How to sell scrap computer boards and CPU's. Packing a box for BOARDSORT.COM

[@boardsort]

Spectacular job on providing the finer points of preparing a shipment! You have out swam yourself Shark! Very nice!

[@sharkscrapper]

Thank you kindly sir.

[@EricScrapping4Dinidog]

Agreed! He’s a wealth of information

[@scrapmanindustries]

To be honest I have scrapped hundreds of tons of material in my life but had no clue how to get decent prices for ewaste until today. Thank you. I actually did start filling a box of mostly motherboards, some power supplies as filler and all the ram and CPU’s I’ve been building up since 2016 to send off to board sort. Their website makes grading things easy. Most other places that take ewaste just have vague descriptions of what things are called. The pictures really help those of us who don’t know ewaste.

[@sharkscrapper]

So glad I could help you. I agree, Boardsort's website makes it very easy to grade boards. They're working hard to build transparency into this industry.

[@scrapmanindustries]

@@sharkscrapper it’s weird how the universe works. I randomly come across your channel yesterday, box up about $80 worth of scrap computer parts and on the way to get them shipped I come across 7 more mostly outdated low grade computer towers chilling in a dumpster. Keeping the inventory moving I guess. The computers are pretty fun to take apart.

[@beardedscrapper538]

I liked that when u were hovering over a board type it showed a picture. Thats very helpful

[@sharkscrapper]

Thanks for the feedback - I'll work to incorporate more of it.

[@spottyskunk1898]

You, and Boardsort, have both done a very good job of simplifying the maze of selling off reclaimed ewaste.

[@sharkscrapper]

I give Chris at Boardsort the credit. He's done all the hard work of determining how to differentiate boards to give us scrappers the best value.

[@davegdm954]

This video was done really well. at some point, ill do a video along the same lines but it can wait for now

[@sharkscrapper]

Thanks Dave - glad you liked it.

[@beardedscrapper538]

Im glad board sort sent me to this video. I was just gonna load all my boards into a box mixed and send it. Now I know. But now I have to grade all my boards.

[@sharkscrapper]

I'm glad to have you here and happy to help you get smart on board ID for grading.

[@lfurches]

Excellent information. I still need to finish my box that I started 2 weeks ago. Distractions galore around here. I'll probably send you an email later today with my questions.

[@sharkscrapper]

I'll keep an eye out for the email

[@DrummerJohn]

Very nicely done video with thorough explanations. Thank you for the education sir. 👍

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adventureswithttfncachn3967]

And I do love it with chris. If you ever have any concerns or questions you can email him and he will get right back to you. Whether it be shipping information or payment information or board clarification you can send a picture he'll get right back to you

[@sharkscrapper]

He is very good about customer service. Great to work with.

[@savingmoneyunapologetically]

Thank you so much!! I subbed to your channel. It has been years since I was scrapping but I am now back at it. I have sold to Chris a few times years back buy I am about to start up again. A lot has changed. Thanks again for sharing

[@sharkscrapper]

Welcome to the channel P.G. and welcome back to scrapping. It's great to have you here. I post every Mon and Thurs and have started random shorts during the week as things unfold. Looking forward to your comments and sharing the scrap world with you.

[@streetcopper1151]

I could watch this video over and over again.. which I will when it comes time for me to send a box 👊🏻

[@sharkscrapper]

And you're always welcome to reach out to me if you have questions.

[@streetcopper1151]

@@sharkscrapper you don’t know how much I appreciate you 👊🏻

[@sharkscrapper]

@@streetcopper1151 👊🏼

[@grandpakevin3354]

Thanks Shark. That was very informative. Now all I need to do is get my butt in gear and put a box together so I can get some green.

[@sharkscrapper]

Yeah, those boxes don't pack themselves.

[@richardvarley1974]

Thanks for doing another one! As always I enjoy the videos! God Bless!

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad you like them!

[@SHAKA38]

This is a great informational video. Very well done and so easy to follow. Thank you for this.🦈👍🏿

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@buff10751]

nice job in packing and explaining

[@sharkscrapper]

Thanks - happy to help.

[@Alrik.]

