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USA · Catalytic converter buying
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for your catalytic converters.
Send your photos and source details. We review what you have and whether we can buy it, and you decide before anything ships.
Clear terms. A quote request is not a sale and not permission to ship. Payment follows receipt and inspection under the agreed terms.
The details matter
Different converters.
Individual offers.
Send photos of your own material so we can review what you have. Every unit is priced on what is actually inside it.
A clear path from
photo to payment.
A straightforward sale, from your first photo to payment under the terms you accepted.
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Selling a catalytic converter starts with knowing what you have, and where it came from.
Send SMASH clear photos, converter markings, quantity, and your location.
We review your information and the ownership records required for your sale. Identification may also be required.
Review your offer, shipping costs, and payment terms before you accept.
Ship to SMASH using your approved receiving instructions. Your material is received and inspected before SMASH handles payment under the agreed terms.
SMASH handles your payment under the agreed terms, following receipt and inspection.
Start with your converter details at Best Scrap Cat Prices dot com.
Eligibility review
SMASH identifies the converter and reviews purchase eligibility. An offer and approved receiving instructions follow only if SMASH confirms eligibility.
Arrange your shipment
Only after you accept. Ship to SMASH using your approved receiving instructions.
Inspection & payment
Your material is received and inspected first; SMASH then handles payment under the agreed terms.
Illustrative laboratory photography
- ◆Quote request → eligibility review
- ◆Priced from live metal markets
- ◆Ship only with approved receiving instructions
- ◆1-855-762-7474
What makes a scrap cat
worth money.
The shell is steel. The money is in a few grams of platinum-group metals on the honeycomb inside.
The metals
Every converter carries a ceramic or metal honeycomb coated with platinum, palladium and often rhodium. How much of each depends on the maker, the engine and the emissions standard it was built for — which is why the same-looking shell can be worth very different amounts.
OEM versus aftermarket
Original-equipment converters are loaded to pass the factory test and usually carry the most metal. Aftermarket replacements are built to a minimum and vary widely; some are worth very little. The vehicle make — or the badge photo — tells us which side of that line you are on.
Why the serial stamp helps
The stamped number maps to a specific model with a known loading, so we can price it without cutting it open. A readable photo of the stamp does the same job as typing it.
Why prices move
Platinum-group metals trade every day. A converter worth $150 this week can be $130 or $170 next week. That is why any offer SMASH sends is priced on the day it is sent and says how long it stands.
Where we buy
Availability is route-specific. Submit your ZIP code and source details so SMASH can confirm eligibility and next steps. Review service information.
Frequently asked
questions.
Straight answers about selling catalytic converters to SMASH in the United States.
What do you need to review my catalytic converter?
Clear photos of the whole converter and serial stamp, vehicle details, source details, your ZIP code, and contact information. SMASH uses these details for a purchase eligibility review.
How is an offer worked out?
Eligible converters are identified from the submitted details and evaluated against current platinum, palladium and rhodium markets. The final purchase remains subject to the accepted offer and inspection.
How does shipping work?
Do not ship from a quote request alone. If SMASH confirms eligibility and you accept the offer, ship to SMASH using your approved receiving instructions.
When and how do I get paid?
Payment follows receipt and inspection under the method, timing and agreed lawful terms in your accepted offer. Government ID or source documents may be required where applicable law requires them.
Can I submit a cut, damaged or decanned converter?
You can submit its photos and condition for review. Purchase eligibility and pricing depend on identification, source details, condition and the available route.
Is there a minimum quantity?
Submit the actual quantity for review. SMASH confirms whether a purchase and receiving route is available before you ship.
See what to send
Photos make a better quote.
Show the whole converter and a close-up of its markings. Include quantity, location and source details.
Your next step
Get your converter quote.
Tell us what you have and where it came from. We’ll confirm the records your sale needs and the shipping instructions that apply to it.
State scrap-metal rules apply: we may ask for government ID before payment, and every lot is inspected against your photos.
Start the quote form
Or call 1-855-762-7474.