Short answer: Phone or message several buyers with the same description, weight and location, ask for a price per kilogram or tonne, whether collection is included and when you will be paid, write the answers in a simple list and compare the net amount you would receive, because comparing the same details across buyers takes ten minutes and often reveals a surprising spread.
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Giving every buyer the same details makes the quotes comparable.
Ask for the same things
Price, unit, collection, deductions and payment timing are the five answers you need.
Compare the net
The best headline price is not always the best net result.
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