February 18, 201610 yr 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.
February 18, 201610 yr Author You are very funny and look arrogant. Actually I got scammed thats why I came here.
February 18, 201610 yr 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.
February 18, 201610 yr Author 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.
February 18, 201610 yr 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.
February 18, 201610 yr Author 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.
February 18, 201610 yr Author 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.
February 18, 201610 yr Author 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.
February 18, 201610 yr When you started the thread it was after 11.00pm here, most members would have been, and probably still are, asleep !
February 19, 201610 yr Author 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.
February 19, 201610 yr Author 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.
February 20, 201610 yr 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?
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