VS - "Fire Sale": Clipon, Stickon and Range Lead @ $1.00 per pound w/ shipping discou

[TheCaptain]

Currently in stock: range lead. $1.05 per pound. Shipping extra. One 50+lb box to one's door is $66.80. Postage rate increased as of 1/27/2019: MFRB is $14.35

Further details pertaining to the lead can be found in my number 1 post (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?63886-Lead-Ingots-For-Sale-Buyer-s-Choice&p=677667&viewfull=1#post677667) of my vendor sponsor thread.

If interested, please send a PM.

** NOTE: Sales of Clipon and Stickon lead ingots have been discontinued as of 6/11/2019 **

Thank you.

~ Kathie

Picture #1: clipon lead ingot Picture #2: stickon lead ingot Picture #3: range lead ingot

[GARD72977]

I would like 25# of clip on wheel weight

[Virginia John]

PM sent

[Low Budget Shooter]

PM sent on 25 lb COWW. Thanks!

[TheCaptain]

I would like 25# of clip on wheel weight
PM received and responded to. Thank you! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

PM sent
PM received and responded to. Thank you! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

PM sent on 25 lb COWW. Thanks!
PM received and responded to. Thank you! ~ K

[dsh1106]

Sending PM for 25#

[redbullitt]

I will take 50 lb of COWW! Sending PM.

[farmerjim]

I'll take 2 of the 50# COWW.

[zubrato]

Hi Kathie!
Pm sent for 2 boxes of coww


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[mortyg]

I will take 50 lb of COWW. Sending PM.

[leveraction 45 colt]

is these pure lead or are they harder than pure lead??

[TheCaptain]

Sending PM for 25#
PM received and responded to. Thanks!

[TheCaptain]

I will take 50 lb of COWW! Sending PM.
PM received and responded to. Thanks!

[TheCaptain]

I'll take 2 of the 50# COWW.
PM received and responded to. Thanks!

[TheCaptain]

[QUOTE=zubrato;4029814]Hi Kathie!
Pm sent for 2 boxes of coww

PM received and responded to. Thanks!

[TheCaptain]

I will take 50 lb of COWW. Sending PM.
PM received and responded to. Thanks!

[TheCaptain]

is these pure lead or are they harder than pure lead??

The range lead and clipon lead hardness is approx. 12-14 BHN (and I have had some reports that the clipon lead tested harder than my figures).
The stickon lead hardness is approx. 8-10 BHN. However, it has been reported to me by a fishing sinker company that the lead when poured into 1/8" thin strips, it bends. I have also read in various forum threads, that the stickons are like pure lead. I do offer money back guarantee for those unsmelted pounds returned, but have yet to have a single return since inception of my business in 2007. I do the best of my ability to describe my lead.

I did my testing with Cabin Tree tester but I am far from being an expert. Also please see my feedback thread.

[TheCaptain]

Hello to all,

I have had a flood of PM's in regard to the purchase of clipon lead. Thanks to all that have responded!!!!

From this point forward (my time: 2:23AM, 4/27/2017) I may not be able to immediately fulfill requests FOR CLIPON LEAD until after I tally up the amount of clipon lead that I have in stock. However, the sale will continue for the near future. I picked up more wheel weights on the 25th, waiting to be smelted. So if anyone wants clipon lead, please send a PM - and I will keep track and advise of availability.

I do have PLENTY OF RANGE LEAD and STICKON LEAD ingots in stock.

If any questions or concerns, please send me a PM.

Thank you!!!

~ Kathie

[too many things]

guys she is always in the vendor section and she has good deals on brass from time to time

[bearcove]

I will take a box of stick on and a range lead, 50lb'ers

[TheCaptain]

guys she is always in the vendor section and she has good deals on brass from time to time

:drinks:

[TheCaptain]

I will take a box of stick on and a range lead, 50lb'ers

PM Rec'd, and responded to, and deal made! Thank you bearcove - and thank you Rick.

[No_1]

What a great deal Kathie! Thank you for supporting the members of this great forum.

[leveraction 45 colt]

so do you have some clip on lead soon coming?

[TheCaptain]

What a great deal Kathie! Thank you for supporting the members of this great forum.
Thank you Robert. I am honored to be a member of this SUPER forum - all made possible by all the work you do, along with the other admins/moderators! Hats off to you all !!!

[TheCaptain]

so do you have some clip on lead soon coming?
Yes, I will be smelting more wheel weights after I ship out over 700 pounds of clipon lead to the folks that responded to the "Fire Sale", you can see the action here: Boxes (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209289053287731&set=pcb.10209289053807744&type=3&theater) I have to sort through 900 or so pounds to remove the steel and zinc ww's, the fiber stickons, lug nuts, wrenches, tire pressure sensors, broken sockets, wire drill brushes, rocks, cigarettes, etc. etc. Eventually I do find the lead clipon and stickons!!! I plan to start smelting hopefully end of the upcoming week or next. But not to worry, sale prices will remain until further notice. As an aside, I turn back to the dealers the "junk" and deduct the dollar amount from the payout of the next time I pick up lead from them.

Please send a PM if you are interested, the "weight" shouldn't be too long because I need to free up my trays when the cycle repeats itself!

Thanks either way!

~ K

[dsh1106]

Package arrived yesterday!!!!

Couldn't ask for better service or product.
Thanks K

Scott

[TheCaptain]

Package arrived yesterday!!!! Couldn't ask for better service or product. Thanks K Scott

And I thank you for your purchase! :drinks:

[Virginia John]

Order received. What a great packing job. That is the best I have ever seen lead packed. Great job.

[TheCaptain]

Order received. What a great packing job. That is the best I have ever seen lead packed. Great job.
Thank you. As I say, I've been doing this now for 10 years. I know from accidental spills, that the packages survive drops from about 28 inches to the ground. I had 2 fall to the ground a few days ago when I did not notice a wheel on my cart was hanging by a thread (it is a press fit / splined). The cart was OK until I gave it a push to roll it. The boxes were no worse for wear. The customer will report to me when he receives his lead to see if there was any "fallout" in regard to the inner box! And I learned to roll very carefully on sidewalks. Unexpected cracks can cause the wheels to come to a screeching halt, and the boxes go *ss over tea kettle.

[RED333]

Order received. What a great packing job. That is the best I have ever seen lead packed. Great job.
I will add the Captian does pack well, I have gotten a few shipments from her myself and not one has failed.

[OptimusPanda]

Just got my 2 boxes of range lead from Kathie. Great stuff as always.

[Low Budget Shooter]

Thanks for the 25 pounder---received in good shape yesterday.

[tward]

I got my 2 50 lb boxes yesterday. Great packing, as always, thanks Kathie! The Captain rocks! Tim

[TheCaptain]

I will add the Captian does pack well, I have gotten a few shipments from her myself and not one has failed.
Thank you! [smilie=l:

[TheCaptain]

Just got my 2 boxes of range lead from Kathie. Great stuff as always.
Thank you! [smilie=1:

[TheCaptain]

Thanks for the 25 pounder---received in good shape yesterday.

Thank you! And your box went tumbling to the ground along with another forum member's two 50+lb boxes! Please see my prior post in regard to the unscheduled drop test! And as requested the forum member whose boxes spilled to ground, he kindly gave me the feedback I was seeking. Outer boxes fine (as I previously mentioned in an earlier post). What he had to say, I kinda figured this would happen; and I trust my forum customer will not mind my quoting what he wrote to me.

