Making money with scrap and BOARDSORT.COM - how to sell material

[@sharkscrapper]

Take a deep dive into MLCC's to learn more here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHe0cnetecymnqM

[@adventureswithttfncachn3967]

I sent a few boxes worth out to them. The one time I didn't send pictures my boards where downgraded, loosing some money. Now they mention to wait for an email response before you send it out. You can print either the email or the form from the site, it will have the same info, unless Chris makes a suggestion. I am going to look into more cost effective shipping options. Spending $20 in a flat rate pack only to get $7 back profit doesn't work.

[@sharkscrapper]

I haven't had any downgraded...yet. They did upgrade some boards for me once. For other shipping options try Pirate Ship and FEDEX. Pirate Ship offers very good discounts on UPS and USPS. It will automatically find the cheapest rate and give you options. Very easy to use. I have a corporate account with FEDEX for my larger boxes, 20+ lbs. My shipping averages around $1/lb.

[@boardsort]

Flat rate priority mail boxes are extremely cost effective. If I were to offer a suggestion, it would be to wait until you have more material to ship. Yes, putting $27 worth of material in a $20 flat rate box seems a bit futile. Consider saving up more scrap, or at least a higher value scrap before mailing it in. And make sure you are confident in the grades of the material you are shipping. As far as waiting for a reply before shipping, that is only if you email me with a question about a board, otherwise you will only receive an automated email acknowledging that a quote has been made.

[@cuscrapping]

I can't like this video enough!! They just recieved my second box yesterday, and I am shipping my third box today. They are wonderful to work with, their website and their discussion forums are a treasure trove of information, and I am HOOKED!!! I just wish I lived just a little closer...8 hr. drive one way. Then they would get ALL my stuff instead of me depopulating lesser boards for the good stuff and selling off the garbage to my local yard! GREAT video, Shark!!!

[@sharkscrapper]

You are very welcome. I've learned so much from their website - it really is a great source of knowledge.

[@ScrapFatherScrapSon]

Where are they located again? Ohio?

[@barrywest3758]

Very interesting. Happy to see people prosper in a way 15 years ago I could not have imagined. Really enjoyed 👍👍

[@sharkscrapper]

Thanks Barry - hoping by sharing this more people can prosper.

[@mrconsignment]

Thanks for the video. Board scrapping newbie here. A little over a month ago received 2 pallet of '90s retro computers. So now I'm seeing what the computer parts may be worth. Took the most interesting large socket 4 Acer board with the double sided gold CPU and made a short video.

[@sharkscrapper]

Very cool - the oldies can be very interesting. Happy to help ID things and figure out how to sell. You can reach me at: [e-mail]

[@scottm344]

Was just watching this vid and wanted to ask you if you have ever used paypals shipping. They have up to 33% discount on rates

[@sharkscrapper]

I use Pirate Ship. Awesome discounts for UPS and USPS. I also have a discounted FEDES account.

[@GeorgiaDogScrapper]

Good morning Shark, I just went and watched this video about sorting for board sort. Very informative, I have recently been given a bunch of e-waste and I need to sort them. Some are Cisco's and Fortinet Switch Boards ( 8 to 24 port) and I was wondering how to rate those boards and how to class them also. Thanks for the videos and I will be going back to watch all of them. Take care brother and I will see you on the next video.

[@sharkscrapper]

I'm glad you're finding the videos informative. Those boards are likely telcom high.

[@gravitybear]

This video made me a subscriber. I've heard about Boardsort, but never got into it. I've been a casual scrapper for a year or so but hadn't got in to e-waste scrapping yet, apart from motors and cords. I'll keep watching your videos and go back and watch some older ones.

[@sharkscrapper]

Awesome, thank you and welcome to the channel. To help you out, I've created playlists for ewaste specific, street scraps, item scraps (non-ewaste stuff) and auction wins. I look forward to engaging with you as you work through the vids.

[@janetryding5149]

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[@billyb5057]

useful information about packing and shipping *always a full view👍Au👍left you a big like*

[@sharkscrapper]

Thanks Billy - I'm afraid my videos will never have the natural beauty you get to capture in yours. Mine are pretty in a different kind of way

[@dr.a006]

Thanks for going through this. It looks like they accept fractions of a pound which is good for those higher paying smaller items that are hard to add up to full pounds.

