How can you track scrap prices over time without special tools?
Short answer: A simple spreadsheet or notebook is enough, because noting the date, material, grade, unit and price from the same source every week or two quickly shows the range a metal normally trades in and helps you tell a genuinely good price from an ordinary one, which is especially useful if you collect scrap steadily and can choose when to sell.
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Write down the date, the material and grade, the unit and the price, and always note the source, so you compare the same thing each time.
Why one source helps
Using the same source each time avoids false movements caused by switching between lists that quote different units or conditions.
How to use the record
After a few weeks you will see the usual range, so you can hold off when a price is low and sell when it is clearly above your normal range.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade’s market price pages give you a consistent source to check each time you decide whether to sell.
Reading a price list well is half the job. ScrapTrade shows current market prices and connects you with verified buyers, transparent weighing and escrow-protected payments.
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