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09-15-2008, 12:15 PM
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Scrap prices?
How much is scrap metal going for these days. I called one local scrap yard and they told me they will give me 5 bucks for every 100 pounds for this busted up car that I dont want to fix.(2500 pound car= 125 bucks)
Where can I get a decent price for a running damaged pos.(looking for atleast 200 bucks)
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09-15-2008, 12:17 PM
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im gonna call my bro for u now.. ill tell u in a sec the prices but wat metal u getting rid of?
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09-15-2008, 12:19 PM
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he said youd get about $100 no matter where u go, steel prices suck rite now
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09-15-2008, 02:29 PM
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yeah scrap went down alot.....quite possibly do to the olympics....i would hold it a little longer.
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09-15-2008, 06:21 PM
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Yea I dont plan on taking any less than 200 bucks. I heard that a few weeks ago I would have gotten 350-450! Honestly if I wasnt so burnted out from working on the camaro id fix the front end on this car and drive it but ehh I want some cash for another camaro.
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09-15-2008, 08:19 PM
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what kind of car are we talking about?
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09-15-2008, 09:18 PM
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92 convertable pontiac sunbird.
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09-16-2008, 10:29 AM
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Jersyboyy get the number to Beacon Scrap, its right in South Amboy. I was there a month(?) ago maybe and light iron was up to $10/per 100 pounds. Just keeping calling and checking what the prices for light iron are. I think it changes quite a bit.
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09-16-2008, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBandit
Jersyboyy get the number to Beacon Scrap, its right in South Amboy. I was there a month(?) ago maybe and light iron was up to $10/per 100 pounds. Just keeping calling and checking what the prices for light iron are. I think it changes quite a bit.
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thats normal price, it had gone up to 12 cents per 100lbs for a little but i know it went back down, kleins in hillsborough usually gives round 200-300 for a car, depends if it has rubber on rims
And don't forget to fill the gas tank with water!
or old oil....
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09-16-2008, 05:19 PM
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down this way about 2 months ago cars were $11/100lbs loose steel was $8/100lbs aluminum was $2.90/lb now everything is so far down its not worth the gas...cars are down to $5/100lbs steel is $4/100lbs and aluminum is $1.50.
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09-16-2008, 05:31 PM
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And don't forget to fill the gas tank with water!
or old oil....
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I suppose this will work at some places, but most places will make sure the tank is empty before taking a car. Gallons of gas and all those vapors are not exactly something they want sitting around their yard with all the metal that's being tossed around.
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09-16-2008, 06:48 PM
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yeah you should just soak the interior with water....
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09-16-2008, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bubba428
down this way about 2 months ago cars were $11/100lbs loose steel was $8/100lbs aluminum was $2.90/lb now everything is so far down its not worth the gas...cars are down to $5/100lbs steel is $4/100lbs and aluminum is $1.50.
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where is down this way?! I been getting .75per lb for aluminum, and i got a load to go tomorrow!
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09-16-2008, 07:35 PM
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egg harbor city
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09-16-2008, 08:20 PM
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Yea beacon said 5/100lbs=125 bucks for my car without weight additions. I figured if i added stuff to the tank or w.e im probally getting an extra...5 bucks if that, plus you need to drive the car onto their lot with the title.
I wish my car drove on water, both ways.
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09-16-2008, 08:32 PM
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 well if you get goin fast enough.....
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09-16-2008, 08:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jersyboyy
Yea beacon said 5/100lbs=125 bucks for my car without weight additions. I figured if i added stuff to the tank or w.e im probally getting an extra...5 bucks if that, plus you need to drive the car onto their lot with the title.
I wish my car drove on water, both ways.
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Hmm.. I'd stick it out and wait a little bit if you can. The prices go up and down alot. Just keep calling back.
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09-16-2008, 10:24 PM
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Das is what I plan on doing unless I can find someone who wants to buy the car for 250 and let them fix it up or w.e.
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09-17-2008, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
I suppose this will work at some places, but most places will make sure the tank is empty before taking a car. Gallons of gas and all those vapors are not exactly something they want sitting around their yard with all the metal that's being tossed around.
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yea kleins is a pretty sketchy place
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