<< Outsides looked pretty good, better than many boxes of lead I get.

Inner boxes - both had tears running from at least one corner through most of the adjoining "vertical" 90 degree corner, if that makes sense. Not enough to open up the box and let the bars spread out, but torn enough that picking up that inner box would let a bar or three start to slip out.

So, packing was enough to hold it all together well, even with that spill off the hand cart. >>

As an aside, a lady saw the spill and quickly walked over to "help" pick up the boxes (and she started to reach down)... and I quickly said, NO - they are heavy! They are 50 pounds!

A woman's work is ne'er done!! :shock:

[clum553946]

May I get two 25 lb boxes of COWW & one 25 lb box of range lead? Let me know how to proceed, thank you, Chris

[sghart3578]

I would like a 25lb box of range lead. And a 25 lb box of COWW also.

Thanks,

Steve in N CA

[zubrato]

As always the best supplier of lead on the site, Kathie is an immaculate professional and the lead is the highest quality I've ever bought from anywhere, highest quality packaging and fastest shipping. Buying from Kathie isn't just buying lead, it's also confidence in my loads and boolits. Cannot recommend highly enough.


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[WFO2]

Interested on some COWW when you get some more ready .

[mortyg]

Hi Kathie,
Shipment arrived today . All is good. Great packaging.

[TheCaptain]

I would like a 25lb box of range lead. And a 25 lb box of COWW also. Thanks, Steve in N CA
PM rec'd and responded to. Thanks!

[TheCaptain]

As always the best supplier of lead on the site, Kathie is an immaculate professional and the lead is the highest quality I've ever bought from anywhere, highest quality packaging and fastest shipping. Buying from Kathie isn't just buying lead, it's also confidence in my loads and boolits. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Not too often I am at a loss for words! Thank you!:shock: :drinks:

[leveraction 45 colt]

what lead is available?

[cfresh]

Also interested in what lead is available.

[TheCaptain]

what lead is available?
There is a waiting list for clipon (will be smelting more very soon, weather permitting); over about 900 or so pounds of ingots for range lead ( hint hint hint) and around 600 pounds or so, stickon ingots!
~ K

[TheCaptain]

Also interested in what lead is available.
Doing a copy and past of my previous answer!!! :-) There is a waiting list for clipon (will be smelting more very soon, weather permitting); over about 900 or so pounds of ingots for range lead ( hint hint hint) and around 600 pounds or so, stickon ingots!

[leveraction 45 colt]

I hope you take money orders as that's the only way I pay? ;)
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[FishinTodd]

PM sent for 2 boxes of range lead

[USAFrox]

Wll you ship to an APO box? It reads like a US address, even though it is in Germany, because it delivers on base. Also, how do you prefer payment? I can do PayPal really easy, but if you want I can also send a money order.

[TheCaptain]

Wll you ship to an APO box? It reads like a US address, even though it is in Germany, because it delivers on base. Also, how do you prefer payment? I can do PayPal really easy, but if you want I can also send a money order. Yes, I have shipped to military base in Germany but at that time, I received assistance with the customs form. The person that I sent the lead to, worked in the base's post office. Please send me a PM in regard to details. Thanks!

[TheCaptain]

PM sent for 2 boxes of range lead
PM rec'd and responded to.

[TheCaptain]

I hope you take money orders as that's the only way I pay? ;)
0 Yes, I prefer USPS Money orders due to their safety and convenience of cashing at post office.

[sghart3578]

Great lead at a great price.

Thanks again,


Steve in N CA

[larrupin]

PM on the way regarding COWW

I have ordered from Kathie a couple of times (at least I lose track) and it has always been great doing business with her she is a class act!

larrupin

[JPinMI]

pm sent for 2 boxes clip on please

[TheCaptain]

PM on the way regarding COWW I have ordered from Kathie a couple of times (at least I lose track) and it has always been great doing business with her she is a class act!
larrupin

Thank you! And PM rec'd and responded to.

[drhall762]

Per our PM I'll take two boxes of Stick-on Wheel Weight Ingots.

[WFO2]

Got my lead ( first time buyer ) could not be more happy with content , packaging , and delivery . When you get some more COWW I will take another box .

[TheCaptain]

Per our PM I'll take two boxes of Stick-on Wheel Weight Ingots.

Yuppers! Thanks! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

Got my lead ( first time buyer ) could not be more happy with content , packaging , and delivery . When you get some more COWW I will take another box .

Thank you! Feel free to give me a nudge in a week or so! I am glad you are pleased with my lead. ~ K

[larrupin]

Kathie,
Got the coww lead yesterday.
Excellent communication, shipping and packaging as usual!

Pleasure doing business with you, thanks so much.

Larrupin

[TheCaptain]

Kathie, Got the coww lead yesterday. Excellent communication, shipping and packaging as usual!
Pleasure doing business with you, thanks so much. Larrupin

Thank you! And a pleasure to have you as a repeat customer!!! ~ K :drinks:

[drhall762]

They arrived yesterday. Just what the doctor ordered so to speak. Great packaging. Even my mail lady commented that they felt real solid and secure. Usually her comment is more like "Somebody needs to learn to package lead." She has hauled a lot of it for me over the years.

You'll be hearing from me in the near future.

Thanks a bunch!

[TheCaptain]

They arrived yesterday. Just what the doctor ordered so to speak. Great packaging. Even my mail lady commented that they felt real solid and secure. Usually her comment is more like "Somebody needs to learn to package lead." She has hauled a lot of it for me over the years. You'll be hearing from me in the near future. Thanks a bunch!

Too funny! Glad to get the compliment from you and the mail lady! Happy Casting! ~ K

[vepr12dude]

Too funny! Glad to get the compliment from you and the mail lady! Happy Casting! ~ K
Anymore coww?

[TheCaptain]

Anymore coww?
PM rec'd and responded to. Thanks!!! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

Edited: I now realize that I am getting email notifications from tapatalk for some of my PM's - and NOT because the sender is using tapatalk. I deleted the app from my cell phone, but need to delete my tapatalk account.


Hi,

Please send PM's to me the ordinary way because some tapatalk messages are not showing up although I get an email notification that one was sent.

I just happened to notice the notification when I was reading my email tonight. However, some tapatalk messages are coming through but not all.

Thank you.

~ Kathie

[Lostinidaho]

Pm Sent

[vepr12dude]

Got my stuff today! Looks awesome, very well packaged, will definitely be doing more business with you le capitaine!

[af.skins]

Pm sent

[TheCaptain]

Pm Sent

PM received and responded to. Thanks! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

Got my stuff today! Looks awesome, very well packaged, will definitely be doing more business with you le capitaine!

Thank you!!! Regarding the strapping tape.... I bought initially 1 box that each contained 24 rolls (1.88" by 60 yards each). A cutting board company owner had a neighbor who lived next door in an apartment. This neighbor pulled out of the apartment in the middle of the night. So the landlord had to clean out the guy's place and knew the cutting board company owner did a lot of shipping (so he inherited the boxes of tape). This was just about 6 years ago. After buying the 1st box (on Ebay), the cutting board company owner offered to sell to me directly, the remaining 8 boxes at $60 each (which included shipping). He just wanted to get rid of them so. Because each roll is sealed almost in its entirety with clear plastic covering, I took the deal. I figured that chances were that the tape would not dry out because of how they were sealed up; and I figured correctly! I think $2.50 per roll is a very good price for 1.88" x 60 yds.

