The process
How selling your surplus wire works
There is no complicated process and no obligation. Describe the wire, send a few photographs, and we will come back with a review of the lot. If it makes sense for both sides, pickup is arranged.
The quality of the first message decides how quickly the rest happens. A list with wire type, gauge, footage and reel count plus two or three photos is usually enough to give a real answer instead of a series of follow-up questions.
Step 1 — Describe the lot
Tell us what the wire is and how much of it there is. Contact name, company, phone, email and the city or ZIP where the wire is stored come first, because pickup logistics depend on location. Then the material: wire type, metal, gauge or MCM, voltage, conductor count, estimated footage, number of reels or coils, estimated weight, condition and format.
Estimates are fine. A range of 200 to 300 feet is more useful than an exact number you are not sure about, and 'about eight reels, mixed sizes' is a legitimate starting point. Accuracy improves as the conversation continues.
Step 2 — Photograph the tags and the jacket
Two photographs do most of the work: the reel tag and a close shot of the print on the cable jacket. Add a wide shot of the whole lot so the scale is obvious, and a photo of any damage. For medium and high voltage cable, photograph the cut end as well, since the shield and insulation layers identify the construction.
- Reel tag or spool label, in focus and readable
- Jacket print showing type, size and voltage
- One wide shot of the full lot
- Cut end for shielded, armored or medium-voltage cable
- Any crushed, cut or sun-damaged section
Step 3 — Review and quote
We review the material and come back with a response. That may be a quote, a request for one more photo, or a straight answer that the lot is not a fit. No prices are published on this site because the value of a wire lot depends on construction, size, footage, condition and location all at once — a published number would be wrong for almost everyone.
Step 4 — Pickup and payment
Once a lot is accepted, pickup is scheduled around your access, dock and hours. Tell us early about gates, escorts, forklifts, loading restrictions or anything else that affects getting a truck to the material. Payment terms are confirmed in writing before anything moves.
There is no cost to submit a lot and no obligation to accept a quote. If the numbers do not work, say so — it costs nothing to keep the conversation open for the next project.
Questions
Common questions
How long does a review take?
It depends on the completeness of the submission and the complexity of the lot. A well-described lot with clear photos is much faster than a vague one. Sending everything in one message is the single biggest time saver.
Do I need to weigh the wire?
No, but an estimate helps. Weigh tickets are useful when you have them; otherwise a reel count and footage estimate is enough to start, and weight can be confirmed at pickup.
Can I sell one reel?
Yes. Single reels are reviewed. Whether a pickup is practical depends on the value of that reel against the distance, so be prepared for the answer to be 'combine it with more material'.
Next steps
Not sure whether your lot fits? A photo and a jacket print are usually enough for a straight answer.
Quote request
Send your wire details
Everything you can fill in helps. Photographs of the reel tags and jacket print are the single most useful thing you can attach.
Request a wire quote
Tell us what the wire is, how much there is and where it sits. Photos of the reel tags and jacket print speed up the review more than anything else.
Ready to move that surplus wire?
Send the reel details and photos. No cost to submit, and no obligation to accept a quote.