What are the red flags in a scrap price list that is too good to be true?
Short answer: Prices far above everyone else's with no explanation, no date, missing grade or condition details, hidden fees mentioned only later, pressure to commit quickly and reluctance to confirm terms in writing are all common warning signs, because a price that looks much better than the market usually has conditions attached that reduce what you will actually be paid.
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List Free →Prices far outside the market
A figure well above every other list should prompt questions about what grade, quantity and conditions it applies to, since legitimate buyers price within a recognisable range.
Missing detail
Lists with no date, no grade description or no stated conditions give you nothing to hold the buyer to, so ask for those details before you take the number seriously.
Pressure and vagueness
Urgency to load up immediately, or reluctance to put the price and terms in writing, is a good reason to slow down and check.
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