I won't be recycling it myself, I just need a relative value if it were scrapped and recycled. It is a stadard size, very heavy, probably cast iron (it appears to be an antique).
I would like to use it to trade or barter for a nicer armoire/wardrobe on craigslist or bartercycle, and want to know if it is a fair trade.
This would be in the greater Pittsburgh area, if geography matters.
2006-09-14 06:33:25 · 5 answers · asked by Jennygrl 2 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Local Businesses
Look in your local yellow pages under "Scrap dealer", "scrap metal", "salvage", etc. You can call the dealer and tell them what you have, and they can tell you the scrap value. In my area, scrap steel goes for about $100/ton at the moment. At that rate, your tub's scrap value is probably about $20. You'd likely get a better value selling it as an antique. Check the net for prices of new ones, or the local classified ads for the price of a used one.
2006-09-14 06:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to assume it is a porcelain finish on your tub. If so, check The Home Depot paint dept for a porcelain tub/shower refinishing kit. It is a kit that includes all you need to refinish such a surface for under $35 (depending on where you live). It is an epoxy stuff that you have to mix at home and apply according to directions included inside the package. Other large hardware stores may carry it but I know where I live it runs about $32.98. It is popular too. It comes in almond and white finish, and also for fiberglass tubs.
2016-03-27 01:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some cities, you can find salvage yards or antiques stores that would be interested.Thay are worth money and can be re-enamaled and made to look like new. I would check antique dealers and perhaps advertise in the newspapers. You could list on e-bay but it would have to be a pick up only for obvious reasons.
2006-09-17 06:37:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know the scrap value. I can tell you that i bought my home last year the house came with one. I didn't want it, so I sat it out in front of my home with many many other items, that went quickly, however no one wanted that old tub it sat there for 3 months before someone finally took it.
2006-09-14 06:43:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are businesses that cater to people who are restoring old houses and want authentic pieces for them. Look into architectural salvage. I've been searching for some metalwork for my old building (early 1900's) and found some remarkable websites
2006-09-14 09:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by MomDude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