Short answer: No, because scrap prices move up and down, so waiting can mean a better price or a worse one, and storing material costs space and carries risks such as theft and deterioration, so unless you have a good reason to expect a rise, selling when the price is reasonable and you have a worthwhile load is usually the more sensible approach than trying to time the market.
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List Free →Why prices do not only go up
Metal prices follow markets, so a price that seems low today could fall further, and waiting is a gamble in both directions.
Why storing has a cost
Space, security and the chance of theft or damage all count against holding material for months in the hope of a better price.
A sensible middle path
Keep an eye on prices, sell when you have a worthwhile load at a fair price, and avoid holding out for a number that may never come.
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