[@sharkscrapper]

Yes, unlike most places BOARDSORT does accept fractions of pounds.

[@adventureswithttfncachn3967]

The also take ounces so if your scale is smaller, they can convert it.

[@brissyboy7164]

That was really intertesting to see how you sell stuff as a non American absolutly fasinateing enjoyed ever second thanks sir ........... Thumbs Up

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad you like it Brissy. Always a little risky when I post information that my international friends can't take advantage of.

[@streetcopper1151]

Jam up shark that was a very very very informative video sir .. I’ll be watching this over and over again till it sinks in thank you so much brother.. I’m actually getting to the point where I’ve got a good enough box to send in thank you brother 👊🏻

[@sharkscrapper]

Awesome brother - glad you found it useful.

[@streetcopper1151]

@@sharkscrapper very 👊🏻

[@dumpsterjerry3577]

I got my 1st box piling up, corse I got Roe to help with it but always good to see another for more info. This was Nicely done shark thank you ✌️

[@sharkscrapper]

Happy to assist my friend.

[@CruiserMac]

Good stuff Shark, sure wish Boardsort would open an office in Canada !

[@sharkscrapper]

Maybe one day!

[@davegdm954]

Perfect timing Just this morning I printed my first sales page for board sort ($270). and I was just thinking today that shark scrapper should make a vid on how to sell and pack. This is funny

[@sharkscrapper]

Awesome - $270!? good box there

[@davegdm954]

@@sharkscrapper yea ram cpus slot cards and ics

[@sharkscrapper]

@@davegdm954 👍

[@SollersScrappingandDiving]

This was so interesting for those of us without boardsort to see how it all works 👍🙂

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johngartner9548]

I am new to the waste scrap market and wonder if board sort will take all of my board that I've got now while I learn the components and grading methods?

[@sharkscrapper]

They will BUT they charge you for the time they have to spend sorting it. My recommendation is take a little time and sort the boards the best you can using the information provided on their website and what I share on my videos. Check out the videos in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLPCBlDcDB_dwM2w8yUTbQT_nba8DMJBuO they're all about how to grade various boards. I'm happy to help as well if you email me pics at [e-mail]. It is well worth taking a little time to learn and sort before sending boards to boardsort.com.

[@gulfcoastacrscrapper6523]

Great information Shark and thank you. 🌴🐟

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad it was helpful.

[@watchmanadam726]

I love board sort

[@sharkscrapper]

They are a great company to do biz with.

[@benjamindagnan8107]

Is it worth saving chrome book boards thank you

[@sharkscrapper]

I’ve not taken one apart so not sure how much time is involved.

[@scrappinfam6]

Ahhhh Shark, this is so informative! Thank you so much! We have been only getting .05 to .08 per lb for our ewaste. I could have had so much more! Time to sort that stuff out!

[@sharkscrapper]

My pleasure man. If you have sorting questions feel free to ask at [e-mail] or visit the BOARDSORT website.

[@vibesmom]

Thank you for making this video.

[@sharkscrapper]

My pleasure!

[@franbertrand7213]

what was that the total for the other cpu not the i series

[@sharkscrapper]

I'll get back to you via email

[@RafalScrapper]

i got to make some countings and check out some rules cause looks like I may get some profit even if I send some from Europe tho that gonna be a bit risky to ship a few grand worth box of cpu and it may get lost

[@sharkscrapper]

That would be risky - I recommend insurance.

[@RoeMantic]

That picture looks like some of my boxes!

[@sharkscrapper]

Boards is boards😂

[@mr.artdepot3626]

Can you send them everything and let them separate it???

[@sharkscrapper]

Don't do that, you have no idea what you'll get paid for. Separate the material as best you can. They understand mistakes get made and don't mind a little small adjustments but sending them ewaste soup is not a good idea. I can help teach you how to identify boards and they have a very good forum on their webpage to help.

