chambersjr
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I've read several threads regarding boards with fingers, finger to board/ram weight, etc. My question is, is it worth it to trim the fingers on boards such as these? And what value should they hold without fingers? I have over 300# total of these (includes all types pictured). They range from 0.93# to 0.33# each. The tiles pictured are 12"x12" for a size reference.
I did a sample on 12.9# and came up with 0.26# of fingers.
The boards themselves are mid to late 90's Alcatel-Lucent equip. I've been quoted as much as $5.15/lb as-is, but can't get a straight answer on value if the fingers are gone. My fear is getting stuck with trimmed/devalued board price if the fingers are removed. Even though these appear to be nice, thick fingers that I think will yield better than a mixed load of PCI cards, I'm afraid I could lose money if I trim them vs selling whole.
I really hate to pass up these fingers, but I don't want to throw value away either. Any members with data or advise on how best to proceed please chime in.
I did a sample on 12.9# and came up with 0.26# of fingers.
The boards themselves are mid to late 90's Alcatel-Lucent equip. I've been quoted as much as $5.15/lb as-is, but can't get a straight answer on value if the fingers are gone. My fear is getting stuck with trimmed/devalued board price if the fingers are removed. Even though these appear to be nice, thick fingers that I think will yield better than a mixed load of PCI cards, I'm afraid I could lose money if I trim them vs selling whole.
I really hate to pass up these fingers, but I don't want to throw value away either. Any members with data or advise on how best to proceed please chime in.