Market & Metals

Scrap Metal Market Watch: 3rd Quarter 2015

Scrap Metal Market Watch graph from first quarter 2011 to third quarter 2015 Over last quarter, scrap metal prices for crushed auto bodies declined 2.12%. Over Q3 2014, scrap metal prices for crushed auto bodies declined 47.72%. Over Q3 2013, scrap metal prices for crushed auto bodies declined 54.95%. Over Q3 2012, scrap metal prices

Market & Metals

Scrap Metal Market Watch: September 2015

Scrap Metal Market Trends Scrap metal prices for crushed auto bodies have declined. We’ve seen a decrease of 8.97% over the past month, a decline of 51.07% over the past year, and a decline of 59.41% over the past two years. This trend may be observed below: Chart | Scrap Metal Market Trends

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Charity Scams and Scammers: Absolute Villains

These scams have to stop. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission and regulators for all 50 States filed complaints alleging that a family group and members of their church congregation bilked donors of $187 million over five years. That number again is $187,000,000!!!!!! The complaints identify four connected groups operating as “personal fiefdoms” and “sham charities”. The

Market & Metals

Scrap Metal Market Watch: August 2015

Scrap Metal Market Trends Scrap metal prices for crushed auto bodies have declined. We’ve seen a decrease of 7.23% over the past month, a decline of 46.67% over the past year, and a decline of 56.21% over the past two years. Chart | Scrap Metal Market Trends

2004 Subaru Impreza

“My 2004 Subaru Impreza was the best companion I’ve had in a vehicle. My faithful, internally combustive steed. It took me from the mountains of Wyoming to the farms of the Willamette Valley, and just about everywhere in between.” Impreza Donation “I donated my car to KLCC because I believe publicly-funded media is essential to

Palladium Follows Platinum Drop

Palladium prices dropped 15% this month, hitting a two-year low. Sources cite weak automotive demand in the U.S. and China – the automotive market accounts for 70% of annual consumption, used in catalytic converters. Mining has increased under the influence of a strong U.S. dollar, while demand has shrunk – this year’s demand is only

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2003 Harley-Davidson Police Officer Special

Everyone’s heard of Harley-Davidson and everyone’s heard of the American Cancer Society (ACS).  Now, we’re hearing them in the same sentence thanks to a generous California resident who donated a 2003 Police Officer Special to the American Cancer Society.  The coming together is a very unique rescue mission for this police motorcycle whose proceeds will now help

Lower Small Car Prices Impact Car Donation Industry

Across the country, automotive experts are watching the price of some used vehicles drop. Smaller cars – subcompacts and entry-level sports cars – are seeing a 2.5% reduction in price on top of previous low prices.1 In the past, consumers have been reluctant to donate a car or truck to charities like The American Cancer

1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Coupe

The March of Dimes received a bit of Florida sunshine this month with the donation of a beautiful, yellow 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Coupe. Proceeds from the sale of this little gem will help fund research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies lives from premature birth and birth defects. Triumph 1500 The Triumph

WSJ: U.S. Is Awash in Glut of Scrap Materials

From: U.S. Is Awash in Glut of Scrap Materials (WSJ) By James R. Hagerty American companies have complained for the past year that the headwinds of a strong dollar and a slowing Chinese economy are hurting their earnings. For sellers of scrap metal, used cardboard boxes, and other waste, those headwinds are more like a hurricane.