Wire and cable buyers
New Old Stock Wire Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus new old stock wire from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
New old stock is unused material that has been sitting long enough to be forgotten. It is often perfectly good cable with a label nobody recognizes anymore, and it is frequently written off simply because it is old.
Age alone is not disqualifying. What matters is how it was stored. Cable kept dry and out of sunlight is usually fine; cable that sat in a puddle for a decade is not, regardless of the date on the tag.
We buy NOS building wire, tray cable, control cable, and medium voltage cable, including discontinued types and older manufacturer labels. Send the tag and the print and we will identify what it is.
New Old Stock 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.
| Typical age | Five to thirty years in storage |
|---|---|
| Condition | Unused, unopened preferred; opened evaluated on length |
| Storage concerns | Water intrusion, UV exposure, jacket embrittlement |
| Identification | Jacket print, tag, and manufacturer markings |
| Types | Building wire, tray, control, MV, specialty cable |
What we buy in this category
- Discontinued building wire on original spools
- Older tray and control cable with intact jackets
- Legacy medium voltage cable with documentation
- Slow-moving distributor stock
- Unused cable from closed plants
How we evaluate and price New Old Stock
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 New Old Stock 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
New Old Stock buying questions
Does old wire expire?
Insulation degrades with heat, UV, and moisture, not with calendar time alone. Properly stored cable can be usable for decades, though it should be inspected before being placed in service.
Do you buy cable with an obsolete manufacturer label?
Yes. Brand names change and product lines get discontinued. The construction matters more than the logo.
What if the jacket has hardened?
Hard, brittle jacket is a defect. Flex the cable at the end and look for cracking. If it cracks, the material is recovery value.
Can old wire still be UL listed?
The listing applies to the product as manufactured. Age and storage condition affect whether it should be installed, which is why used and old stock is priced differently from new stock.
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.