V12 6.0 Catalytic Converter scrap prices UK

[Jaguar5993]

Hello,
I have an old (expired) LH catalytic converter down pipe for my XJS 6.0 V12 that's been in my garage for a few years.
I would like to get the best scrap price without being fleeced by a cat scrap recycler.
Some might know that there are 2 cats (UK) per each bank on my V12 and being of ceramic with some precious metals in.
Things on the internet get confusing, as some scrap prices range from £65 to £500.
Some companies get you in, then cut open your old cats and then you are usually stuck on their terms etc.
'Forewarned is Forearmed' in my world.

I have tried to put the codes printed on the exhausts in with various companies and the Eco Cat app on my phone, but for my late 6.0 the cats do not come up.
Here they are....Cat Type MCA Jaguar/Bosal NHC-6701AALH 14F4071
Smaller lower one is....E558964-04
Has any V12 owners scrapped any cats recently and how much,please?
Where is the best place to sell them?
Some say...put it on eBay then you soon see how much interest there is.
Everyone these days is trying to make the most money.
Thank you for any possible information.

[Jaguar5993]

Hi,

I seem to have a habit of answering my own questions .

Ok...if this helps anyone in the future...
I have sold one downpipe with the two cats on it, but still not too sure if I have been ripped off or not, hence my initial question.
I got 3 quotes from scrap dealers.
Some still can't give me a defined cat. part number for the late 6.0 V12 with my Jaguar part numbers.

My Eco Cat app only listed a Jaguar single V12 cat. part No. EBC4559LH at £56.73 (20-01-2023), but not the 2nd cat.E558962-04 (very damaged and probably worth 50% less.)

Results as follows;

Dealer 1. Large cat. they said it was found on an US site as Jaguar part 6701,so I assume in relation to my NHC6701AALH
(not too sure if I believe that) = £70
Small 2nd cat. (viewed un-seen and the damage was not realised then) £56 = £126 Total

Dealer 2. Large cat. £30 !!
Small 2nd cat. £10 (viewed the damage) = £40 Total

Dealer 3. Large and small cat together £80 (viewed the damage) = £80 Total

Not all 'plain sailing' but I went for Dealer 3. for an easy life and who was in my home town ,so there was no need to travel and that saved on the fuel.

Just on a point of interest...in the UK, the rules changed 10 years ago and you must provide photo I.D and a utility bill (no cash deals anymore.)
With catalyst stealing on an ever-increasing rise, I guess I can see why.

Please let me know if you can do better, as I have LH & RH V12 6.0 cats. to scrap later in the year, unless I can sell them as working cats, as these ones have not melted yet (bought some lovely new single cats and bits from AJ6 Engineering.)
Good luck.