[@timothyliott202]

What the hell is with the login question to register its long and convoluted

[@sharkscrapper]

Not sure what you're referring to. When I log in all I need is user name and password.

[@Alrik.]

Very good explanation!

[@sharkscrapper]

Thanks Alrik - glad you like it.

[@thankgoodness9937]

Good stuff shark 🦈♻️😁👍

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad you enjoyed

[@ScullyPop]

You got a really cool channel going here.

[@sharkscrapper]

Thank you Scully - appreciate you being here.

[@poosmate]

Very informative, thanks for sharing. Take care, Poo

[@sharkscrapper]

Thanks Poos

[@YouCoontsSeeMe]

Bro thank you for making this video.

[@sharkscrapper]

My pleasure Coonts - glad it was useful.

[@YouCoontsSeeMe]

I wrote my packing list on a paper plate one time and mailed it to them. 🤣 My kids colored on the paper and thats all I could come up with.

[@sharkscrapper]

LOL - a packing list is a packing list. I bet they got a good laugh out of it. 😂

[@CashAndCoinsYT]

that's pretty cool, Make your money my friend

[@sharkscrapper]

That's the plan!

[@bymancini1]

Very interesting, thanks !!!

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad you liked it!

[@judybeckner9047]

Thanks Shark, now I know the mistakes I made in my shipping

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad I could help Judy

[@CanadianTreasureHunter]

What did it cost to ship out that box?

[@sharkscrapper]

It was around $20 USD using FEDEX Ground

[@CanadianTreasureHunter]

@@sharkscrapper not that bad

[@sharkscrapper]

@@CanadianTreasureHunter I get a good corporate discount with FEDEX. BOARDSORT can also send shipping labels using their discount.

[@sharkscrapper]

@@CanadianTreasureHunter Another early riser I see

[@ScrappingIrish]

if only there was a boardsort here in ireland

[@sharkscrapper]

opportunity knocks my friend

[@JohnnySwedishScrapper]

great video and info

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JohnnySwedishScrapper]

@@sharkscrapper you make good videos;) always watch not everytime i comment ;)

[@sharkscrapper]

@@JohnnySwedishScrapper No worries Johnny - thank you

[@JohnnySwedishScrapper]

@@sharkscrapper ;) see you in next rafal live ;)

[@SilverScorpion]

Great video

[@sharkscrapper]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@teramusicofficial-musicfor6465]

Very positive! Thank you.

[@sharkscrapper]

You are so welcome

[@MrBugman2525]

You and mike the scavenger should get together he can get all kinds of bubbles rap, I like how he jumps into dumpsters

[@sharkscrapper]

Mike cracks me up jumping in those dumpsters. If I did that they'd be dumping me out with the trash 😂

[@josearrasola7236]

Hello sir ,

[@sharkscrapper]

Hello Jose - trust all is well

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Sometimes - at the Post Office Packet Department they are not as Careful either as they throw Packets on Top of Packets and a few split open - we have Reinforced our Boxes by Rapping them in Packing Tape - specially the Corners and it Helped a Lot - just saying - when we ship Boxes to Auction Houses we include our Full Address inside the Box to be seen as soon as it is opened - also our Address twice on the Outside of the Box in Black Marking Pen ! And a Full Sheet describing the Full Inventory inside the Box - Also as You said have Your Box lined inside with only Bubble Wrap and bubble wrap each Item as well - all our Stuff always got to the Auction Houses Intact ! You Gave Us a Fantastic Explanation that was really easy to Understand about the Boards and Ram etc - very,very Interesting and Informative - Thank You ! Keep Save and Cheers from us in Australia !!!!

[@sharkscrapper]

Thank you Michael for the great packing recommendations. It's great information.

[@scrapman502]

We all know that the word "Fragile" to the Post office means to toss it around carelessly and play Dodgeball with it. Also, never Hint on what's inside of the package by writing on the outside of the package the contents. (for instance, if you process Precious metals, don't put your company name in the return address label.) Also, the use of those air packs to ship circuit boards is a very BAD idea. Just think about it... The circuit boards have many sharp and pointy edges on them. One little poke from a thru leg or corner will instantly pop the cushion rendering it useless. Your best bet is to use closed cell foam like the kind furniture stores use to protect furniture.