A very detailed explanation Shark! 😃👍

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad you liked it Alrik

[@SilverScorpion]

Really great video and info. Thanks for doing this one! It covered something I had a question on. I can't wait to ship my first package to them. I shouldn't be far from it! Weighed a few things the other day. I have over 100 dollars in ram.

[@sharkscrapper]

Awesome Silver Scorpion. Keep us posted.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good see you pack to get scrap mony in thanks lee

[@lenny_irfe1816]

Thank you very much!! What a wonderful explanation and packaging.

[@sharkscrapper]

You're very welcome!

[@lwcentraltn3447]

Heads up on pirate ship insurance claims are very hard. They require destination to sign statement for loss. Insurance through usps is super easy and worth the extra cost of shipping in my experience. I always used pirate ship prior to the hassle of insurance.

[@sharkscrapper]

Interesting, thanks for sharing that. I've not had an issue to date but that's good to know.

[@gulfcoastacrscrapper6523]

Thanks shark for sharing this very useful video. Board sort website is very helpful. Great job Chris. 👍

[@sharkscrapper]

My pleasure! Chris has put together an awesome website.

[@E-wasteOwen]

DO MORE BOXING VIDS PLEASE!

[@sharkscrapper]

OK, when we get set up in the new place I’ll have that on the list.

[@Timmerd888]

Nice operation you’ve got there! Subbed 🤙🏻

[@sharkscrapper]

Thank you and welcome aboard. It's great to have you here. I look forward to sharing more content and your comments.

[@Sgarcia-h2c]

Great information!!

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gabrielmaligeorges4362]

Great video Shark, really instructive. Its a pity we dont have the equivalent to Boardsort in Australia.

[@sharkscrapper]

Oh no!

[@cuscrapping]

Another GREAT video! So far I have only sent what I can fit in flat rate boxes, but my motherboards are getting out of hand. Going to have to jump out of my comfort zone and get bigger boxes and see what the rates are going to be.

[@sharkscrapper]

I understand. I sell the large socket motherboards to BOARDSORT. They're not too big and priced high enough that it's better than selling to my local yard. Still accumulating server boards.

[@cuscrapping]

@@sharkscrapper I think I may ask Chris about LTL shipping. Between the laptops and motherboards, I'm pretty sure I can fill a gaylord box with about 1,500 lbs. But, relying on the kindness of my neighbor for a forklift, I would need it lifted onto my truck to go weigh, then lift it off for storage until shipping, then load it again when the truck arrives to ship to Ohio. 😳😖😥 If he can get cost down to $.50 ish per pound, I may take that route.

[@sharkscrapper]

@@cuscrapping Fingers crossed for you

[@jonathanlincoln7381]

Great info .. thanks for explaining everything

[@sharkscrapper]

My pleasure!

[@thelastlemming6608]

Thank You!!

[@sharkscrapper]

You're welcome!

[@Drummerjuicer]

Great Video! I hope they can post more information on their website about shipping from Canada. I know they don’t accept cross border shipments, but I’d like to bring a nice big box of stuff across the border ship it from Buffalo. I have no idea what U.S. customs will say if I declare it though.

[@sharkscrapper]

Sorry I can't be of any assistance on that one. But please let us know how it turns out, I'm sure there are others who are interested.

[@josephcormier5974]

Sharky excellent video thank you this is very helpful know I can get set up with board sort and sell my mother boards five stars sir

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad it helped

[@barrywest3758]

Very informative, enjoyed 👍👍

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad it was helpful! Barry

[@RoeMantic]

Good job!

[@sharkscrapper]

Thanks!

[@souldasherjoanie7517]

I wish I knew the different parts so I can do that.

[@sharkscrapper]

I've got plenty of videos in my ewaste playlist to help you 🤣

[@marthashipman9010]

Love this!

[@sharkscrapper]

Thanks Martha, that means a lot to me.

[@andrewpowellnz]

Nice video my friend

[@sharkscrapper]

Thank you 👍

[@ScrapFatherScrapSon]

I didn’t hear what the shipping cost was on this shipment. I’m trying to work out if it’s cheaper to send a lot of smaller boxes or a few larger boxes. I calculated the large boxes at 70 pounds and the shipping cost is around little over a $ a pound . Let me know what you think

[@ScrapFatherScrapSon]

I guess I didn’t wait til the last minute of the video lol. But still better to send a bunch of smalls or a few larger boxes boxes! Thanks!

