where to sell used brass ?

[phil conrad]

I have a 5 gallon bucket full of used brass. I have de primed it. The local guy said he would only pay 55 cents a pound because it was "bad brass". I think that is odd. I am located in Santa Clarita. Does any one know of some one in the Santa Clarita or San Fernando valleys that takes "bad brass" ? Thanks

[WDE91]

what type of brass are we talking about
rifle or pistol
is it all mixed together?

Im thinking you could place it in the marketplace

[phil conrad]

It is "retired" brass.

[SixPointEight]

Retired as in, culled during the reloading process? Sell it as scrap, not to another reloader

[phil conrad]

Retired as in, culled during the reloading process? Sell it as scrap, not to another reloader

That is the plan. I am looking for a scrap yard that does not think it is "bad" brass

[mls204]

folks who are into bullet swaging may be interested in your used brass.

[oso grande]

I deal with a scrap yard in Victorville. The going rate, last time I looked, was $1.75 per lb.
De-capping not required.
Look in your phone book for scrap yards in your area.

OG

[gunboat]

"recyclers" tend towards dishonesty - They like to maximize profits buying from you and reselling to actual scrap metal dealers.
They have a boat load of reasons why your metal is not worth the going rate.
my ha-penny

[Bongos]

Phillips Wholesale in Glendora do a "Credit" for $1 a pound.. his prices are very fair compared to anywhere else.

[bumpo628]

Phillips Wholesale in Glendora do a "Credit" for $1 a pound.. his prices are very fair compared to anywhere else.

Good to know. I see a swap of brass for reclaimed shot in my future.

[oso grande]

Phillips Wholesale in Glendora do a "Credit" for $1 a pound.. his prices are very fair compared to anywhere else.

The going price is $1.75 per pound...cash.
Why would you sell for less?

[Munk]

The going price is $1.75 per pound...cash.
Why would you sell for less?

I think he offers less so that he's not perpetually flooded by brass.

There's also a bit of the convenience factor. Going 10 miles out of the way to a recycler means 20 miles round trip... for most people that's around a gallon of gas. 4.25$ (or more... gas is crazy) lost to chuck your brass for more money. that's would take 5.6 pounds of brass to hit a breakeven at the cost difference.

[sargenv]

I bet if you offered to put it into a flat rate box and asked a specific amt, ppl here or on another board would happily take it off your hands for use other than as cartridge brass.. I certainly might..

[bumpo628]

The going price is $1.75 per pound...cash.
Why would you sell for less?

It's convenience and gas as mentioned above, plus I like the idea of helping out the local reloading store.
We would be hosed if Phillips went out of business.