To date: 7 boxes times 28=168 rolls - minus 1 roll that I gave away. So I have used an average of about 24 rolls a year! I opened up the 8th box a couple of days ago. When I get to the last box (the 9th) I will start a search for another bargain.

I know the post office sometimes handles the packages roughly, they drop them etc., so I use a "little bit extra" of strapping tape to give the outer box some much needed strength!!!!198421

[TheCaptain]

I think I have figured out my problem. I need to delete my Tapatalk account and then I won't be getting email notifications. AND I am getting tapatalk reminders from people who do not even have the tapatalk app installed. My cell phone needs to be replaced as well, and I use the computer for most of my forum stuff. In the meanwhile, if anyone knows how to delete the account, please let me know! Thanks!

Edited: I reinstalled this tapatalk app and did an UNFOLLOW of castboolits.... hopefully this will resolve my problem!

** Tapatalk Users ** please be advised that sometimes when PM's are sent to me via Tapatalk, they are not always appearing in my forum INBOX (PM's). I use the computer to conduct my business 100%. Yes, I receive email notifications that a tapatalk message was sent, but the email does not show me the content of the message. Most times, I do see the PM but not always. So if you do not hear back from me if you use tapatalk, you will know why. Thank you **

Note: I don't want to lose potential customers due to this tapatalk app! I had it on my phone, but it was too confusing for my tired brain to use - and I deleted it. When I read my email on my computer, I see the notifications of a message being sent, but the email notification does not show the content of the message. PLEASE send messages in such a way that they go to my forum PM inbox. Thank you very much in advance for your understanding! Part of the problem may be is that I had Tapatalk app on phone, and deleted it, but perhaps I am still there somewhere in cyberspace!198708

[No_1]

BUmp to the top

[TheCaptain]

Fire is still burning!!!

$1.00 per pound!!

Range (oodles), Clipon and Stickon.

[dsh1106]

Sending PM for 25# of COWW

[igolfat8]

Sent PM for soft lead / stick on WW order.

[TheCaptain]

Sent PM for soft lead / stick on WW order.

Thank you! PM rec'd and responded to.

[Advil]

PM Sent for 4 boxes of anything.

[TheCaptain]

PM Sent for 4 boxes of anything.

PM rec'd and responded to. THANK YOU!!!!

[grn]

PM Sent

[TheCaptain]

PM Sent

Thank you. PM rec'd and responded to!

[TheCaptain]

Fire sale is still on - but I am almost out of stock of clipon and stickon ingots.

BUT... I fetched more wheel weights Tuesday (not a whole lot 700+lbs, but after picking thru the steel, zinc, lug nuts, valve stems, wrenches, brushes, etc), I end up with about 60% lead to smelt.

And I have about 200 pounds of trays of lead to pick through, from the previous batch of ww's that I picked up.

Will post when I have replenished the supply.

And I have a small shop that is probably due for a pickup in a few more weeks (not much, but it adds up - - because once I am done, they suppliers are ready to repeat the cycle)! Oh what a problem to have (to fetch the lead so that they have empty 5 gallon buckets to start to fill once again).

~ K

[grn]

Kathie

The lead arrived. looks great like all ways.

Thanks

[TheCaptain]

Kathie The lead arrived. looks great like all ways. Thanks

And I thank you too!! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

*bump* fire is still burning!

[DerekP Houston]

*bump* fire is still burning!

Any word on coww supply? I'm interested in a box but need to confirm with the missus first.

[lightman]

Any word on coww supply? I'm interested in a box but need to confirm with the missus first.

Are you still under the lead embargo? :)

[DerekP Houston]

Are you still under the lead embargo? :)

I'm hoping there will be an exception, I'd like to try coww in my 9mm hitek rounds instead of the range scrap and see if it changes the leading situation :D.

[TheCaptain]

I'm hoping there will be an exception, I'd like to try coww in my 9mm hitek rounds instead of the range scrap and see if it changes the leading situation :D.
Although low in supply but slowing replenishing same, I can sell to you one 50+lb box of coww ingots!!!!! Please send a PM (if not done so already). My next stop is to check my PM's, I see that there is a notification of one waiting for me... maybe yours! Thanks!!!!

[TheCaptain]

Are you still under the lead embargo? :)

Am slowing replenishing the supply of coww ingots - and under agreement with the US GOV't, the embargo will be temporarily lifted so as to supply to you one 50+lb box of clipon ingots!!! Please send a PM to let me know either way that your missus will lift her embargo on the cash supply! ;) Thanks!

[TheCaptain]

I have plenty of range lead ingots in stock.

Soon, I should be receiving a call to pick up more wheel weights.

I do have 50 to 100 pounds of stickon ingots available.

Bump!

[Moss590]

Pm sent

[Road_Clam]

I'll take 50# of clip on ingots. PM sent

[BLR Mike]

PM sent for 25# of coww.

[TheCaptain]

Pm sent

PM rec'd and responded to.

[TheCaptain]

I'll take 50# of clip on ingots. PM sent

PM rec'd and responded to.

[TheCaptain]

PM sent for 25# of coww.

PM rec'd and responded to.

[TheCaptain]

... and I am due to get a couple of phone calls for me to fetch more ww's.

They say a watched pot ne'er boils but I do hope my phone will ring-a-ling and not be a robo-telemarketer. Can't stop that flow of annoyance!

I will post when I do have coww's in stock.

Thanks!

~ K

[TheCaptain]

Wishing everyone here Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

I am patiently waiting to fetch some wheel weights, and it looks like it will happen next year! (January, I hope).

Also, I should be obtaining more range lead too.

Presently in stock: Range lead ingots and Stickon lead ingots.

~ K

[Minerat]

PM Sent

[TheCaptain]

PM Sent

PM received and responded to!

[TheCaptain]

For now, I am holding to the sale price of $1.00 per pound for lead along with the postage discount.
$63 to ones door for one 50+lb box of lead; $31.50 to ones door for one 25+lb of lead.

New price for MFRB is now 13.65, old price was 13.60 Sale price now reflects a discount of 65 cents
New price foe SFRB is now 7.25, old price was 7.15 Sale price now reflects a discount of 75 cents

Price may increase in the upcoming months, but it will not be anywhere near "sticker shock".

Wishing everyone the best in 2018.

Thank you everyone for your continued business, new business, and support.

Much appreciated.

With kind regards to all,

~ Kathie

[TheCaptain]

As of 1/26/2018 and until further notice:

Due to a delay of anticipated pickup of ww's from one of my main suppliers, I need to limit stickon and clipon wheel weight ingots to 25 pounds. And 1 box per customer, until further notice. I should have some further information by end of February.

Fire Sale continues!!! $31.50 to one's door, which includes postage discount of 40 cents - USPS Small Flat Rate Box - Lead @ $1.00 per pound - 25 pounds.

[CraigOK]

Pm inbound

[sghart3578]

pm sent

[TheCaptain]

Pm inbound

PM rec'd and responded to. *Thank you* ~ K

[TheCaptain]

As of 1/29/2018, I am out of stock for STICK ON ingots.

At this time, I do not know when I will be fetching more wheel weights.

