Whats the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

[LM]

What's the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

Nothing special or noteworthy.
Just something adequate for garden decor

 

[FISHEYE]

Re: What's the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

I get $12.00 per 100lbs for scrap iron here in florida

 

[LM]

Re: What's the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

Are people really scrapping them?
I want to get one for my mom's place.

 

[saltydog1733]

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www.cannonsuperstore.com

 

[DigginThePast]

Re: What's the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

www.cannonsuperstore.com

Awesome! I can not believe there is a place called The Antique Cannon SuperStore. I love it!

 

[FISHEYE]

Re: What's the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

I guess everyone here wants a old cannon to put in their front yard for home protection for the up coming revolution.

 

[cornelis 816]

Re: What's the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

I am so glad to find out that scap iron is selling for $12. per 100 pounds. Boy ... the things you learn on this forum . Cornelius

 

[LM]

Re: What's the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

www.cannonsuperstore.com

Yes, I too know how to use Google.

There was a specific reason I asked here.
I don't pay 'boutique retail' for anything. I leave that to the suckers.

 

[saltydog1733]

Re: What's the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

Only suckers and armchair treasure hunters buy cannons in the 1st place LS Morgan. Real salvors find them and recover them.

 

[ivan salis]

Re: What's the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

iron cannons are the "white elephants" of treasure salvaging --since they cost more to properly perserve long term than their worth really. -- most treasure hunters leave iron cannons sit "in place"--bronze cannon are a whole differant matter of course

 

[LM]

Re: What's the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

Only suckers and armchair treasure hunters buy cannons in the 1st place LS Morgan. Real salvors find them and recover them.

Cost to fund an expedition to find and recover a cannon: (X)

Cost to buy a cannon: (Y)

Who's the sucker?

Or, to put it another way:
John wants an Atocha coin. The most cost effective way for John to obtain an Atocha coin is:

a. Acquire a treasure lease, purchase boat, diving equipment, salvage gear and go find one himself
b. eBay

 

[cornelis 816]

Re: What's the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

But , John may not find just one coin ! Besides John may only dive on a well researched wreck . Cornelius

 

[mad4wrecks]

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Exactly Cornelis!

 

[LM]

Re: What's the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

I'm not advocating against treasure hunting.
I'm simply pointing out that SaltyDog1773's logic is flawed, or at least inapplicable to my question.

It would be like saying "HAHAHA YOU WENT TO THE GAS STATION TO FILL UP YOUR TANK! REAL DRIVERS PROSPECT AND DRILL THEIR OWN OIL FIELD, THEN BUILD THEIR OWN REFINERY AND MAKE THEIR OWN GAS!!!"

 

[ivan salis]

Re: What's the going rate on salvaged iron cannon?

oh iron cannons are out there and can be bought -- but bronze ones are so much nicer looking for use in the front lawn. ( their much less up keep too)