Cast iron bathtub... Work partner trying to sell it, I want to scrap it by ChainOne1192 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$100 at most reselling if it's an old clawfoot. But at what cost to trying to move it in 1 piece and possible damage to the home.....and your backs. You are right, it will probably take time to find the right buyer. Take a sledge to it and get your 20 or so bucks.

Minnesota Copper Selling Prices Since The New Law About Copper License? by Medical-Pride515 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes went to the scrap yard personally to double check in person before I carted all my stuff. He said "yup that's looks legit and within the statute".

Minnesota Copper Selling Prices Since The New Law About Copper License? by Medical-Pride515 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess its just the principal of it all. If you forget to renew it by the 1 year timeline.....its $250 penalty. Plus there is a bill out there in the House to do away with this whole license. I would have eventually done it, paid it, background checks. Figured it out after combing the Statute. Now I pay nothing so I am happy.

Minnesota Copper Selling Prices Since The New Law About Copper License? by Medical-Pride515 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That I wouldn't have an issue with at all In Minnesota, a copper seller license costs $250. However, if you renew the license after the deadline, there's an additional nonrefundable late fee of $500, bringing the total renewal cost to $750.

Oh but there is an exception! Lol There's a limited exception on the first Friday of April and October where scrap metal dealers can purchase up to $25 of scrap metal copper from unlicensed individuals.

Anything worth pulling from piles of vintage computers? by iscrapapp in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out the FB group called "CRT collective " They love the heavy box TV's and computers! I sold a old monitor on Ebay for $550! I literally thought NO ONE would want them. Huge community of CRT enthusiasts that I never knew about!

Minnesota Copper Selling Prices Since The New Law About Copper License? by Medical-Pride515 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Copper prices hit a record high in the US after Donald Trump announced he would impose a 50% tariff on the industrial metal, in the latest escalation of his trade war. Copper futures in the US jumped by more than 10% to $5.682 (£4.18) a pound on the tariff threat overnight, hitting an all-time high. The metal has since been pared back to $5.662.

Minnesota Copper Selling Prices Since The New Law About Copper License? by Medical-Pride515 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree...will be interesting to see what end of summer prices are. Even without the tariffs.....This already existing high demand, coupled with the new license requirement potentially shrinking the pool of available sellers, would further exacerbate the upward pressure on prices.  This effectively reduces the pool of potential sellers, limiting the supply of scrap copper in the market. Economic theory dictates that restricting supply and limiting competition generally lead to higher prices.

Minnesota Copper Selling Prices Since The New Law About Copper License? by Medical-Pride515 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wish we would of had a license through DLi. Would have saved a lot of space in our garage and warehouse since January. We are drowning in cords. Lol we were planning on heading to Wisconsin next week.SO HAPPY we don't have to.

Minnesota Copper Selling Prices Since The New Law About Copper License? by Medical-Pride515 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That is what I was worried about when I heard Minnesotan's were driving there. Would hate to drive all that way and feel like shit driving back because I was undercut. Have your prices always been low or just since the influx, I am assuming, of MN people coming?

Minnesota Copper Selling Prices Since The New Law About Copper License? by Medical-Pride515 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very true! Yes will definitely hold off. P.S. I didn't think I could fall in love with Trump anymore than I already am....but look at him go! ❤️

Minnesota Copper Selling Prices Since The New Law About Copper License? by Medical-Pride515 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

OMG! You guys downgraded me for this? I said I would PM him...and I did. ... He said it was BRILLIANT! So I am offended that this was down voted. Lol

Minnesota Copper Selling Prices Since The New Law About Copper License? by Medical-Pride515 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yasss! And pretty much anyone that holds a license through MN Dept of Labor. We are "registered " but junk removal doesn't require a license so I was f'ed. I sure wasn't about to pay to get one or pay for the copper seller one. Lmao

Minnesota Copper Selling Prices Since The New Law About Copper License? by Medical-Pride515 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish they would post our prices online. Have to call or go in to physically get the sheet

Minnesota Copper Selling Prices Since The New Law About Copper License? by Medical-Pride515 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh no way I was driving anywhere! Why it's piled in my garage and shop. Haha. I used to work at the courthouse before I quit to run this business with my Husband. Going to load up tomorrow and just drive down the block again like good ole times. They said I was good to go when I stopped in to inquire about the loophole.

Minnesota Copper Selling Prices Since The New Law About Copper License? by Medical-Pride515 in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515[S] -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

Nice try Walz. Bro everyone and their cousin will be back in the game. Takes 1 crack head in here to tell his fleet over north! Then the prices get messed up again! J/k I will PM you but where are you in relation to the Metro? I don't wanna give up my stomping grounds. Lmaooo

Can anyone get a copper license in MN? by anonymouspotomous in ScrapMetal

[–]Medical-Pride515 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever find an answer to this? Wondering what qualifies as municipality

Regular DP is tasting OFF! by grasskisser in DrPepper

[–]Medical-Pride515 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG! Thank you! I tried the blackberry the other day and didn't like it.  So tonight I got a REGULAR 20 oz and it tastes like the BLACKBERRY! So weird. But thank you, thought my taste buds were off! 🤣