CLIP ON ingots are low in supply, and limit is 25 pounds per customer. $31.50 to one's door, and this reflects a discount of 75 cents for postage.

When the clip on ingots are exhausted, I will put people on a waiting list (with no obligation to buy).

Stay tuned.

~ K

[AnotherNew1]

The Captain: And others:

Received today. As promised and THANK YOU.

[TheCaptain]

The Captain: And others: Received today. As promised and THANK YOU.
:drinks:

[CraigOK]

Also received mine, thanks!

[psychodad]

Rec'd my range scrap and COWW today. If the lead is half as good as the service & packaging, I made out like a bandit.

Thanks Kathie

[TheCaptain]

Rec'd my range scrap and COWW today. If the lead is half as good as the service & packaging, I made out like a bandit. Thanks Kathie

Thank you! [smilie=1:

[TheCaptain]

I am a whisker (or 2) away from being out-of-stock for Range Lead Ingots.

Right now, it is planned for me to fetch range lead in 2 weeks (on the 17th) from an indoor club that I am a life member of.

If you want to be added to the Range Lead "wanted list", it has to be done by a PM only. I won't be using this thread to add people to my list. Again: please send a PM if you want to be added to the list. At this time, there is a 50lb limit per person.

I must say: business has been brisk! I thank everyone who has purchased my lead!

~ K

[Minerat]

Katie,

Goods got here yesterday in great shape no damage to the box. Was out till today so did not know till I got in. Thanks a bunch!

[uncrichie]

PM sent for 50 Lb COWW.

[shdwlkr]

Kathie
I got my lead not sure when as things have bee busy here and as usual thank you for lead. Let me know when you have more to sell.

[TheCaptain]

Kathie I got my lead not sure when as things have bee busy here and as usual thank you for lead. Let me know when you have more to sell.
You're welcome!

[TheCaptain]

At this time, I do not know when I will be fetching more wheel weights.

Fortunately, I can plan on fetching range lead on a continual basis (around every 3 months) and I am now starting to smelt the lead I fetched on the 17th. I do have a waiting list for both clipon and range lead; and right now, the demand exceeds the supply.

Clipon ingots (when back in stock) will have a limit of 25+lbs per person.

Range lead limit is presently one 50+lb box per person.

At this time, I am holding to the sale price of $1.00 per pound, with discount on postage. $63 to one's door for 50+lb, and $31.50 to one's door for 25+lb.

Thanks in advance for your understanding.

~ K

[TheCaptain]

Hi to all,

I will be contacting people who are on the waiting list for range lead ingots. It will not be all at once. I have to space things out, and also prepare the boxes of lead (place into an inner box, and secure inner box into MFRB, which requires my cutting cardboard for the filler). A few days ago, I had 2 casting sessions (a couple of hours per session, 2 different days). I have all the range lead smelted now. I did not yet weigh these ingots due to other things happening - plus preparing for the snowstorm that started last night. I plan to calculate how many 50 pound boxes of range lead I will have. But I do believe I should have enough for those on the list, but will know POSITIVELY after I weigh the trays.

I truly understand by the time I get to a person's name - and they no longer require my lead - it is OK and I perfectly understand. The next planned range pickup will most likely be end of May. I should be obtaining range lead 4 times a year, if my club follows through on my and the B&G's suggestion.

I also casted some of the range lead ingots into bars that easily fit into a small flat rate box. The size of the ingot is approx L=8" x W=2" and height depends on the pour, approx 1/2" average. (I used the same mold as that for my clipon lead, but each bar is stamped with an "R" to denote range lead). If anyone who has contacted me for range lead desires just 25 pounds instead, please let me know).

Regarding clipon lead... my business with ww's is winding down. I had 2 big suppliers, but it has been about 6-7 months that I last did pickups from them. One I already wrote about; the other, there is a new shop boss, so there can be a change due to this. My 3rd supplier is a small shop, and I have been getting ww's from him on a regular basis... so it is just a matter of his filling up the buckets! I figure maybe another month. The owner is a friend (known him for decades) and I bring all my vehicles to his shop for tires. So hopefully we will continue business!

So that's the scoop for now.

~ K

[TheCaptain]

After Easter, I hope to have some more free time to devote to packing and selling range lead. I have been in contact with some of the people on the waiting list, and have shipped out lead to same.

I had a full plate these past couple of weeks with a lot of stuff, but the firestorm is calming down. Rehearsed and performed in a band at church for St. Paddy's day, and had a lot of choir rehearsals for services held yesterday, today, and tomorrow, and for Sunday. Busy busy busy. Plus tax season!

And no worries if people (who are on the list) no longer have interest in purchasing when I do make contact.

Wishing everyone a happy "holiday" weekend.

~ K

[OS OK]

Put me on your list also Capt., no hurry, I'll wait my turn... but I'll take a few boxes too...or should I say 'again'. Your Pb is the cleanest I've seen in a while & you package them so that they all get here.

Thanks...c h a r l i e

[Gtrubicon]

Whatcha need that lead for chuck! ��

[OS OK]

Whatcha need that lead for chuck! ��

Hey you bum...your suppose to be camping & not playing on the internet!
Just picked up 24 pounds of 60/40 solder a few minutes ago too!
You might need some of this stuff...

[xdmalder]

I will take a box of range lead. Go ahead and put me on a list

[sghart3578]

You can put me on the list for a box of range lead also.

Thanks,

Steve in N CA

[TheCaptain]

Put me on your list also Capt., no hurry, I'll wait my turn... but I'll take a few boxes too...or should I say 'again'. Your Pb is the cleanest I've seen in a while & you package them so that they all get here. Thanks...c h a r l i e
Thank you Charlie... you've been added!

[TheCaptain]

I will take a box of range lead. Go ahead and put me on a list
Thank you! PM Rec'd and responded to. You've been added. Hopefully I will make a big dent in the pile of range lead after after the weekend.~ K

[TheCaptain]

You can put me on the list for a box of range lead also. Thanks, Steve in N CA
Thank you Steve, you have been added.

[sghart3578]

I received my box of COWW ingots today. They look terrific, thank you!

If you have more I will take another box.


Steve in N CA

[Boolit_Head]

Put me on the list for a box of soft or stick ons if you get them.

[Bulldog71]

Captain please add me to the list also for a box of 25lb coww and or range lead when available. Thank you.

[dsh1106]

Hi Kathie

Please add me to the list for 25lb coww when available !!!, your coww lead is the only thing I use to make shot, and it works great !!!

Thanks
Scott

[TheCaptain]

Put me on the list for a box of soft or stick ons if you get them.
Hi! I have added you to the list (for stick on). I probably will not be fetching more ww's until end of this month or in May. I will contact you when I do have stickon ingots on hand. Feel free to send a PM as well, for a status - anytime! Thanks! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

Hi Kathie Please add me to the list for 25lb coww when available !!!, your coww lead is the only thing I use to make shot, and it works great !!! Thanks Scott
Thanks Scott, I have added you to the list. ~ K

[WFO2]

Please add me as well for 25lb of wheel weights . Thank you .

[TheCaptain]

Please add me as well for 25lb of wheel weights . Thank you .

Thank you, you have been added to list for clipon ww lead.

