Is there an online website that lists current scrap metal prices?

[MilitariaCollector]

I'm new to scrapping, and have only went a few times to the scrap yard. Is there an online website that lists current scrap metal prices? Is this what the scrap yards use to base their payouts? Also, are the scales at the scrap yard required to be accurate by law, or do these guys tinker with them for their benefit?

 

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[davest]

I don't know of any website that shows prices like that. In response to your other question, it would seem that the department of weights and measures, or here in Florida, the Dept. of Agriculture would have an inspector that oversaw such an operation. If someone is using fraudulent scales, they're cheating. Although it might not seem like much, but would you want to deal with a cheat?

If you have that problem, weigh your own metal before you take it in, maybe just a bucket full or copper or brass and compare the two.

 

[THingfool]

I know in Fort Wayne, IN there are at least 3 scrap yards. And one of them does have a website that they post daily at noon current pricing. You may try googling your locals to see if they also have website.

Ed

 

[simonds]

Check with your local scrap yard, or others nearest you. They may pay out different amounts. They are just lake any other business. Each has to make a profit to stay in business and pay their bills. Just like me, being a building contractor. I may be able to make a living from $25.00 per hour, but within 30 miles from here they can get $50.00 per hour.
Get to know your scrap yard people and maybe get n updated payout sheet each time you go.

 

[jeff of pa]

only this

http://forum.treasurenet.com/metals