What clients say about Metal Commodities Inc in North Kingstown Township (RI)
Looked through the section of still usable items, some like new, and of course with wear and tear, or just items that have some history in their past.
Noticed some equine pieces, parts of harnesses, an old leather halter with a name plate, maybe at one time belonged to a Thoroughbred.
Of course I came away with a few old pieces that I didn't want to see crushed or shredded.
Worth looking around, they only keep those things for a short period, especially with winter coming up.
Looked them up and both listing and detailed Facebook page that was updated recently to feature this new month updates said, OPEN. Got there and red sign said CLOSED. Multiple other trucks pulled up, equally inconvenienced and mad. Waste of gas. Unprofessional hours, obviously,so stick with Exeter.
Complained about me stripping out a foot of wire. I know they like money but cmon I won’t never be back. I wasn’t bothering nobody.
After reading the reviews I’m glad I didn’t scrap!!
I can't believe how low they paid me for copper wire. I have a bucket that I fill when it hits the top I get around 225 to about 240
They gave me 165. Wow nice people
I've been a loyal customer of this place going on 20 years. Once a month for 20 years. And I just went in n got screwed and caught June shorting me. She admitted to it. Not adding 2 of my metals to my slip, that they do not let you see mind you unless you ask. And then she had the nerve to say" you don't have to come back again". I get screwed and you tell me not to come back. I'm not gonna go back but I didn't do nothing wrong . All cuz I didn't like gettingscrewed . Real good place of business. You just lost a very good customer cuz you wanted to be greedy. One more thing to add. I often buy stuff I see that I like there as well so not only do I get screwed I take the little bit of money she gave me and give it back to her to buy stuff. I will be calling to complain about them . Go somewhere else
Best place to scrap metal, zinc, iron, copper, car batteries, old wiring, old bikes, pretty much any heavy metal. They close for lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. no public bathroom, don't ask! Boss lady June takes care of business. Be patient, be mindful of where you park your vehicle, there's a lot of fork lift activity and trucks moving around. You'll leave with a few bucks and feel good knowing this stuff will be repurposed and downcycled.
June, who runs the scales, is a very sweet lady and the prices here are fair. It’s a little hectic in the yard but just take your time and stay out of the way of the guys moving product on forklifts. It’s a great way to get rid of old metal junk ( I brought some old aluminum gutter guards and some copper pipe) and make a few bucks.
The CLEANEST RECYCLE METALS SHOP IN NEW ENGLAND DOWN ON 220 OLD BAPTIST ROAD NORTH KINGSTOWN RI THEY EILL BUY ALUMINUM CANS COPPER STEEL BRASS AND PRETTY MUCH ANY METAL THAT IS IN THE PERIODIC CHART OF ELEMENTS!!! NICEST HONEST PEOPLE WORKING HERE INTELLIGENT HARD WORKING THE LADY WITH THE MAGNET IS THE QUEEN BOSS BE NICE TO HER SHE KNOWS HER CHEMISTRY AND WILL NOT CHEAT YOU CALL B4 YOU GO DUE TO THE HIGHLY VOLATILE PRICE FLUCUATIONS OF METALS AROUND THE WORLD SO CLEAN YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT GETTING A FLAT TIRE WHEN YOU DRIVE UP TO THE SCALES!!! PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES WITH CLASS AND THEY PAY YOU COLD HARD CASH *** THEY WILL DEFINITELY MAKE YOU DAY BRIGHT AND YOUR WALLET THICKER !!! GIVE THEM A CALL GOOD KARMA ALL DAY LONG!!!**++
Made me feel like I was wasting their time. They couldn't be bothered to let me sort a few pieces of aluminum from the steel. I had to go completely on faith of the weight of metal I brought. Feel like I've been scammed.
We had quite a bit of lead to sell, and chose to go with an independently owned, family run outfit. That kind of thing is important to us.
Had a wonderful experience; June, Laurie, and the forklift operator were great. My gut feeling is that perhaps some of the bad reviewers already had a chip on their shoulder. The folks at Metal Commodities were quick to respond in kind to a friendly hello and warm smile. We had a great experience, supported a local business, and got a very good price for the lead. Thank you especially to June for accommodating us.
Very friendly staff, especially the lady I've seen a few times working in the scale room. Prices may not be the best but it's very convenient off Old Baptist Rd.
People are right that the lot is a bit small, so drive carefully and sometimes you have to work as a team with the employees and other drivers to get all the cars in... Its all about your attitude towards the task. The private sector deals with scrap metal more efficiently than the public sector and keeps dollars local, so it's worth the effort.
I found the most beautiful brass bird statues in the scale room and one time they were selling duck eggs, which was a pleasant and tasty surprise. I got a bit of money back from clearing out an old house, without the hassle of driving all over the state for an extra five bucks with the relatively small stuff I had to junk. Always pleased with my experience.
Do yourself a favor and drive the next town over.
The lot is small and crowded, it's hard enough to back a truck in, nevermind a trailer.
Antiquated scale, purchases are tallied on a notebook, in pencil, and you don't get a receipt.
They offer the worst prices in the state, but with their sketchy buying processes, not only do you get ripped off... they provide the EXPERIENCE of being ripped off, the whole time they tally your haul on that calculator.
The cost in gas to drive somewhere more reputable will be made up for in the value of your metal, and lack of a headache afterward.
Only reason I didn't give one star is because I managed to pull out of the lot without a nail in my tire.
because this place was the closest I decided to give it a try today (despite being by far the lowest price option of 5 scrap metal places I called). whoever answered the phone seemed friendly and helpful, but on arrival it became obvious all the negative reviews were accurate. two people ahead of me got paid but when it was my turn all of a sudden everyone "was on break for the next while". I offered to unload my metal while they were on break and was told to sit in my car. they refused to tell me when someone would be around to help and things got weird. after 10 minutes I left. don't waste your time - head to J&S instead
Although going to a scrap metal facility is rare for me and slightly intimidating, I cannot say enough nice things about this location. Friendly, helpful and went out of their way to help me get the best prices for the metals I brought to recycle. I'll certainly go again.
I showed up at 10 minutes before closing. They would not help me at all. Thay said the scales were turned off for the day and that I will have to come back.
I WILL NEVER GO BACK A COMPANY THAT LETS LAZY EMPLOYEES SHUT DOWN EARLY AND DISRESPECT THEIR CUSTOMERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I went there recently, they have paved the yard which looks great, the woman at the scale was very friendly and they have all of the prices displayed in the scale room.
This place only seems to be open when they feel like it,the sign says till 2 on saturdays,closed 12-1230 for lunch,i sat outside the gate till 1250 on a saturday only for the guy to come to the gate and say theyre closed for the day.Exeter scrap is a much better place that pays higher prices,just tried to make a quick stop,but not here.
2574 Davisville Rd, North Kingstown, RIBusiness park
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