What should I do if a dealer refuses any form of verification before I commit to a large transaction?
Short answer: A flat refusal to provide any verification — business registration, licensing confirmation, references, or a clear explanation of their process — for a genuinely large transaction is a significant warning sign, and it's entirely reasonable to decline the deal and look for a dealer more willing to accommodate reasonable due diligence before you commit significant material or value.
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Find Verified Buyers →Why reasonable verification requests should be accommodated
For a genuinely significant transaction, wanting some form of verification before committing is a normal, reasonable precaution, not an unusual demand — a legitimate dealer engaged in real business generally has little reason to refuse basic, reasonable verification steps.
What refusal specifically signals
A dealer unwilling to provide any verification at all, especially when the transaction size clearly warrants some diligence, suggests either they have something to hide or they’re not operating as a genuinely established, accountable business — either scenario is a legitimate reason for caution.
What to do in this situation
For a significant transaction, it’s entirely reasonable to decline and seek a different dealer willing to accommodate reasonable verification — the inconvenience of finding another option is generally worth avoiding the risk of proceeding with someone who won’t provide any basic transparency.
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Buyers on ScrapTrade have already completed a verification step before you even begin discussing a transaction, removing the awkward dynamic of having to request verification from a reluctant party directly.
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