[TheCaptain]

Hi to all,

I am going through the waiting list for range lead; and ask that a reply be given either way. No worries if people find lead elsewhere (especially when it comes to ww lead which my supply of same has been greatly diminished. I have to wait for the call, just as a scrapyard awaits for people to come to them with their metals ). Some people have not responded to let me know "either way", so I decided if I do not get a reply within a few days, I will move on. Right now, I have waited 5 days - and I think it is reasonable time frame. And with range lead, as of now, I will be doing pickups 4 times a year.

Regarding ww waiting list.... if you have the chance to buy elsewhere, please do so!!! At this time, I anticipate getting ww's from the small local shop maybe end of this month or in May. Right now, the small shop is my only source of ww's.

Thank you for your understanding.

~ K

[TheCaptain]

Not sure if you will see this, but your forum PM inbox is full - so my message can't be sent to you. Please send me a pm. Thank you! ~ K

[sghart3578]

I'll take some range lead and happy to get it. Especially from you K!


Steve in N CA

[MstrEddy]

Hello,

Please add me to the list for 50# of range lead.

thanks,
Eddy

[TheCaptain]

I'll take some range lead and happy to get it. Especially from you K! Steve in N CA
Thank you ... you are on the list already! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

Hello, Please add me to the list for 50# of range lead. thanks, Eddy

PM rec'd and responded to. Thanks! You have been put on the list! ~ K

[pastera]

PM sent -> what ever is available (range scrap or COWW)
New to casting so have been lurking and learning. Cast up the 20 lbs of range scrap I could get my hands on and now out of lead...

[TheCaptain]

PM sent -> what ever is available (range scrap or COWW) New to casting so have been lurking and learning. Cast up the 20 lbs of range scrap I could get my hands on and now out of lead...

PM rec'd and responded to. Thanks! ~ K

[iMigraine]

PM sent - Please add me to the list for 50lbs for range lead.

Thanks!

[iMigraine]

PM sent - Found your P.O. Box info, payment on the way.

[TheCaptain]

PM sent - Please add me to the list for 50lbs for range lead. Thanks!
PM rec'd and responded to.

[TheCaptain]

PM sent - Found your P.O. Box info, payment on the way. You have the wrong state! PM sent/email sent ~K

[leetkd]

PM sent - Please add me to the list for 50lbs for range lead.

Thanks!

[iMigraine]

Thanks again K!
Got my lead a couple of days ago.

T

Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk

[TheCaptain]

PM sent - Please add me to the list for 50lbs for range lead. Thanks!
PM rec'd and responded to.

[TheCaptain]

Thanks again K!
Got my lead a couple of days ago.
You're welcome! Enjoy! ~ K

[tward]

Kathie, I would like a box of stick on ww lead. Please PM with your adress so I can send the $63 postal money order. Thanks in advance for making this available to us. Your lead is always top quality and casts well. Thanks Tim

[SirNomad]

I need lead...but I don't know if I got on the waiting list. Did I need to PM?

[340six]

I read the older thread. And must say I am 100% confused as to what you have. Is information overload.
Can you Pm or email me at fast340six@yahoo.com. Or post here. Do you have range, stick-on or clip on. what if any of the 3 types are available? And is it 25 or 50 pounds Thanks

[Kenndo73]

Put me on the list for #50 of coww.
Kem

[340six]

Put me on the list for #50 of coww. Or Range Lead
Kevin Fast340six@yahoo.com Or PM here

[Virginia John]

I would also like to be placed on your list for COWW.

Thanks,

John

[retread]

Kathie, I would like two 25 lb. boxes of COWW. (the 25's make this old man and the mail carrier happy). Thanks, Jay

[retread]

Kathie, I am not hurting for lead right now so waiting is not a problem. Whenever you get a supply, just PM me a note and I will send payment.

Jay

[wdr2]

Hi Kathie - I would like two boxes of COWW when you have them. Just send a PM. I have received a few boxes in the past, great service.
Thanks Much.

[MstrEddy]

Kathie,

I received the lead today. Lead looks great. Very well packaged. I'm impressed.

Thanks!
Eddy

[TheCaptain]

Kathie, I would like a box of stick on ww lead. Please PM with your adress so I can send the $63 postal money order. Thanks in advance for making this available to us. Your lead is always top quality and casts well. Thanks Tim

I marked you down for stickon lead. Thanks! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

I need lead...but I don't know if I got on the waiting list. Did I need to PM?
FBM and PM rec'd and responded to. Still out of stock for stickon lead. Thanks.

[TheCaptain]

I read the older thread. And must say I am 100% confused as to what you have. Is information overload.
Can you Pm or email me at fast340six@yahoo.com. Or post here. Do you have range, stick-on or clip on. what if any of the 3 types are available? And is it 25 or 50 pounds Thanks

Back in March, according to my notes, you desired Clipon Lead. I get many PM's in addition to requests via posts. It is information overload on my end too. Sorry about this. I have yet to fetch more ww's. I lost my 2 BIG main suppliers of ww's, leaving just one small local shop now. So I do my best to fulfill requests, and for those people's requests that are "repeat orders", I try to give first time buyers a chance to buy lead from me so I don't necessarily do FIFO. I also found a wayward partially filled tray of clipon lead of about 200 pounds in the shop, and am near the end of that due to fulfilling earlier requests than yours for clipon. I have no stickon lead at all. And have been working my way down the list for range lead. As always, I don't expect people to wait forever for my lead and have many times stated that I truly understand people buying lead elsewhere. I am waiting for the small shop to contact me when they are ready for a pickup. I checked in with them a few weeks ago, and they should be due any time now. As I have stated, coww and stickon are 25 pounds; limit one per person; range lead 50 pounds. Perhaps I am giving too much information here in this post; I don't think I am truly obligated to do so but it is what it is. Lead ww's are becoming more scarce: there is a lot of steel, zinc, fiber, and plastic taking its place.

[TheCaptain]

Put me on the list for #50 of coww. Kem I sent a PM today prior to checking this thread. Circa 2/22 you requested Range Lead or Clipon Lead. I wrote today to see if you were still interested in Range lead. Thanks.

[TheCaptain]

I would also like to be placed on your list for COWW. Thanks,John I have added you to the list. Thank you for your interest in my lead. My supply of ww's is now down to 1 small local shop (I lost my 2 BIG MAIN suppliers for reasons unknown to me but I am like a scrapyard - I wait for customers to come to me! I pay usually double if not more for ww's, so my pricing is right-on). Anywhoo, it is what it is. So if you or anyone who has contacted me for lead, I truly understand if you buy from someone else. There are plenty of resources besides myself and there is not too much I can do about my supply because I have to wait for the call. Thanks!

[TheCaptain]

Kathie, I would like two 25 lb. boxes of COWW. (the 25's make this old man and the mail carrier happy). Thanks, Jay This ol' lady would be very happy if she even had two 25lb boxes of COWW to sell! I am still waiting on my one and only supplier of ww's to give me a call. He is about due per my talk with him a few weeks ago. Limit is one 25lb box COWW when I do have them for sale. I lost my 2 BIG MAIN suppliers of lead, so I am not fetching the 1000's of pounds as done previously last year. Times are a changing! And there is less and less lead ww's now too. I have added you to the list.

