Seller guides for surplus electrical wire
How wire is identified, how condition affects value, and what to photograph before you ask for a quote. Written for sellers, not for search engines.
Practical reading before you sell
Copper vs Aluminum Wire Value
Copper and aluminum reels price differently for reasons that start with conductivity and end with how the cable was term
Read the guideWire Gauge and Cable Markings
A reel is only worth what its markings can prove, so reading gauge and jacket print carefully pays.
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Full vs Partial Wire Reels
The difference between a full reel and a partial one is documentation and usable feet, not the cable inside.
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What Photos Help Value Wire
Good wire photos answer identification, length, condition and access, which is most of what a quote depends on.
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Surplus Wire vs Scrap
The line between surplus wire and scrap is drawn by identification, length and condition, not by appearance.
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How to Submit a Wire Inventory
A wire inventory is quoted from a list, a photo set and access notes, so build those three before you send anything.
Read the guideThe short version
Identify the wire from the jacket print. Measure or estimate the remaining footage. Photograph the reel tags and the conductor ends. Note where it was stored and whether it was ever installed. Then send it. Everything else is a conversation about condition and logistics.
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Send photographs of the reels, tags and jacket print. We will tell you what the material is worth as wire, not just as metal.