I did a quick search and found a recycle shop in New Jersey giving, today $3.15 a lb for "Brass cases"
DESCRIPTION / USES
Little plastic, dirt, or steel attached. No residue inside and without aluminum or steel shells mixed in. No live rounds accepted under any circumstances.
So you may be able to recoup some of your losses, just saying 
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Not sure what’s wrong with me, hopeless optimism.
- WB, 2026-09-09, 13:00
- That is a mess. (nm) - Sean Harper, 2026-09-10, 05:52
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A question from an uniformed dumbass, If you are
- jthomson, 2026-09-10, 05:44
- Exactly, for plinking work fine. But these are curled … - WB, 2026-09-10, 12:22
- Wow, how does brass even get that beat. I would - Darryl T., 2026-09-10, 05:43
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Oh my! (nm)
- Dave H., 2026-09-09, 13:41
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I got (71) cases with perfect rims. Workable.
- WB, 2026-09-09, 14:17
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Well, if anyone can make lemonade, you can!!! (nm)
- drdougrx, 2026-09-10, 03:58
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A possible clue?
- WB, 2026-09-10, 12:46
- that reeks of a manufacturing defect tossed into the reject - jthomson, 2026-09-10, 19:45
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This case does look fired, anvil mark in pocket. (nm)
- WB, 2026-09-10, 12:48
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Costs
- Kevin T, 2026-09-11, 06:42
- If I can rework (60) cases, that’s $400 worth at retail - WB, 2026-09-11, 06:58
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Costs
- Kevin T, 2026-09-11, 06:42
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A possible clue?
- WB, 2026-09-10, 12:46
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Well, if anyone can make lemonade, you can!!! (nm)
- drdougrx, 2026-09-10, 03:58
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I got (71) cases with perfect rims. Workable.
- WB, 2026-09-09, 14:17