[TheCaptain]

Hi Kathie - I would like two boxes of COWW when you have them. Just send a PM. I have received a few boxes in the past, great service.
Thanks Much. As I just mentioned in a reply a few moments ago: I would be very happy to sell 2 boxes of COWW if I had them! I am still waiting on my one and only supplier of ww's to give me a call. He is about due per my talk with him a few weeks ago. Limit is one 25lb box COWW when I do have them for sale. I lost my 2 BIG MAIN suppliers of lead, so I am not fetching the 1000's of pounds as done previously last year. Times are a changing! And there is less and less lead ww's now too. I have added you to the list. Thanks Bill !!

[TheCaptain]

I have updated the #1 post of this thread to state that I only have Range Lead in stock.

I have been sending PM's to those people having made inquiries in regard to range lead, some dating back to February. I ask to let me know either way... I do not always get a response. It has been a slow go plowing through the list but have neared the end! There are a lot of people (those who posted in this thread, and those who wrote to me via a PM). I believe I have contacted most of the people who desired Range Lead. Just recently (as of today, 6/13), I wrote to Acidia609, KA0811, and Bob Mori. The other people who expressed an interest are as follows, and if any of you are interested in Range Lead, please send a PM only: erOK, xdmalder, Bulldog, and Sailormilan2. If I missed anyone, just send a PM. I will sell what I have now on hand (limit 1 50+lb box per person). It is planned for me to get more range lead within next couple of weeks.

* * * * * * *

At this point, I am out of stock of clipon and stickon ingots. I had made notes of people wanting these types of lead too. At this point, I am not sure when I will be getting more ww's. My 2 main BIG suppliers of ww's have apparently taken their business elsewhere for I have not heard from either one this year. I have a small shop as my only supplier now. So, if anyone who is reading this post now, and had wished for clipon and stickon, I will not be contacting anyone when I do get this type of lead in stock. It has been very challenging just going through the range lead list!!!! I will post when I do have clipon and stickon lead in stock; and when I do, it will be first come first served by way of a PM only. Limit 25lbs both types of lead. I understand completely that waiting from at least February is not very good, and I expect folks to buy elsewhere instead of waiting FOR-EVER !!!!

* * * * * * *

So from this point forward, PM is the way to contact me in regard to lead purchases.

I apologize for any confusion I have may have caused. Thank you.

~ Kathie

[centershot]

No problem Kathie, we all understand that lead WW are getting harder to find. I'll keep an eye on this thread and keep my fingers crossed!

[TheCaptain]

No problem Kathie, we all understand that lead WW are getting harder to find. I'll keep an eye on this thread and keep my fingers crossed!
Thank you. It is not cute to be kicked to the curb without an explanation when I went over and above (paying top dollar for the lug nuts, valve stems, wrenches, sockets, tire pressure gauges, rocks, dirt, etc. that one of the 2 main suppliers threw into the bucket along with the ww's!). But that's business! I run mine with integrity and will do the best that I can. ~ K

[340six]

Back in March, according to my notes, you desired Clipon Lead. I get many PM's in addition to requests via posts. It is information overload on my end too. Sorry about this. I have yet to fetch more ww's. I lost my 2 BIG main suppliers of ww's, leaving just one small local shop now. So I do my best to fulfill requests, and for those people's requests that are "repeat orders", I try to give first time buyers a chance to buy lead from me so I don't necessarily do FIFO. I also found a wayward partially filled tray of clipon lead of about 200 pounds in the shop, and am near the end of that due to fulfilling earlier requests than yours for clipon. I have no stickon lead at all. And have been working my way down the list for range lead. As always, I don't expect people to wait forever for my lead and have many times stated that I truly understand people buying lead elsewhere. I am waiting for the small shop to contact me when they are ready for a pickup. I checked in with them a few weeks ago, and they should be due any time now. As I have stated, coww and stickon are 25 pounds; limit one per person; range lead 50 pounds. Perhaps I am giving too much information here in this post; I don't think I am truly obligated to do so but it is what it is. Lead ww's are becoming more scarce: there is a lot of steel, zinc, fiber, and plastic taking its place. Can I be put on the list for 50 range lead?I like that the best anway

[TheCaptain]

Can I be put on the list for 50 range lead?I like that the best anway
I guess I need to clarify: I am no longer keeping a list of who wants what. Per my post #175: "So from this point forward, PM is the way to contact me in regard to lead purchases". Thanks! ~K

[Virginia John]

Thanks Katie. I have dealt with you in the past and do not mind waiting.

[TheCaptain]

Thanks Katie. I have dealt with you in the past and do not mind waiting. Thank you! :drinks:

[TheCaptain]

*Bump* to keep thread alive.

[Minerat]

Bump of a good vendor.

[TheCaptain]

Bump of a good vendor.

:drinks: Thank you!

[centershot]

Kathie, do you have any soft lead (stick-ons, pipe, flashing) available? I'll take some if available.

[clum553946]

Need to order some range lead, thought l’d bump the thread too!

[TheCaptain]

Kathie, do you have any soft lead (stick-ons, pipe, flashing) available? I'll take some if available.

PM rec'd and responded to.

[TheCaptain]

Need to order some range lead, thought l’d bump the thread too!

PM rec'd and responded to.

[TheCaptain]

Can't believe that summer is almost over.

I had hoped by this time, my ww situation would be in better shape - but it is not.

Right now, the one supplier who I thought would be always there for me, is not! It doesn't matter that I bought most of my tires for up to 4 vehicles from him, since he opened his place back in the 80's. My last pickup was over the top with all the junk that was placed in the buckets and not that it was a big deal, it just got to me. He did say the new person that did this was fired the previous day. But sometimes one needs to speak up (and I did so, but in a nice manner: would you pay to buy someone's garbage? Answer: no). There was a heavy iron tool in the bucket too, that I believe is used to break the bead of tire from rim. He said that is mine (well, technically it was mine after paying double the local price for scrap ww's). I wanted to weigh it in order to be fair in regard to the money... even though we are talking about a dollar. He took $2 out of the till and gave it to me, short of throwing it at me! There was a lot of junk in the buckets, including stuff that should have been put in recycle bins and the garbage can. I failed as a business person (I probably should have shrugged it off) but as a human, I reacted because I am being MORE than fair to my clients in paying top dollar and just want some respect.

In the old days, I could just drop by and see how the buckets were doing. Or, if I needed some ww's, he was very accommodating to help me out. I did stop by 2 times since the last pickup - and 2nd time I got the hint: we will call you. That was about 2 months ago.

Right now, I have 2 sources for range lead. I am not seeking new clients for wheel weight lead. There is more and more steel, zinc, plastic, and some kind of composite sponge like material (for stickons). Lead ww's for new applications has not yet been banned in Connecticut (to my knowledge); I think Mass. stopped allowing shops to use lead ww's a couple of years ago.

I've had a good run since 2007 !!! I want to thank everyone who has bought my wares over the years! So for now, it is lights out for WW ingots - but range lead is still available.

At some point, my fire sale may come to an end, and price may go from $1.00 a pound to $1.04 (shipping extra with probably a small discount to round the pennies off). But for now, I will still hold to $1.00 per pound, with discount on postage.

~ K

[No_1]

Bump!

[TheCaptain]

Bump!

Bumpty-Bump !!! Thank you !! :drinks:

[dg31872]

PM inbound about range lead.

[TheCaptain]

PM inbound about range lead.

PM rec'd and responded to. Thanks! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

PM inbound about range lead.

