Wire and cable buyers
Industrial Cable Reel Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus cable reels from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
Large cable reels are a logistics problem before they are a sales problem. They are heavy, they do not stack well, and moving them requires equipment most facilities do not keep on hand.
We buy cable on large wooden and steel reels, from 48 inch drums up to the oversized reels used for medium voltage and submarine cable. The cable is the product; the reel is the packaging, and we handle both when the transaction is large enough to justify it.
Weight, diameter, and access determine how a reel moves. Tell us those three things and we can plan the pickup before anyone commits to a price.
Cable Reels 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.
| Reel sizes | 36 inch through 120 inch and larger |
|---|---|
| Reel materials | Wooden, plywood, steel |
| Weight range | Several hundred to over 10,000 pounds per reel |
| Handling | Forklift, boom truck, or crane depending on size |
| Cable types | Feeder, medium voltage, tray, control, utility |
What we buy in this category
- Oversized wooden reels of feeder cable
- Steel reels of medium voltage cable
- Utility distribution reels in storage yards
- Reels requiring crane or boom truck loading
- Complete reel inventories from closed facilities
How we evaluate and price Cable Reels
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 Cable Reels 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
Cable Reels buying questions
Do you buy empty reels?
No. We buy the cable on the reel. Empty reels are sometimes reused by whoever buys the cable, but they are not a product we purchase.
Who handles loading?
That depends on the reel size and the site. For large drums we coordinate equipment in advance; for smaller reels a forklift on site is usually enough.
Can you buy reels stored outdoors?
Yes. We inspect for water intrusion at the ends and UV damage to the jacket, but outdoor storage is common and not disqualifying.
What information do you need first?
Reel diameter, estimated weight, cable type and size, remaining length, and how the reel can be accessed.
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.