How Selling Surplus Wire Works
From first photo to paid pickup, in six steps and one conversation.
From first photo to paid pickup, in six steps and one conversation.
Selling surplus wire should take one conversation, not five. Here is exactly how it works, what we need from you at each step, and where the price comes from.
Call, email or use the quote form. Tell us the wire type, gauge, approximate footage, number of spools and where in Georgia the material is located.
Photos matter more than descriptions. We need the jacket print, the reel tag, a spool face to estimate footage, the cut ends, and a wide shot of the whole lot. Multiple uploads are supported in the form.
THHN, XHHW-2, MC, tray cable, URD, 15kV shielded cable and dozens of others all price differently. We read the print and confirm the construction before valuing anything.
From the reel tag where readable, otherwise from the wrap diameter. Condition is assessed separately: sealed, opened, indoor, outdoor, damaged jacket, water exposure.
The range is based on photos and description. After inspection we confirm a firm number against an agreed count. Nothing is deducted after loading.
We schedule pickup around your access and pay by check or bank transfer once the count is agreed.
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Construction and print | Legible print proving a current, listed construction is the difference between wire value and conductor value. |
| Remaining footage | Footage is the multiplier. A partial reel is priced on what is left, measured from the tag or the wrap. |
| Conductor material and size | Copper and aluminum price differently, and value scales steeply with size from 4/0 upward. |
| Voltage class | A 35kV shielded reel has far more insulation and shielding than a 5kV reel of the same conductor size. |
| Jacket and shield condition | Crushed armor, cut shields and UV cracking reduce usable length or disqualify the cable entirely. |
| Storage history | Georgia heat and humidity degrade outdoor-stored wire quickly. Indoor storage preserves value. |
| Documentation | Reel tags and test records let a resale buyer accept the material, which supports a higher offer. |
Transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, busway, panels, motors, tools and general scrap equipment. If your lot includes those items, we will help you separate them so the wire can be quoted cleanly.
Tell us what you have: a dock and a forklift makes a load move in twenty minutes; a storage unit with a ramp takes longer and needs a different plan. Reels are heavy, and weight distribution matters. We would rather plan it in advance than discover it on arrival.
Call (614) 715-3047 or use the quote form. Photos of the print and tags are the fastest way to a real number.
Send the details below and include photos of your spools, reels and labels. Photos are what let us identify the construction, estimate footage, and give you a real number instead of a guess.
Prefer to talk? Call (614) 715-3047 or email salelectricalbuyers@gmail.com.
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