Your mailbox here at the forum is full as of this writing, 2:10AM 11/15/2018

[TheCaptain]

Please send a PM if interested in clipon ingots. I am thinking of discontinuing this line from my business due to scarcity of lead wheel weights.

Limit: one (1) 25+lb box per customer
Price: $1.25 per pound x 25 = $31.25 + 7.90 (shipping) = $39.15 Postage increased as of 1/27/2019

First come, first served.
No waiting lists will be retained.

The reason for the limit is to give more people a chance to obtain clipon lead, especially now that the availability is getting more scarce. I don't believe in hoarding.

Thank you.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

As of 11/24/2018, I am reporting the results of having sorted and processed 1196 pounds of wheel weights fetched approximately 3 weeks ago.

30% lead (280 lbs clipon ingots, 80.2 lbs stickons straight off the rim) ** In January of 2018, the yield in lead ingots was 48% **
61% steel (727.1 lbs)
8% zinc (95.1 lbs)
1% junk (13.6 lbs).

So as you can see, lead wheel weights are becoming more scarce... eventually in my area, there will be no more. I do have the opportunity to buy wheel weights from 2 scrap yards, but at a high price; due to the scarcity, and my expenses (notably rent), I have raised my prices. For those of you who have dealt with me over the years, I have charged a very fair price. Unfortunately, I am unable to sustain my business without raising my prices. For the time being, range lead will remain at $1.05 a pound, but I may not be able to hold to that forever.

[sghart3578]

I will take one box please. Thank you.


Steve in N CA

[dsh1106]

I'll take one box of COWW if still available.

I'll send you a PM later today.

Scott

[JPinMI]

I will take one as well, thank you
JP

[TheCaptain]

I will take one box please. Thank you. Steve in N CA

Thank you. Box 1 of 3 of batch #1 is yours.

[TheCaptain]

I'll take one box of COWW if still available. I'll send you a PM later today. Scott

Thank you. Box 2 of 3 of batch #1 is yours.

[TheCaptain]

I will take one as well, thank you JP

Thank you. Box 3 of 3 of batch #1 is yours.

[P Flados]

Congrats on getting any COWW.

Thanks for making this hard to find material available.

Your efforts are certainly appreciated.

[TheCaptain]

Congrats on getting any COWW. Thanks for making this hard to find material available. Your efforts are certainly appreciated.

Thank you.

[jdfoxinc]

Lead CWW were banned by the EPA about 5 years ago. They have allowed the existing supplies to run out. I think large truck weights are still lead.

[centershot]

Lead CWW were banned by the EPA about 5 years ago. They have allowed the existing supplies to run out. I think large truck weights are still lead.

It's a state by state thing. Here in NY they were banned around 2012 or so. The progressives are just trying to force shooters to spend more & more money until we can't afford to shoot anymore. I have been expecting NY to make possession of lead illegal for some time now. Unfortunately, that time WILL come....................

[RedlegEd]

Hi. I'll be a new client if you have and SOWW (soft) ingots left. PM inbound. Ed

[TheCaptain]

Hi. I'll be a new client if you have and SOWW (soft) ingots left. PM inbound. Ed
PM rec'd and responded to.

[sghart3578]

Another great transaction with the Captain.

I got my 25 lb box of COWW ingots, right on time as expected. They look great.

I finally have a weekend off coming up and I see some casting in the plans.

Thanks again,


Steve in N CA

[centershot]

Hi Kathie! Got my SOWW's yesterday afternoon, REALLY GREAT job of packaging! Thanks again!

[TheCaptain]

Another great transaction with the Captain. I got my 25 lb box of COWW ingots, right on time as expected. They look great. I finally have a weekend off coming up and I see some casting in the plans. Thanks again, Steve in N CA

Thank you! Glad to see you have something good to look foward to! Enjoy! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

First of all, I like to wish everyone a happy holiday season!

Update on wheel weights. Slim pickings here. If I took into account [1] my travel time (for one place, 2 hours total) and gas, [2] my time to sort through the wheel weights to separate ww's from lug nuts, broken wrenches, valve stems, allen wrenches, wire brushes, and other junk [3] my time to smelt the ww's [4] and cost of propane, I lost money. So, I will not take into account 1,2,3 and 4 [and my rent]. The only people that came out way ahead of the game are the people I bought the 2 batches of ww's from! I made very little profit (none yet as of this writing because I have not yet sold all of the ingots! To date: have sold 75+lbs as advertised in a previous post).

Unfortunately in my area, there are numerous scrap yards, and the tire shops can shop around. Thus, I have to match the price that the scrapyards offer. Per previous posts: So for the 1196 pounds, I matched the scrapyard's pricing. For the 600+lbs (which I bought from a scrapyard), I had to pay them what they paid the customer. Apparently, whoever the scrapyards sell the weights to, don't mind that there is very little lead and zinc; and a boatload of steel ww's. I don't know that part of the business so I don't understand it due to the bulk of the ww's being steel.

Out of the 2 batches, I got at best: 30% lead. Last year this time, I got 48% lead. The steel (for the last 2 batches of ww's fetched) amounted to about 70%. Unless I can buy ww's at a lower price (at least half that I what I paid a few weeks ago), I am abandoning wheel weights as a source of lead.

For now, I have a continuous supply of range lead and will continue on with it.

For the holiday season, I am not selling any lead. The line at the post office is almost out the door. So I will resume either after Christmas or after the 1st of January. I will advise by way of another post here in this thread.

In closing, I just want to thank all of my forum customers for doing business with me; and another thank you for those of you who refer me to the "newbies"; and yet again, another thank you for those of you who are "repeat customers".... Blessings to you! And may everyone have a happy, safe and healthy holiday season!

With warm regards to all,

~ Kathie

[Minerat]

Merry Christmas back at you Katie, may 2019 be more rewarding then 2018 for you.

[TheCaptain]

Merry Christmas back at you Katie, may 2019 be more rewarding then 2018 for you.

Thank you!

[shdwlkr]

Kathie
Just wanted to thank you for all the lead I was able to get from you over the years. One day again maybe you will have some soft lead to sell and I will have funds to buy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and lets hope it is a better year for us all

[TheCaptain]

Kathie Just wanted to thank you for all the lead I was able to get from you over the years. One day again maybe you will have some soft lead to sell and I will have funds to buy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and lets hope it is a better year for us all Thank you. Happy Holidays to you too! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

Happy Holidays to All...........

I was doing a cleanup of my home shop, and tripped across small ingots (most cast using the RCBS mold). I know most were smelted a few years ago and show the age/oxidation on some of the surfaces! I believe (if I am correct) that possibly some of these may be harder than the advertised 12-14 bhn due to age (but no guarantee). The weight of each ingot depends on the pour, with some being less than 1 pound.

Same price as presently advertised for Range Lead Ingots: $66.15 to one's door.

The first "I take it" in answer to this post will be the one to purchase these handy size small ingots.

Thank you.

~ K

[sghart3578]

I'll take it!


Steve in N CA

[P Flados]

Golly, on the market one whole minute :p

[TheCaptain]

I'll take it! Steve in N CA
PM rec'd and responded to.

[TheCaptain]

Golly, on the market one whole minute :p

[smilie=l: PM sent to you the other day, did you get it? Thanks!

[TheCaptain]

Congrats on getting any COWW. Thanks for making this hard to find material available. Your efforts are certainly appreciated.

