Wire and cable buyers
1000 MCM Wire Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus 1000 MCM from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
1000 MCM is the top of the standard building wire range and a size that only appears on large services, substation ties, and heavy industrial feeders. The buyer pool is smaller, and the value per reel is higher.
A 1000 MCM copper conductor is roughly one square inch of copper, and a three conductor assembly is heavy enough that transport becomes part of the negotiation. Documentation matters at this size because the material is usually going into a critical circuit.
We buy 1000 MCM in copper and aluminum, in building wire and medium voltage constructions, and we will tell you honestly when a reel is better suited to a utility buyer.
1000 MCM specifications we work from
The table below lists the constructions and ratings we see most often. If your material does not match exactly, send the jacket print and we will identify it.
| Circular mil area | 1,000,000 cmil |
|---|---|
| Approximate area | About one square inch per conductor |
| Insulation | THHN/THWN-2, XHHW-2, XLPE, EPR |
| Typical use | Main services, substation ties, heavy industrial feeders |
| Documentation | Tags and test reports materially affect value |
What we buy in this category
- 1000 MCM copper THHN reels
- 1000 MCM aluminum feeder cable
- 1000 MCM medium voltage with shield
- Long lengths from cancelled utility projects
- Documented reels with factory tests
How we evaluate and price 1000 MCM
Every reel is placed in one of two buckets before a number is attached to it. Resalable cable is priced per foot on type, size, continuous length, jacket condition, and documentation. Recovery material is priced by weight on a certified scale. You see the split, because a single averaged number hides the only decision that matters.
Continuous length is the biggest variable. A reel with a legible tag and an unbroken run is straightforward. A reel with no tag, a weathered jacket, and an unknown remainder is a different product, and we will say so rather than pretend otherwise.
What helps us quote accurately
- A photograph of the reel tag showing length and manufacturer
- A close-up of the print on the jacket: type, size, voltage, temperature rating
- A wide shot showing how many reels are in the stack
- A photograph of the cut end, so the conductor and shield can be seen
- Storage history: indoors, outdoors, or in a wet area
Selling 1000 MCM anywhere in Ohio
We buy in every county, from Cuyahoga and Franklin to the smaller counties in the southeast. There is no requirement to bring material to a yard, and we do not claim a local branch we do not have. What we do have is a straightforward process: photographs, a written offer, and a pickup that is scheduled around your operation.
If you are unsure whether your material fits this category, send it anyway. Misidentifying cable is common, and telling you that you have something more valuable than you thought is a good outcome for both of us.
Questions
1000 MCM buying questions
Is there a market for 1000 MCM?
Yes, but it is narrower than for 500 MCM. Projects that need 1000 MCM tend to plan their material purchases carefully, so surplus moves through specialized buyers.
Do you buy 1000 MCM without documentation?
Yes, priced conservatively. Without a tag or test report, the cable has to be verified before it can be resold.
How is it shipped?
On the original reel, secured for transport. For large drums we coordinate equipment and, where needed, a lowboy or flatbed.
Can you buy a partial reel?
Yes. Length is the main variable; anything usable is quoted on its merits.
The process
How selling your surplus wire works
Four steps, no obligation, and a written offer before anything moves.
Send photographs and details
Reel tags, jacket print, a wide shot of the rack, and your best estimate of footage. A packing list helps if you have one.
Receive a written offer
We separate resalable cable from recovery material so you can see how the number was built.
Approve the terms
No obligation until you accept. If the offer does not work, you keep the material and we part on good terms.
Schedule pickup and payment
We coordinate loading and freight, and payment is made according to the agreed terms before material leaves.
Request a quote
Tell us what you have. Photographs of the reel tags and jacket print let us quote accurately the first time.
What happens next
- We review the wire type, condition, and footage.
- You receive a written offer that separates resalable cable from recovery value.
- If you accept, we schedule pickup and payment.
Prefer to call?
Talk to a buyer directly at (614) 715-3047, or email saleselectricalbuyers@gmail.com. If you have a packing list or inventory spreadsheet, mention it and we will ask for it.
What we do not buy
This site is limited to electrical wire and cable. We do not buy transformers, switchgear, breakers, panels, or general scrap equipment.