[@sharkscrapper]

@@ScrapFatherScrapSon LOL, no worries. Very important to remember that if you go over 49 lbs you will likely get hit with a heavy box additional fee.

[@ScrapFatherScrapSon]

@ great to know thanks for the info! I guess shopping around is always best like we do at scrapyards!

[@Opinionatedguy1989]

I would personally put one kind of board in a box. I don't like to mix different kinds of boards in boxes. I would also store full boxes and ship them out when prices are good. But that's me

[@sharkscrapper]

Some times I don't mix the loads. It just depends on what I have. My biz model is to keep it moving. Just like the stock market, trying to catch the highs can be challenging. And cash flow is important. I do have some "strategic" reserve of select items but usually I keep it moving.

[@Opinionatedguy1989]

@@sharkscrapper "each to they own". The stuff I want to keep moving is stuff I get a lot of on a regular basis. Stuff where it does not matter about price, what matters is keeping volumes at a manageable level. I plan to do my own recycling business down the road. I'll start off as a hobbyist doing rubbish removals.

[@sharkscrapper]

That sounds like a good plan. Like you, I started as a hobby before going full time. To each their own is very true in this biz. Even the big scrap yards differentiate amongst themselves in what the handle, pay the best for, hold/sell. Looking forward to learning/sharing as your journey moves forward.

[@UFObuilder]

awesome

[@billyb5057]

useful information to know mate *a big like👍Au👍always a full view*

[@sharkscrapper]

Big thanks

[@gulfcoastacrscrapper6523]

Good morning Shark

[@sharkscrapper]

Chilly wet one today.

[@Reasonist]

I’m surprised you’d sell the ram, to each their own but that’s the one computer board I’d be stacking like bullion. Awesome video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@sharkscrapper]

I sell any RAM less than 2 GB to Boardsort. 4 GB and up goes on my eBay store OR some other buyers who specialize in functional RAM. What's your plan for the RAM you're stacking?

[@MbalmR97TX]

Explain!

[@jackpalczynski7884]

I cut the gold fingers off. Like "gold finger boards", then the big boards become medium grade boards and the gold fingers become far more valuable. For me, I'm fortunate enough to have an eScrap yard near me, so no shipping cost. I bring stuff when I'm going somewhere that I'll pass my yard anyways.

[@souldasherjoanie7517]

Do they have to report what they pay out to the IRS?

[@sharkscrapper]

That would be a good question for boardsort.

[@boardsort]

We do not issue tax documents to our customers nor do we individually report their sales to the IRS.

[@ihaveadream7658]

good job

[@sharkscrapper]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dr.a006]

Very thorough. I’m glad the CPU list was consolidated. Do you feel insurance is a good idea on shipping? I did USPS and added it just in case because it was a valuable first shipment.

[@sharkscrapper]

That's a good question - one I should have addressed. Yes, I recommend insurance. You can use the Boardsort quote as proof of value should you need to make a claim. And if you believe in Murphy's law - paying for insurance guarantees there will be no problems with the delivery 🤣

[@PolarisJD]

What make/model is your postal scale and floor scale?

[@sharkscrapper]

The floor scale is a Brecknell with SBI-505 indicator. The postal scale is a DigiWeigh bench shipping scale with DWP-102E Indicator.

[@Larry_TheCableGuy]

Does boardsort offer a certificate of recycle? I tear down data centers that want certificate of recycle for their server drives.

[@sharkscrapper]

You'll need to ask Chris at Boardsort. I've not had any requests for a certificate of recycling. Some companies look for either R2 or e-steward certification which are similar to ISO standards for the ewaste industry.

[@hqpressingtowards4085]

So I could not find an answer to my question on board sort, and my ? is there a perfection standard for Intel 386, 486, and Pentium pro gold cap CPU's. Will they give max monies if they have deficient, but not missing pins? For example.

