Where to sell sterling flatware?

MaineJim

I have around five pounds of sterling flatware to sell, anyone know the best place to do it? The local shops are offering around 70% spot price. Is that typical for this? There are a few knives in the mix but I didn't count them in the weighing.

Thanks,

Jim

Meltdown

You might try Midwest Refineries - It's a risky time for a lot of local dealers to buy anything like that at full price.

rte592

I know a guy that makes rings from the handles IF the designs are fancy and artwork from the other ends...these take a whole fork.

mbogoman

I'll second Midwest Refineries. That's who I have used several times in the past for silverware. Take out the knives - they're too much work to make them worthwhile (e.g steel blades, hollow or lead filled handles, etc.)

MaineJim

Thanks - I'll see what Midwest Refineries offers.

Jim

philographer

Any Orange Blossom by Alvin?

MaineJim

Mostly this batch that I stumbled across at our town dump. A few other odds and ends I've come across from goodwills, yard sales and thrift shops but sorry no Orange Blossom.

Jim

@philographer said:
Any Orange Blossom by Alvin?

philographer

@MaineJim said:
Mostly this batch that I stumbled across at our town dump.

Thank you. That is amazing you found this at the dump!

TwoSides2aCoin

Here ye.

AUandAG

typical knife handles have about 1/2oz of silver. Wear gloves, use a hammer, clean them up and send along with the others to Midwest. I think they pay 90% of spot on sterling (net silver).
bob