Unsure whether stripping large-gauge copper wire is worth the time investment versus selling it as-is.

No simple tool to quickly estimate net profit after accounting for time, effort, and current scrap prices for different preparation methods.

Severity

2Mild

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 25, 2026

App Concept

ScrapCalc Pro

A mobile app that lets scrappers input wire type, weight, and local scrap prices to instantly compare net profit between stripping and selling as-is. Includes a timer to value your labor and updates prices in real-time from scrap yards.

Key Features

Input wire gauge, weight, and type to calculate strip vs. as-is profit difference
Real-time scrap price lookup from local yards
Labor cost calculator: input hourly rate and estimated strip time to see net earnings
Historical price trends and alerts for best sell timing

Target Users: Solo scrappers and small recycling operations in the scrap metal industry, handling copper wire and other recyclable metals.

Revenue Model: Freemium: free version with manual price entry; $9.99/mo Pro with real-time prices and labor calculator.

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