[@sharkscrapper]

Since they're going to be processed for gold recovery their condition does NOT need to be perfect. Of course, if they're missing most of their pins they may dock you a little. But I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[@hqpressingtowards4085]

@@sharkscrapper well I sent a request to board sort and he said any alterations to the CPU would be an automatic decrease in value. Thanks Sharkey 😊

[@hqpressingtowards4085]

Which is OK but I was just wondering if they had a list of other than perfect CPU's on board sort

[@sharkscrapper]

Yeah, they don't want folks trying to see how much they can get away with. You'd be surprised what some people do trying to make a few extra bucks. So BOARDSORT's default response is what you got. However, they understand that sometimes things get damaged, old boards, rough handling, etc. I've found them to be very reasonable as long as you're straight with them.

[@hqpressingtowards4085]

@@sharkscrapper Thank you for the confidence, I won't worry about it then.

[@EricScrapping4Dinidog]

Cd rom boards are from cd players, right?

[@EricScrapping4Dinidog]

Sorry I’m learning and slow lol😂

[@sharkscrapper]

No worries. And the answer is actually a little more complicated. Yes, the CDROM Board category includes the boards from CDROM read/writers. But it also includes the boards from the DVD/CDRROM read/writers. We tend to just refer to them as CDROMs but a more accurate reference may be to call them optical drive boards. So you see, your question was not as simple as you may have thought. 🤣

[@mountdesertrock]

What do you do with any plastic left over from scrapping computers/laptops? Thanks

[@sharkscrapper]

I used to have a recycler that would buy the ABS. Unfortunately, he's no longer in biz. So until I find another - it hurts to say this - into the trash.

[@mountdesertrock]

@@sharkscrapperthank you for the reply, seems like everywhere that’s the case, even municipal recycling centers won’t take it.

[@sharkscrapper]

@@mountdesertrock You're welcome

[@pattipurpura5525]

I thought Boardsort said do not include paper wrapping?

[@sharkscrapper]

Paper is fine. Do not use bubble wrap or packing peanuts (foam).

[@pattipurpura5525]

Thanks for the clarification.

[@paulfav9783]

I have a lot of different boards and CPUs but don't know how to separate them. I am new at e waste recycling lol. Any suggestions on what I should do?

[@sharkscrapper]

Here's one I recently did with board sorting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4ubiKV8h6l1o8k I have plenty of sorting vids in my ewaste playlist. I also recommend you visit BOARDSORT.COM and look through their forum. Lastly, I'm always happy to help. [e-mail]

[@paulfav9783]

Thanks and have a blessed a day. I will definitely watch your videos and go to board sort.

[@MikeDoesStuff101]

Second time watching. Got several lbs of gold ram I want to send. And a bunch of hard drives to scrap

[@sharkscrapper]

Sweet Mike, should be a nice pay day. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@MikeDoesStuff101]

Thank you very much :)

[@kn_disrrptofficial4125]

What's your opinion on depopulation of bords before selling? I depopulate about 40% of my bords if they're good enough.

[@kn_disrrptofficial4125]

Boards*

[@sharkscrapper]

I do very little depopulating these days. When I started, years ago, I thought I'd be refining the precious metals and I depopulated a lot. After some research I realize this is not cost effective for a small operation so I'm now selling all boards and do very little depopulating. Depending on the board, I might take the gold cornered BGA, socket mounted IC's and some tantalum capacitors. But this is only if they are on a lower grade board where I'm not risking lowering the value of the overall board.

[@kn_disrrptofficial4125]

@@sharkscrapper i do the same other than pulling finger boards aside. thank ya for the information

[@reginacarroll8149]

Where do you get your computers for scrapping at?

[@sharkscrapper]

Many places. Local businesses, government auctions, schools and private citizens.

[@Bozhevilniy]

І need some boxes like this...... How much?

[@sharkscrapper]

I have a rather thorough vetting system to qualify buyers. If you're serious please email me.

[@jonathanlincoln7381]

Hey shark I was on board sort and couldn't find the price for the thin boards at the bottom of flat screen would you know what they would be listed under or how I would find it ..thanks Alaska

[@sharkscrapper]

Hey Jonathan even that is covered in the forum under the Boardsort.com Help Forum, Topics, Flat Screen TV's. Assuming that you're talking about the "finger strip" board. The long thin one with gold ENIG, is considered "High Peripheral".

