2004 Gen II. Catalytic converter ($$??)

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  1. priusrust

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    time to part with my 2004 Prius (I have 2 cars). Sad because OEM traction battery fairly new...only 3 years old!! Seeking best price. Wondering if I should part out, or sell altogether.
    Any idea how much a catalytic converter goes for in a 2004 Prius? And where you would sell it? thanks!
     
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    Generally the metal recycling places you can call them on the phone and get in touch with them online and almost one in every city the bottom has pretty much fallen out on this though.
     
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    I thought price of rare earth metals skyrocketing?
     
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    I would sell to a C.A.R.B. state that requires an OEM cat.

    They do not allow cheap replacement converters.

    I would try eBay first.
     
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    Not legal to do a person to person sale of a catalytic converter in California. They tightened up the laws a lot to tamp down the theft problem. I think it is legal to sell a catalytic converter in person to a junk yard or metal recycler, but ID will be required and there will be paperwork. There are middlemen who can expedite this sort of transaction. For instance, found these guys:

    California Catalytic Converter Laws: A Complete Guide

    But I don't know if they can accept one from out of state.