投资铜条，火了！但“变现要去废品回收站”

Group 1 - The rise in gold and silver prices has led to increased interest in investing in copper bars, with social media buzz around "investment copper bars" [1][2] - In Shenzhen's Shui Bei area, a limited number of merchants are selling investment copper bars, priced between 180 to 255 yuan for a 1000g bar, but most do not offer buyback services [2] - The price of investment copper bars is significantly higher than the market price of raw copper, with potential recovery values for a 1000g bar estimated at less than 80 yuan [2] Group 2 - The recent increase in copper prices is linked to supply-demand dynamics, with copper futures showing a 2.68% increase year-to-date as of January 21, and COMEX and LME copper prices rising by 3.15% and 3.27% respectively [3] - Analysts suggest that the copper market may shift from a tight balance to a shortage due to insufficient capital expenditure in copper mining and frequent supply disruptions [3] - Unlike gold and silver, copper is primarily an industrial raw material, with demand driven by sectors like electricity and renewable energy, making it less suitable as an investment compared to precious metals [3] Group 3 - The demand for gold has surged, particularly as the Lunar New Year approaches, with many customers purchasing gold in Shenzhen's Shui Bei area [4] - As of January 21, gold prices reached 1244 yuan per gram, with a recovery price of 1070 yuan per gram, while silver prices were at 26.2 yuan per gram, with a recovery price of 20.6 yuan per gram [5] - Gold prices have increased significantly, with London spot gold rising over 12% year-to-date, and silver prices up over 32% in the same period [5]