What do I do with a large amt. of Sterling

unknowncomic

I recently came into a pretty good amount of sterling silver serving peices. Some old cream and sugar sets and that sort of thing. What I need to know is what do I do with it ? Is there a market for it in it's present state? Should I send it somewhere and have it melted? I know if I take it to my B&M store I will get shafted royally. Any help guys?
BTW, I've been off line for several weeks and it seems like a lot of things have changed so if I step out of line, someone please let me know before I get banished to the netherworld.
Thanks guys. (and gals )

ebaytrader

What pattern?

While the premium on most patterns has disappeared with the rise in silver, you just never know...

For common stuff, expect anywhere between 80% and 84% of spot silver depending upon total weight.

Weather11am

www.midwestrefineries.com

I've personally used them, you get a check fast and they are paying 90% of sterling. In my opinion, you can't go wrong.

AgBlox

You could always throw it on eBay. .925 seems to bring around melt on there.

unknowncomic

Thanks for the help fellows. As far as Ebay goes, Im sick of getting charged to sell something then getting charged to recieve the money.
I think I will call Midwest refineries tomorrow.
Its a shame to melt some of this stuff but you got to do what you got to do.
Some of it is really old and really nice.
Thanks again .

ebaytrader

<< <i>www.midwestrefineries.com

I've personally used them, you get a check fast and they are paying 90% of sterling. In my opinion, you can't go wrong. >>




That works out to 83¼% of spot less shipping. Could prolly net close to that at most local shops.

Weiss

Post pics. I'd be willing to at least take a look at it!

Tomohawk

I agree with Weiss...I'd like to look at it, if you're willing...

coynclecter

Unless its some kind of rarity, you dont get much over melt via Ebay anyway and then they really screw you with fees.

jmski52

That works out to 83¼% of spot less shipping. Could prolly net close to that at most local shops.

I'd rather do business with a local guy and build some rapport in a business relationship than to support the scandalous ebay fee structure.

Meltdown

<< <i>I agree with Weiss...I'd like to look at it, if you're willing... >>




I'm with these two... I'm a bit of a sterling collector myself.

unknowncomic

If you guys want to see some of this stuff I will be happy to send you pics if you will send me an email addy.
I have to go to town and use a friends DSL as I have the dreaded "diia up" at home.

unknowncomic

gsa1fan

do not recognize the small round pieces?

Weiss

Interesting stuff, comic. But from the looks of it, you would probably do better sending it to Midwest.

57loaded

it's very important to know the pattern and be able to nail down the slight possible collectors value of your sterling before you send it the pot.

unknowncomic

The small round things are a salt and pepper shaker. They are marked sterling and look like small pumpkins to me.
Thanks for the great advice guys.

mkman123

I like those pumpkin salt and pepper shakers!

Have you tried taking these to a antique dealer? Might get more from them as what if some are collectible and rare? Try that and if they don't offer much then send it to midwestrefineries and get it melted.