Fired Brass Purchasing Program

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*Updated 6/10/24*

The general details for our brass purchasing program are below. If you have additional questions that aren't answered, please contact us via email at sales@usreloadingsupply.com, or by phone at 941-451-7357. If you call or email us about our brass purchasing program, it is assumed that you have read and agree to the terms below. Please read...

Quantity:

It's not generally cost effective for us to ship brass in quantities less than what fills a large flat rate box from the US Postal Service. So, while there may be some exceptions to that rule, that's generally the minimum quantity we would be interested in shipping for most brass. Different sized boxes must be agreed upon by USRS prior to shipment. If you happen to be local and can bring it into our shop in Venice, FL there is no minimum quantity.

Packaging:

Large Flat Rate Boxes are available for free from the US Postal Service, and are the box type we use. Up to 70 lbs can be shipped in a flat rate box, so don't worry if it feels heavy to you. It can ship. Exceptions for the box size may be made solely at the discretion of USRS management. Exceptions will be made prior to shipping and in writing via email. Shipping usually takes a toll on packaging, and we can only pay for the brass that we physically receive and can weigh.

Please note: We ask that you line the box with a heavy-duty garbage bag before you put the brass in, fill the box evenly all the way up to the top, zip-tie the bag closed, cut off any excess bag, close it up and use lots of tape all over the outside of the box. Please DO NOT use extra packing materials, or additional bags inside the garbage bag, it's fine for the brass to be mixed together. It is better for the box to be overfilled than to be underfilled.

Shipping:

We pay for shipping. Once a price per pound is agreed upon, we email you prepaid shipping labels for the boxes to be shipped. Simply print, tape label(s) to the outside of the box(es) and mail the box(es).

Please note: USRS cannot take resposibility for shipments that are lost or damaged in transit. We can only pay for brass that is physically received. Most packages arrive just fine. However, if the package is lost or damaged in transit, as the shipper, you will have to make a claim with the carrier to be reimbursed. It is a good idea to document the weight of the package and the agreed upon price, so that you can show the carrier proof of value, in the unlikely event that the package is lost or damaged and a claim needs to be made.

Content:

There are no sorting or cleaning requirements. We take it mixed and/or dirty. We pay for reloadable centerfire brass casings. When the package arrives, we remove any trash, steel, aluminum, and rimfire casings, then we weigh the useable brass and issue your payment. 

Payment methods:

If you happen to be local and can bring the brass to our shop in Venice, FL we can pay you in cash. Otherwise, we can pay with store credit applied to your USRS account, by Zelle, or by paper check.

Pricing:

Prices are negotiable and depend on the current market. What you have will determine what we offer. We buy brass by the pound, not by the caliber or by count. As a rule, all incoming brass goes through our own sorting and cleaning processes. We do not ever go by anyone else's sorting and cleaning standards, and we do not offer extra for sorted or cleaned brass. So, no need to spend the time cleaning or sorting.

Please note: Offers are made with the understanding that the box(es) will be filled completely to the top, with little to no airspace. Packages that are received partially filled, with no sign of damage from shipping, will receive a reduced payout based upon the percentage of the box that was not filled, and the shipping charge that was paid. In other words, if a box is received and 25% of the boxes capacity is empty air, 25% of the shipping charge that we already paid will be taken off the final amount you are paid.