ScrapTrade Guides
Everything you need to list, bid, and trade scrap confidently — in plain language.
New here? Start with Getting Started
Signing up, choosing an account type, browsing, payments explained simply — the whole platform in plain language.
Then, pick your account type
Task-specific guides
How to List Your Scrap
Step-by-step walkthrough of the 4-step listing wizard, AI description generation, photo tips, and what the admin team looks for.
How Auctions Work
Understand auction mechanics, bid increments, auto-bid, notifications, and what happens when you win.
Understanding Incoterms
EXW, FOB, and CIF explained in plain language. How to choose the right incoterm as a seller, and what to look for as a buyer.
Video Verification Guide
Why video verification exists, how to record a compliant verification video, common rejection reasons, and tips for fast approval.
Buyer's Complete Guide
Everything a buyer needs to know: browsing, bidding, purchase requisitions, payments, disputes, and confirming delivery.
Getting Paid Guide
How Stripe escrow works, when funds are released, how to set up your payout account, and how the 1% commission is calculated.
How to Source Scrap Metal
Where sellable scrap actually comes from — demolition sites, manufacturer offcuts, estate cleanouts, bulk-pickup nights — and the etiquette that keeps sourcing legal.
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