Wire and cable buyers
Bare Copper Wire Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus bare copper from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
Bare copper conductor is used for grounding and bonding, and it is one of the few wire products that is nearly always resalable because there is no insulation to degrade. It is also easy to value, which makes it a simple item to clear out.
We buy bare copper in solid and stranded construction, from 14 AWG grounding pigtails up to 500 MCM and larger bonding jumpers, on factory spools, in coils, and in cut lengths from electrical room work.
Because bare copper has no jacket print, identification depends on the conductor itself: strand count, overall diameter, and weight per foot. A photograph next to a tape measure resolves nearly every question.
Bare Copper 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.
| Construction | Solid or stranded bare copper, soft drawn |
|---|---|
| Size range | 14 AWG through 500 MCM, larger by arrangement |
| Typical uses | Grounding electrode conductor, bonding jumpers, ground rings |
| Condition | Clean bright copper preferred; oxidized material still purchased |
| Identification | Strand count, diameter, and weight per foot |
What we buy in this category
- Bare copper grounding electrode conductor on spools
- Stranded bonding jumpers and ground ring material
- Bare copper from electrical room change-outs
- Tinned copper conductor in good condition
- Mixed bare and insulated copper lots
How we evaluate and price Bare Copper
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 Bare Copper 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
Bare Copper buying questions
How is bare copper priced compared with insulated wire?
Bare copper is priced close to its metal value, but clean, uniform spools in common sizes still command a premium over mixed scrap because they can be used directly.
Do you buy bare copper that has turned green?
Yes. Surface oxidation does not change the copper content. Heavy corrosion, solder contamination, or mixed alloys reduce the offer.
Can you identify the size without a tag?
Usually. Strand count and conductor diameter are enough to match a standard size. A photograph with a ruler in frame is the fastest way.
Do you buy tinned copper?
Yes, in good condition. Tinned conductor is evaluated separately because the coating affects the recovery process.
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.