FAQs
SURPLUS WIRE QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
The questions Utah sellers actually ask before they send a list: what we buy, what changes a price, and what a pickup involves.
What we buy
What types of wire and cable do you buy?
Copper and aluminum building wire including THHN, THWN, THWN-2, XHHW and XHHW-2; bare copper, insulated copper, grounding wire and welding cable; MC, AC, tray cable, VFD cable, TC/TC-ER, PLTC, SER, SEU, URD and USE-2; SOOW and flexible cable; control, instrumentation, communication and shielded cable; fire alarm and low-voltage cable; and medium and high voltage cable from 5kV through 69kV and above when available.
Do you buy anything other than wire and cable?
No. We do not buy transformers, switchgear, breakers, MCCs, generators, bus plugs, chillers, machinery, vehicles or general scrap metal. Keeping the focus narrow is deliberate — it is what lets us price wire accurately.
Do you buy used or installed cable?
Sometimes. Condition and construction decide it. Used cable that was pulled cleanly and is still serviceable is worth quoting; cable that has been damaged, waterlogged or badly stored may not be. Tell us the history and send photos of the ends and jacket.
What sizes do you handle?
Commonly #14 through 1000 MCM, in copper and aluminum. Larger conductor exists mainly in medium and high voltage primary cable, which we also buy.
Is every lot accepted?
No, and we will not pretend otherwise. We buy what we can place. If the material does not fit, you will get a clear answer rather than a slow silence.
Quotes and pricing
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote form, email saleselectricalbuyers@gmail.com, or call (614) 715-3047. The form lets you attach up to ten photos, which is usually faster than describing the material in text.
What information changes the price the most?
Conductor metal and size, footage, insulation type, and condition. Two lots of the same size wire can be worth very different amounts depending on whether one is factory-sealed copper and the other is sun-damaged aluminum.
Do you guarantee a price?
No offer is guaranteed until we have seen the material described accurately and both sides agree in writing. A quote based on photos is a starting point, not a promise.
What if I do not know the footage?
Send what you do know: reel count, reel diameter, scale weight, or a photo of the flange where lengths are often stamped. Estimates are acceptable.
Pickup and shipping
Do I have to deliver the wire?
No. We arrange pickup or shipping once the material and price are agreed. Some sellers prefer to put a lot on a pallet and ship it; that works too.
What access do you need on site?
Ideally a dock or a forklift, and enough room for a truck and trailer to turn around. Ground-level loading is workable for smaller reels. Tell us about gates, escorts or safety requirements in advance.
How far will you travel in Utah?
Statewide. Remote lots are consolidated into scheduled loads, which sometimes means waiting for a trip that makes sense rather than moving the same week.
Can material stay on the reel?
Yes, and it should. Reels are the easiest thing to load and the safest way to move cable. Do not unspool material to make it easier to handle.
Practical details
Are you affiliated with a scrap yard?
No. We buy wire and cable as material to be reused or resold as cable, not as scrap. That is why we care about jacket print, footage and reel tags.
Do you have an office I can visit?
No. We do not publish a street address, and there is no public drop-off location. Everything is handled by phone, email and arranged pickup at the seller's location.
How is my information used?
Details and photos you send are used to evaluate and quote your material. They are not published, sold or added to a marketing list.
Can I send a spreadsheet?
Yes. A simple list with size, type, footage and reel count per line is the fastest format to work from. Email it to saleselectricalbuyers@gmail.com with a few photos attached.
Still not sure?
Call (614) 715-3047 or email saleselectricalbuyers@gmail.com. A two-minute description of what is on the reel is usually enough to know whether it is worth pursuing.