Catalytic converters--is it worth selling them separately?

Question

I'm selling my '97 Mercury Mountaineer to a salvage place, but several people said to take out the catalytic converters, since the stuff inside (platinum, etc.) is worth more than what the salvage place will pay. I knew a guy who bought and recycled the stuff inside them and there are plenty of places on the Internet, just not near me. Should I shop around for a place to sell them or just take the $200? If, so, where's the best place to do this? The car is a mess (outside for 2 yrs., not driven) and would cost way too much to fix.

Update:

Thanks, but check this out:

http://www.finishing.com/278/14-3.shtml

This site advocates harvesting them, but NOT trying to get the metals out yourself (too dangerous and EPA regulated), but they are often worth over $1,000 (so this guys says)

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Take the $200.  The labor involved in removing the catalytic converters is not worth it.  Besides, you won't get a lot of precious metal in the converters to exceed $200.

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