What sellers ask before their first batch
We've gathered the answers sellers ask for most often before their first batch — from price and weighing to cable types and pickup.
How is the price per kilo set?
Our buying price follows the daily market price of copper, and on any given day the price is the same for every seller. The price card on this page shows two classes: the price per kilo for electrical and copper cable, and the price per kilo for IT and antenna cable. The price is always euros per kilo.
The copper content of the cable decides which class a batch belongs to. It does not reduce the weighed weight.
How do I know the batch is weighed honestly?
The empty weight — the weight of the container or reel — is weighed and recorded separately before the cable. You read the numbers yourself, and the empty weight is the only deduction from the weight.
You get a receipt for the weighing, and a weighing certificate on request. The whole practice is described on the page fair weighing.
Do you buy aluminium cable or fibre optic?
For aluminium cable (for example AXMK and AMKA) we do not publish a fixed price per kilo. Ask for an estimate and we will look at the batch together. AMCMK and AHXAMK-W cables have a copper screen, so their price depends on the share of copper.
Fibre optic contains no copper, so we do not buy it as copper cable. We tell you this up front so you do not haul a batch here for nothing.
What about old lead-sheathed paper cables?
We do not accept lead-sheathed paper cable, such as PLKVJ and APAKM, at all. It is hazardous waste, not ordinary scrap, and we do not handle it. Do not bring or send it to us — we will not accept it under any circumstances.
Where can you collect from, and who arranges it?
Our service area is Southern, South-Eastern and Central Finland. Pickup and its terms are agreed case by case based on the batch's size and location, and we tell you the terms before the pickup is confirmed.
How quickly will I get an answer?
We usually reply to enquiries during the same working day. If you would rather agree things by phone, just leave your number as a callback request or call directly on 040 124 8590.
Is the calculator estimate a binding quote?
No. The calculator and the page's price card give an estimate at the day's per-kg price. The final amount is based on the weighed weight and the cable's actual quality, which are only seen on site. For a larger batch, over 250 kg, we give a better price — ask for a quote separately.