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[infirmier23]

Hi guys,

just registered on this site, I am looking for a business partner, someone from Thailand who know people who can supply scrap metal regulary. I am from Canada and I do have my contacts here and a lot of buyers. I just need a serious partner. For more info we can talk privetaly.

Thanks guys.

[fey]

scammer

[infirmier23]

You are very funny and look arrogant. Actually I got scammed thats why I came here.

[blackcab]

Why do you want to import scrap metal from Thailand? Scrap metal has a global price, so why not import from the US?

That's where over 90% of your imported scrap comes from, mostly because the shipping costs are lower.

[infirmier23]

Hi blackcab,

Yes most developed countries do have a global prices but not all countries, there is no major recycling in Thailand like Canada and US, so the prices are better. When you buy quantities ranging from 50-100 tons prices can be lower than US and Canada if you do long term with a supplier. Some products are cheaper in Thailand like scrap batteries, because a hazardous products are very hard to import in most countries you need a permit, and since there is no major recylcing in Thailand product like that are not popular.

[cyberfarang]

Hi blackcab,

Yes most developed countries do have a global prices but not all countries, there is no major recycling in Thailand like Canada and US, so the prices are better. When you buy quantities ranging from 50-100 tons prices can be lower than US and Canada if you do long term with a supplier. Some products are cheaper in Thailand like scrap batteries, because a hazardous products are very hard to import in most countries you need a permit, and since there is no major recylcing in Thailand product like that are not popular.

Scrap metal maybe cheaper in Thailand but you`re talking about importing into Canada. So what about import duties and taxes? And used batteries must fall under strict government controls requiring expert handling, how do you propose to get around all that?

Fishy.

[infirmier23]

I already contacted the government about that, even with the federal tax (7%) and canada custom duty on scrap batteries (5%), the profit is very good. I am in the process to get the permit, as mentionned before, because it's a hazardous product. I live in Quebec so I have to get the autorisatiton from the federal and provoncial.

[infirmier23]

I forgot to mention that you have to be a Canadian citizen to get the permit, so it is not for everyone. Each countries have their own laws.

[infirmier23]

Anyways guys just wanted to say thanks for inquiries. I dont think to find much help here. I plan to travel to Thailand this summer anyways. For me the topic is closed.

Thanks again.

[thaiduncankk]

When you started the thread it was after 11.00pm here, most members would have been, and probably still are, asleep !

[fey]

why ask then close the topic? next time just don't post

[infirmier23]

Look who s talking didn't you just call me scammer ? So sure, next time after listening to a music y did not like,I can tell you why the hell you list listened the song even if you never heart it.

[Nomyai]

Ihave money to invest. how much you need $100,000 , $1M?

[infirmier23]

I already have the money, I have my business plan, I was searching for someone who has contacts. You look very smart with you sarcasm by the way.Keep the 1m$ your country might need it.

[Nomyai]

ask somchai the thai metal man

[Gutenberg]

So, to which African country I should send Western Union?

[infirmier23]

I didnt know your country had western Union.

[blackcab]

So you will import sealed lead acid batteries and recycle them for their lead content.

How is that going to be more economical than a local scrap merchant who burns the casing off in a fire then sells the lead plates as scrap?