Seller type
Sell surplus wire from your contracting business
Every closed job leaves something behind. The trick is knowing which leftovers are worth a quote.
Contractors accumulate wire in the least convenient places: the back of a van, a shelf above the panel stock, a pallet behind the shop that nobody wants to move twice. It is rarely a single valuable reel. It is usually six partial reels of THHN, a coil of MC, two service cable remnants and a box of Cat6.
That is a normal submission. Group the items by type and size on one form, estimate footage, and photograph the tags you still have. A shop's worth of leftovers is often worth more together than any single reel would be alone.
What electrical contractors typically hold
- Partial THHN and THWN-2 reels in mixed colors
- MC and AC cable coils from tenant fit-outs
- SER, SEU and URD remnants from service work
- XHHW feeders left after a panel change
- Low voltage, fire alarm and communication boxes
- Welding lead and temporary power cord
What to send for a quote
- A photo of the shelf or pallet, so the volume is obvious
- Tags for any reel that still has one
- Approximate footage per type, even if rough
- Whether the wire was pulled or is still factory-tied
- Shop address and whether a truck can back up to the door
Questions from electrical contractors
Do you buy small amounts from a service van?
Yes. Service and remodel leftovers are quoted when they are grouped by type and size. One partial reel is enough to start a conversation.
What if I do not know the footage?
Estimate from the reel wraps and say it is an estimate. We confirm at pickup rather than turning the lot away.
Can you collect from a shop with no dock?
Yes. Ground-level pickup with a liftgate is normal for contractor shops. Note the door width and parking situation on the form.