How should you record weights, prices and material types for your own records?
Short answer: A simple table with columns for date, material, grade, weight, price per unit, total paid and buyer is enough for most sellers, whether kept in a notebook or spreadsheet, and adding a photo of the load and the receipt makes it easy to check a sale later or compare buyers over time.
Want a clear record? Every ScrapTrade offer and sale is documented.
List Free →Keep the columns simple
Date, material, grade, weight, unit price, total and buyer cover nearly everything you would want to look up later.
Add a photo
A quick photo of the load and the receipt provides evidence of what was sold and what was paid, without any extra effort.
Use the same layout every time
A consistent format makes it easy to compare sales, spot trends and total up a period when you need to.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade records the material, weight and price of each trade, which can be copied into your own log.
Good records make selling scrap simpler. ScrapTrade documents each offer and sale, with verified buyers, transparent weighing and escrow-protected payments.
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