How Do I Sell My Original Cat?

You can post it for sale here.

Can post local to Craigslist, FB marketplace, offer up? etc

Can post to ebay if you have account etc.

Not sure. I thought I just read today that CA needed OEM cats if replaced, but possibly 2008 and newer applicable?
Looks like you have 2007? but perhaps 2008 and 2009 could still bite?

Shipping costs could range from $25-100 depending on who what when where and how it is done.

Good luck to you. im sure you can profit $500-800 depending on how you get the new aftermarket install done.
DIY or cheap install

 

Don't forget that ebay takes ~15% now.

 

Look for a local scrapper that buys scrap metal. You'll be lucky to get $400 I believe prices have collapsed in last 6 months.

 

The last set I sold was Aug 25th @ $1350, but I believe you are correct that prices have been drifting downward all summer since they peaked back in Feb/March timeframe.

I think the big hitter is that Rhodium is below 12k per ounce now. Was almost 30k back in Feb/March.

 

If a scrapper is only giving $400 for the two Prius cat components, they saw you coming because that is a rip.

 

Here are all the OEM TOYOTA Prius CATS For Sale on Ebay today.

YOU WANT TO SELL Both= The EA6 and the GD3

prius catalytic converter in Parts & Accessories | eBay

***Sell your CAT ''buy it now'' on eBay for $1000 , you'll sell it right away.

 

READ BELLOW

***I had a local Muffler Shop install the $120 aftermarket CAT. & weld it on for $80.00
Total cost parts & labor $200

I used the same 02 sensor and donut gasket that I had on the OEM CAT.

My 08 Prius runs much better with the aftermarket CAT. =Also getting approx. 3 more miles per gallon.
NO CODES & RUNS GREAT!!!

==== PS- I sold the Prius OEM CAT. for BIG $$$ on Ebay- 'BUY IT NOW PRICE'

 

@qmanqman

If you click your mouse on my user name you will find a phone number. Message me. I can provide you with contact information for the scrap dealer I sell to. You can then message with him directly. He will want photos of the cats and will provide direction on how to cut and package. Remember that ebay takes 15% from whatever price you sell at.

 

Did I see it wrong or didn't you have a code on your old cat?

 

Go through eBay's filters and check the box for "Completed Items." You'll see previous listings that actually sold.

 

Most of the listings on ebay are still living in the world of very high optimism. The sellers are looking back on prices from months ago when metal prices were in the stratosphere. The market has changed. The big player in the game is the rhodium. When the price has gone from $27,000 per ounce down to <$12,000 per ounce, prices on converters change...sellers are NOT going to get the same price as a few months ago.

 

Here is the list of all the Prius CAT's that have recently 'SOLD' on eBAY
As you can see, the prices will vary.
EBAY link bellow of sold CAT'S

prius catalytic converter in Parts & Accessories | eBay

 

Maybe worth questioning the original premise of this thread:

A few years back I remember reading about women having preemptive masectomies. This seems similar somehow. Just get some comprehensive insurance? And maybe a shield?

 

Well, you fear something bad's going to happen to you, so you do it yourself, preemptively??