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How do online marketplaces compare with local scrap yards?

Short answer: A marketplace lets several buyers quote on your listing, so you see competing offers without driving around, and many arrange collection, whereas a yard gives you an immediate price and payment but only one buyer's opinion, and a marketplace requires a little more setup, so it suits loads worth shopping around and anyone who wants convenience, while a yard suits quick, small sales.

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Competing offers

Several buyers quoting on the same load usually produces a better price than a single visit.

Convenience

A marketplace can bring the buyer to you, saving the drive.

Speed

A yard gives you cash for a small load on the spot, which a marketplace cannot match.

How ScrapTrade Fits In

ScrapTrade is a marketplace of verified buyers, with transparent weighing and escrow-protected payment.

The best option depends on your load. ScrapTrade lets you compare verified buyers, with transparent weighing and escrow-protected payments.

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