Short answer: Coaxial cable usually has a centre conductor that may be copper-clad steel or aluminium, a braid or foil shield that is often aluminium and a thick plastic jacket, so the yield of real copper is low and the cable is generally worth far less than ordinary copper wire, which is why it is best sold in bulk as a low-grade cable.
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The centre conductor and shield are often not solid copper, so the cable is worth less than it looks.
Thick jacket
Heavy plastic adds weight but not value.
Sell in bulk
Only a large quantity makes it worth collecting.
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