how much is 10 lbs of freon r12 worth?

Well at current prices it is worth about 70 bucks. R-12 has dropped a LOT in the past couple years. I picked up 6 NOS one pound cans last week for under 50 bucks. The demand has dropped off a lot.

About 3-5 years and a $50K fine, I'd imagine...

Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all week, and be sure to tip your waitress!

But seriously, last time I was paying attention, there was word that the price was about to take another jump from the $28/pound it was currently at.

Unfortunately, I *MIGHT* not be joking about the "3-5"... Seems I recall reading someplace that "they" (not sure if it's a state thing, or an EPA thing) are requiring anyone handling the stuff to be licensed, with lack of a license being grounds for some severe penalties.

Was it freon r12 that used to be sold in auto parts stores and department stores years and food stores years ago? I think I still have a small can of freon in my shed in my back yard that I never got around to using.I wouldn't be surpprised if it has all leaked out by now, I think it was back in the 1970s when I bought it. I don't doubt at all it is illegal to ship freon.I think only qualified dealers of freon are allowed to do that. cuhulin