ft. Knox!...wow

[travistemple202020]

Travis,
I know my e-waste. I mentioned low grade due to a board at the 5 minute mark. Everything else I saw was mid grade if not higher and all the up to some high grade telecom.

I understand but you basing this on scrap still calling it low grade people would call this low grade or not even bother with it and toss it in tin but its a ibm power supply board from a 4860 PCjr these sell for at least $20 on ebay same as the board at the 5min mark the video Is not clear so if maxx would you take a pic of that board to show us and identify it but either way the components on that board are worth more than low grade scrap all by themselves.
this guy is new to this and wants info and to know what money he can make so if we help to set him up by not selling everything as scrap but looking things up and breaking things down when you have to but also reselling those components he will start of with good knowledge and help furnish and expand all our markets and make us all money

[maxx]

If I can find that board I will take a pic of it.

I'll take some more still pics of stuff and add them later. Not today, maybe by Sunday. Heading to Santa Cruz in a few minutes.

Thanks again for all the advice fellas. Glad I joined this group.

[msmoorad]

agree with the advice given so far
please read & research well

u dont want to lose money esp when u have a potential gold mine there.

the best buyers are here on the forum
ive seen some members(newbies) sell their stuff to other guys & cheated on prices.

wish u all the best.

[maxx]

Couldn't find that same board yet, just a few of the 'older' looking ones I did find.

[travistemple202020]

ya those are beautiful some of those are real good so get what ya can sorted and start researching them and talking to buyers here also ebay none I have seen so far are worth anything near low grade price in the videos but once you've done your own looking and selling youll be amazed.

[ryanw]

ya those are beautiful some of those are real good so get what ya can sorted and start researching them and talking to buyers here also ebay none I have seen so far are worth anything near low grade price in the videos but once you've done your own looking and selling youll be amazed.

I saw one board in that last video that has any significant value as scrap.

[miked]

I saw one board in that last video that has any significant value as scrap.

I agree. The one that looks good to me is the last one. Most of the other boards appear from tube tv's. Mike