Short answer: Not as a rule, because a buyer needs a margin to cover transport, processing and the risk that prices fall before material is resold, so a price below the figure quoted on the news is normal, but prices do vary between buyers, so comparing offers, checking the weighing and asking about deductions are the practical ways to make sure you get a fair deal.
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List Free →Why the buyer’s price is lower than the market price
A buyer has to pay for handling, processing, transport and risk, so the price they offer will be below the price they hope to receive.
Why some buyers pay more than others
Buyers differ in their costs, customers and appetite for particular materials, which is why offers for the same pile can vary noticeably.
How to protect yourself
Watch the weighing, ask how deductions work and compare at least two offers, which together keep most sellers well clear of unfair treatment.
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