How to ready scrap copper wire for sale

If you have time and tools, you can earn extra money by collecting and selling scrap copper wires. But for that you should know the ways to prepare them for sale. It is not hard to get copper wires around, but they cannot be sold in their original form. They have to be prepared by removing the insulation. Though the task is labor-intensive and time–consuming but can add value to your scrap. Here is a step solution to remove insulation of the scrap wire.

Step 1: If you have long pieces of copper wire, hold its one end in a vice, then using a pocket knife slice the insulation and peel them off. For smaller pieces of wire, use wire stripper to peel off insulation. But make sure when you are doing this, you wear gloves.

Step 2: Keep a watch on price offered in the commodity as they fluctuate broadly. Sometime rate changes within a month. So keep an eye.

Step 3: When you have enough amount of scrap to sell, find a local scrap processing specialist having certified scales.

Step 4: Carry your picture ID while visiting the buyer. These days, buyers ask for IDs to discourage copper theft which have increasingly become common in recent times.

Make sure when you are collecting copper scrap you store them in a safe place. If you are storing them in your garage, ensure you keep it locked all the time. Collect a large amount of scrap copper wire and wait till the price really goes high, so that you get a good return.