Step one: send clear photos
Begin with a full-lot photo and close-ups of inserts, end mills, drills, rods, wear parts or other carbide. Include packaging and grade labels when available. Showing the entire container and its contents is more useful than one close image that does not reveal the size or condition of the lot.
Step two: identify and review
The buyer checks whether the material appears to be tungsten carbide, solid tooling, brazed carbide, sludge, swarf or mixed scrap. Steel holders, ceramics, high-speed steel and unrelated metal can change the recoverable weight, so additional sorting or photographs may be requested before quoting.
Step three: confirm price and logistics
A quote is based on material type, grade, cleanliness, sorting, weight, location and current market conditions. The buyer then explains whether pickup, approved drop-off or freight is appropriate. Heavy lots should include dock, container and lifting information before a vehicle or destination is scheduled.
Step four: verify and complete payment
At an approved pickup, the carbide is checked against the submitted description and weighed with the seller. Final handling follows the confirmed quote terms. Keeping material groups separate and providing accurate information beforehand helps the collection and payment process remain clear from the first message through completion.