Wondering how to sell used drill bits without leaving money on the table? The process is simpler than most contractors expect: sort, photograph, send basic specs, and get a written offer. Here is the four-step process that gets you the best price for retired tricone and PDC bits.
Step 1: Sort Your Bits by Type
Separate TCI tricone bits, mill-tooth bits, PDC bits, and scrap drill pipe. Mixed piles get graded at the lowest common rate. TCI and PDC bits contain the highest-value tungsten carbide, so keep them apart from plain steel.
Step 2: Photograph Each Group
Take clear overall photos of each pile plus close-ups of the cutting structure, threads, and any IADC markings. Good photos let the buyer grade remotely without a wasted site visit.
Step 3: Send Basic Specs and Quantity
Along with photos, send: bit size, IADC code if known, quantity, rough condition, and your location. For tricone bits, start with our Tricone Drill Bit Recycling Program; for PDC bits, use our Secondhand PDC Drill Bit Purchasing Service.
Step 4: Get the Offer and Arrange Shipment
A reputable buyer returns an offer based on photos and quantities, then arranges collection or freight. Compare offers on total payout minus your shipping cost, not headline price alone.
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Send photos, counts, bit sizes, and location. We will quote your used tricone and PDC bits and arrange collection worldwide.
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