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From recent reviews of Kucharski's Salvage in Hackettstown, NJ, sentiment is broadly positive but uneven. Strengths: strong pricing, honest dealings, and a wide mix of used auto parts, scrap metal, and project pieces that many DIYers find easily; staff is often friendly, helpful, and the operation feels safe. Weak spots: poor yard organization, spotty communication, unreachable phone, and delayed or missing payments when selling scrap, creating long waits. Overall: 80/100, with value and inventory weighed against payout reliability concerns. Data limited.
Went up there awhile back. Best scrap buyer withing 100 miles of here. He was the most honest and upfront scrap dealer I've met. I was out of town doing a job for a customer and he was the closest to the job so that's where we went. Being I was 3.5 hours from home I got lucky dealing with him. Usually I'd haul all my metal home and deal with my buyer here in MD. Anyway if you need a good honest guy this is your go to.
By far the worst scrap yard I've ever been to. The place looks like someone runs it in their yard, its incredibly difficult to figure out where you're supposed to drop your scrap, employees don't communicate, and worst of all, they don't pay. I was assisted in unloading, given a slip with the weight and sent to an office, where they took my info and then told me the boss wasn't there but that he would call and send me my money. A week and a half later, I haven't gotten a call of any kind and the number they have listed isn't in service. I travel for work so I can't just drive back. Complete scam artists
Dropped off metal on a Friday told me the guy that gives you money wasn't there and he'd be there around 2-3 and would give me a call. Currently now Tuesday and no call and nobody answers the phone. You can't even leave a voice mail. Highly suggest staying away from these rip offs
I've been a customer of Kucharski's for over 15 years, for selling scrap and as a buyer of used automotive parts and metal for fabrication and the like. If you're a general fix it/do it yourselfer and are handy with tools and or a welder, this place will have what you need. There's usually a selection of used lawn equipment for parts, and if you're a metalworker looking for a particular item, they'll have it. I've even picked up a couple electronics to tinker with over the years.
Joe Jr. is a great guy, salt of the earth, always has been great to talk to and deal with. It's becoming harder to find small businesses like this, and harder to find good local people you want to support. If Joe isn't available, ask for Bondi in the shop, he's always been here for as long as I can remember and he's super helpful and friendly.
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