[@jonathanlincoln7381]

@@sharkscrapper thanks wasn't sure what to call them the info is very much appreciated 👍

[@sharkscrapper]

@@jonathanlincoln7381 happy to help

[@christophermac1797]

How do I find out the types of circuit boards I have?

[@sharkscrapper]

Watching this channel helps 🤣 But I can also provide you some more resources if you email me: [e-mail]

[@christophermac1797]

@@sharkscrapper thank you

[@christophermac1797]

@@sharkscrapper and yes! I’ve been watching a bunch of your videos! & plan to continue, appreciate the response and the content!

[@randyjackson1835]

How do you ship 40 lbs of ic chips 😮

[@sharkscrapper]

40 lbs of chips might be volume limited depending on the type of chip. In other words, you many need a large box which could result in additional charges. Depending on the type of chips and volume needed, it might be better to ship in multiple boxes of less weight. But I'd need to do the math to be sure.

[@EricScrapping4Dinidog]

What’s a ram board? I’m having trouble with that

[@sharkscrapper]

RAM boards are also called RAM sticks. RAM stands for Random Access Memory. A PC reads and writes to this memory when It is moving data around. But nothing is permanently stored on the RAM like it is with the Hard Drive. RAM is just a temporary place where the PC puts data that is being used. Typically a RAM stick is 133.35 mm long and 30 mm high. But there are also RAM that are half as long, typically used in lap top PCs and other RAM that is roughly half as high. You'll find RAM on a PC motherboard stuck into slots with clips on both ends to lock the RAM in place. Watch a couple of my PC tear down videos and you'll the RAM I remove.

[@EricScrapping4Dinidog]

@@sharkscrapper Thank You very much! I’ll do that!

[@jonney_gaming]

can you tell me how to make a account on boardshort bc i cant make one

[@sharkscrapper]

Sure - on their homepage look near the upper left for the work "Register". Click on it and follow the instructions.

[@jonney_gaming]

@@sharkscrapper I did but the question they ask I can’t get past it

[@sharkscrapper]

@@jonney_gaming that's tricky to fool the bots

[@jonney_gaming]

@@sharkscrapper yea I know but idk what it is to put their

[@boardsort]

@@jonney_gaming The answer to the bot question is SSS type 3 S's in a row and submit it. I do apologize for the difficulty answering the bot question...those bots get smarter and smarter.

[@nescrapper4023]

I use mylar bags. Rather than a box in a box

[@sharkscrapper]

That’s another good option

[@bigswordspikedhair]

Why do the thumbnails of your videos have a small blue and yellow stripe on them? Is it just a general show of support for Ukraine?

[@sharkscrapper]

Yup - I've been doing something like that since Russia began their invasion and will continue until it is over. It's a promise I made to my Ukrainian viewers. I also donate money to UNICEF to help the children so terribly impacted by the war.

[@chefmike8888]

Who orders stuff and when it arrives the whole household stands there staring at it. Hmm see if there’s a video on how to open a box? Anyone posting unboxing videos should be banned immediately.

[@chefmike8888]

On the reason I was posting. Was about to box up some boards and thought let me be sure there’s not something these board sort places are expecting from us.

[@sharkscrapper]

@@chefmike8888 I'm glad you clarified that because the first part of your comment had me confused. Hopefully this video helped clear up any questions you may have had or touched on points you hadn't considered. Key points for Boardsort are make sure to include a copy of the invoice, keep the different board types separated in some way, do NOT use bubble wrap, and tape your boxes securely.

[@chefmike8888]

@ 😁 Thanks Shark. Yes actually I’m glad to see I can pace numerous items into one package. And the baggie as well as paper something I hadn’t considered. Thank you for the info and have a safe and happy holiday.

[@sharkscrapper]

Happy to help

[@steelisthemeal]

Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@numisnovice6956]

Do you have a video comparing boardsort to cashforcomputerscrap? If not can you comment please? Thanks.

[@sharkscrapper]

I do not have a video on that and have never used cashforcomputer scrap. However, I have compared prices and find that Boardsort consistently pays more. I've also heard from others who have used cashforcomputers that it can take a long time to get paid.