Analyzing 7,364,2957.4M ReviewsFor 20,86320.9K Experts
Customers frequently cite competitive pricing, friendly staff, and an organized facility as primary benefits of using Ekco Metals. The process is generally described as quick and efficient, with helpful employees assisting with carts and directions. However, several low-star reviews indicate that actual payouts sometimes fall below quoted amounts or that prices for specific materials appear lower than competitors, leading to dissatisfaction among some sellers.
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114 Google reviews we collected
Phrases our text analysis found in 59 written reviews
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We read 59 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Friendly staff, Easy parking, Easy process, vending machine with snacks, bathroom if nature calls and great price for copper.”
“👍👍8/26/24 always come here because of good prices but today I was disappointed got payed $1.”
“Very friendly and attentive staff and good prices, I recommend it”
“I recommend it; if you're already a customer, you pay the same day.”
“I’ve never been to Ekco Metals before and had a great experience.”
“The staff was Very efficient and professional with processing the transaction.”
“I've been coming to this place for about 5 years and honestly, I've never had a complaint about anything.”
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First time selling non ferrous scrap here. I don't know why I didn't come here sooner. Called the day before for prices and stayed true when I arrived. Parking lot is small but tidy. Plenty of avail. carts. And the staff were helpful and attentive. Overall experience was pleasant! Glad to recommend!
Friendly staff, Easy parking, Easy process, vending machine with snacks, bathroom if nature calls and great price for copper. I recommend this place!
Don’t recommend this place. It’s kind of an easy process, but they pay you really little for what you bring. I brought 400lbs of stuff got $20 for it. Yeah use that as reference. Staff is nice but they don’t help you unload your car either. Take that in mind too. Again don’t recommend this place.
Our home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire and we finally decided to part with some burned sentimental items but did not want to just toss in the trash. I’ve never been to Ekco Metals before and had a great experience. Got a fair price for the metals I brought in. They were very organized, helpful and competent. Big shout out to Greg Lopez! Thank you!
Hace 2 Semanas desarme 1 Ac y dos heaters los lleve y me dieron $165 dlls revise mi recibo y en realidad xq lo que mas me pagaron fue por la partes del Ac. Que fueron $130 dlls. Ayer fui y eran 5 Ac desarmados y llevaba todo organiza y limpio y me Pagaron $469 dlls . Comprobe que si llevas mucho manipulan la…
Good prices IF, is clean what you’re selling. They will find any excuses to pay you less. NOT coming back.
4.7 ★★★★★ 114 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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First time selling non ferrous scrap here. I don't know why I didn't come here sooner. Called the day before for prices and stayed true when I arrived. Parking lot is small but tidy. Plenty of avail. carts. And the staff were helpful and attentive. Overall experience was pleasant! Glad to recommend!
Muy buena
Best prices.
🌴😎👍🌴
El mejor lugar para vender tus metales
Very friendly and attentive staff and good prices, I recommend it
Friendly staff, Easy parking, Easy process, vending machine with snacks, bathroom if nature calls and great price for copper. I recommend this place!
The best metal scrap yard to go to in Los Angeles
Quick and easy service.
Don’t recommend this place. It’s kind of an easy process, but they pay you really little for what you bring. I brought 400lbs of stuff got $20 for it. Yeah use that as reference. Staff is nice but they don’t help you unload your car either. Take that in mind too. Again don’t recommend this place.
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