[@sharkscrapper]

Haven't heard from you in a while. I was getting worried🤣

[@muriaticacid7004]

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[@richardhulbert9480]

Shark as a backyard refiner it hurts me ro watch this video. I know you have a refiner you work with. I think having companies like board sort is great. There is so much EWaste out there. They make a nice profit. I get and process EWaste every day. I have a full time job. But when i get home its to the shed to work on scrapping stuff. I know based on experience what i can recover in gold. I think your losing 75% of the value. Now do what you do. There is so much material out there. I cant do it all vut but i am not scared of taking on more work

[@sharkscrapper]

I understand your perspective Richard. Early on I had to decide where in the spectrum of scrapping/recycling I would fit. Home/hobby refiners get away with a lot of safety and environmental challenges that become significant costs for a business. I knew early on that I was not in a place to make the capital investments needed as business to deal with the safety and environmental issues. So I'm what they refer to as a "consolidator". And like all middlemen, I don't make as much as the people I'm selling to. The bigger I get, the closer I can move up the food chain to industrial scale refiners and the more $$ I can make.

[@richardhulbert9480]

@sharkscrapper your not wrong. I can't speak for all but I hope anyone who takes on the job or refining is responsible which the waste. It's fairly easy. I follow Omegageek64 ways of processing the waste. It takes hydrated lime from ace or a big box store to neutralize your waste. Just change the pH of your solution to get it neutral. Be safe y'all. Plus it's salty enough to make a decent weed killer.

[@richardhulbert9480]

@@sharkscrapper just saying I can promise you a better return. I want the chips. Ram fingers and CPU chips. Low grade pins cost me money to process but if you send enough to cover that cost it's going to work out well.

[@richardhulbert9480]

Tell you what. If you are a trusting person send me a box of stuff to process for you. If I don't beat board sort I will do nothing. I know I can beat it. It's your material and your money. I just think I can do you better. I work on my pile every day. If I don't make another pickup I've years worth to get through. Doesn't matter I say bring it on. This is my retirement plan. Well that and fishing. Any way send me a box at 270 s. Hankin Rd. Bartow FL 33830. Promise I won't let you down . Even though I think Marines are better

[@sharkscrapper]

I appreciate the offer Richard but I've recently negotiated some biz with a large refining operation. Between them and Boardsort, I'll be seriously busy.

[@MikeyMystery45]

I'm not familiar with this website but something tells me they're not going to give me anywhere near the value of ewaste. Nearly every recycler I've came across rips off the people like me who does all the hard work. My advice to you people is learn how to depopulate the boards quickly and know what components are worth spending your time collecting. Don't just focus on gold. You'd be surprised how much silver and gold are in IC chips. There's only money in this business if you can process this stuff with a minimal amount of time and a massive amount of parts. Neither of which most people have. Also consider that sometimes the parts themselves can sell online for much more than you're going to get for scrap. If you have old processors they're worth way more than these recyclers are going to give you and you can sell them to retro PC building groups all day long. It's a travesty to destroy such rare CPU's for scrap. They're becoming rarer and rarer and it's because people are destroying them for a tiny bit of gold recovery. Sad.

[@sharkscrapper]

Thank you Mikey - A lot of people think they can make more depopulating boards. IF they have the knowledge, skills, space and time to depopulate, process and sell then yes there are marginal gains. I've also seen many scrappers believe they are making more because they discount some of the costs/risks involved with certain processes. After nearly six years in this business, I've found that the vast majority of scrappers are missing one or more of the necessary components to be able to make more than if they just sell to a reputable place such as BOARDSORT.COM. You'll see as you watch more of my videos that I try to help scrappers understand the pros and cons of the many ways to deal with ewaste and general scrap so they can make better informed decisions on how they want to treat their scrap. There is no one right way to do this as every scrapper out there is operating under differing situations. This is just one of many videos I've shared to help scrappers improve their situation. Thank you for contributing to the discussion. I look forward to more you engagement.