Thank you! I edited a post the other day, but maybe there is no notification that goes out upon doing an edit. So I am doing a new post (regarding my having sent to you a PM). Happy Holidays! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

There had been a snag with my forum messages, which has been corrected as of today.

If any of you wrote to me and your PM got rejected due to my inbox being full, please send another PM.

RKCohen if you see this, I did get notification you sent me a PM. I will send you a PM after I update this post.

~ K

[TheCaptain]

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will implement new postage rates for most mailing and shipping products on Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Of importance to you are the rates for the Small and Medium Flat Rate Boxes:

Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box will be $7.90 (presently it is $7.20)

Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box will be $14.35 (presently it is $13.65)

I am doing analysis in regard to pricing of my range lead (presently $1.05 per pound). If there is a price increase, it will be most likely be between 5 to 10 cents a pound.

~ K

[TheCaptain]

My INBOX problem has been resolved. If interested in my lead, please send a PM. Thank you.

[sghart3578]

Another great transaction with K.

50 plus pounds of range lead ingots. It casts great.

She is a real asset to this forum.


Steve in N CA

[spur0701]

PM on the way.........

[Buck Butcher]

Interested in a box, PM inbound.

[Beeks]

Definitely interested...PM sent.

[TheCaptain]

PM on the way.........
Thank you. PM rec'd and responded to.

[TheCaptain]

Interested in a box, PM inbound.
Thank you. PM rec'd and responded to.

[TheCaptain]

Definitely interested...PM sent.
Thank you. PM rec'd and responded to.

[TheCaptain]

Hello,

Recently, the USPS has experienced delays in delivering both 25+lb and 50+lb boxes. They do an excellent overall.... I have yet to have a package "get lost in the mail" since Feb. 2007. I have updated my Vendor Sponsor #1 post to clarify that once a package is in the hands of the USPS, it is *their* responsibility to deliver it, not mine. To be sure I have an appropriately addressed package, I ask customers to kindly send me their mailing information via a PM (or email) so that I can do a copy and paste to ensure accuracy.

Regarding insurance: Insurance for packages valued up to $50 is free; this more than covers the cost of lead sent in a small flat rate box.

For the 50+lb packages of lead: if you wish to insure the entire package value (up to $100), the cost is $2.80 .

When a package is delayed, I suggest to the customer to either go to their local post office or send an email to USPS customer support. At this time, calling the customer service number is *not* an option! During the XMAS holidays, the estimated wait time was 1 hour. I tried calling them the other day: the wait time was estimated to be over 2 hours! Ridiculous. I spoke to a supervisor about the telephone service, and she too thought it was outrageous! I inquired about a 25+lb package of lead that was mailed out January 12th and tracking shows it is delayed but on its way to the next facility. There is presently a trace on it. Hopefully the postal service will find it and deliver it to the customer. It is unfortunate when something like this happens, but I have no control over this.

I believe one has to wait 60 days to file an insurance claim, and I the cost is around $6.10 give or take.

So, I am just letting you know that for the 50+lb packages, extra insurance is available as noted above.

Thank you.

~ K

[Minerat]

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[TheCaptain]

Bumping!

[Kpj313]

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[TheCaptain]

[QUOTE=Kpj313;4618650]Sent PM

PM rec'd and responded to. Thank you!

[TheCaptain]

Bump and a status.

I fetched more range lead last week, and plan to start smelting it (hopefully this upcoming week). I do have some range lead ingots in stock as well. Price remains $1.05 per pound, and shipping is extra. So for a 50+lb box, the cost is $52.50 for the lead, and $14.35 for postage. Total: $66.85. If interested, please send me a PM (Private Message). I reserve the right to limit quantities.

And a final hurrah for wheel weights. As of a couple of months ago, I discontinued the wheel weight "line of business" as a source for lead because only about 28% of the total I last fetched from my major supplier were lead. A losing proposition for me (and the lead content would be about the same, if not less). The major supplier of my ww's has discontinued the use of new lead wheel weights, and have gone over to steel. HOWEVER, I was given first refusal in regard to buying their remaining NEW *clipon* wheel weights that they had in stock! I paid their asking price, (which was far above scrap value, but the only waste I would have is the steel clips). A week earlier, they called me in regard to fetching their ww's and I told them that I discontinued this part of my business. I explained why. They could not "talk me into" fetching their weights! They were disappointed to hear this news. And they know that I paid them better than what they could get at a scrap yard. We had a nice working relationship, and it had been a win/win for both of us. I guess this is why they gave me first refusal on buying up their remaining new clipon ww's. And my contact there told me they were disappointed at the price the scrapyard paid them the week before (far less than what they would have received from me).

Back to clipon ingots! The price for clipon ingots is $1.30 per pound x 25 lbs = $32.50 + $7.90 shipping, for a total of $40.40 . At this time, the limit is 25 pounds per person. However, this could change depending upon the interest shown. But for now: 1 box, 25 lbs.

I have yet to box up the ingots. If anyone is interested in buying a box (25 lbs), the first 10 people to respond to this post will be put on the waiting list (no obligation to buy when I do have the ingots ready to ship).

Thank you.

List as of 5/7/2019

dsh1106
Pastera (via PM, tentative)
orginal (via PM, tentative)



~ K

[dsh1106]

Back to clipon ingots! The price for clipon ingots is $1.30 per pound x 25 lbs = $32.50 + $7.90 shipping, for a total of $40.40 . At this time, the limit is 25 pounds per person. However, this could change depending upon the interest shown. But for now: 1 box, 25 lbs.

I have yet to box up the ingots. If anyone is interested in buying a box (25 lbs), the first 10 people to respond to this post will be put on the waiting list (no obligation to buy when I do have the ingots ready to ship).

Thank you.

~ K

K

I'll get in line for 25#s

Thanks
Scott

[TheCaptain]

Adding 2 more interested people: pastera and original

[evilgnomes]

I'll gladly take a 50lb of range lead ingots.

Thank's

Reilly

[Beowulf]

Shot you a PM about some of the range scrap lead ingots.

[TheCaptain]

Shot you a PM about some of the range scrap lead ingots.

PM rec'd and responded to. Thank you!!!!

[mvintx]

PM sent for some ingots

[TheCaptain]

I'll gladly take a 50lb of range lead ingots.

Thank's

Reilly

PM sent. Thank you! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

PM sent for some ingots

PM rec'd and responded to. Thanks! ~ K

[TheCaptain]

Hi,

Due to not having a flurry of responses to my clipon waiting list idea posted here in this thread, if anyone is interested in either range lead ingots or clipon ingots, please send me a PM (Personal Message). However, I have received PM's for both types of lead and this works much better!!! So it is no longer necessary for me to maintain a waiting list under the present circumstances.

FYI: I will be obtaining a steady supply of range lead. And as advertised previously, I no longer fetch ww's due to the ever diminishing lead content (it used to be close to 90% lead circa 2007) and as of February, it was 28%.

I had a good run with the wheel weight lead! Each year, the lead content was lessening and I knew the day would come that I would discontinue this line of lead supply. I had planned to discontinue fetching ww's when the lead content got to be around 50%. And in January 2018, it was around 48%. The major tire store I have been dealing with, stopped buying NEW lead clipon ww's a few months ago (they changed over to steel).

So that's the scoop!

~ K