Guides

Plain-English guides for buying and selling scrap and secondary materials. Written by us, free to use.

• Incoterms® 2020 in plain EnglishWhat each of the eleven rules means for who arranges transport, where the seller's part ends and who clears customs.
• Photo and specification checklistThe photos and details buyers need to quote, so a lot gets a serious answer the first time.
• Price referencesLinks to free official sources on metal and plastics prices and trade. Links only: we publish no prices.
• Material guidesWhat buyers look for in each material, how to photograph it and what lowers its value.