anyone sell old silver flatware sets?

[Lees3rwe]

I have two that were DH's mom and grandma's. We have used them once in 15 years.

Wondering how silver is selling these days. He has no attachment to it.

 

[Halle]

Is it silver plate or sterling silver? That will make a difference.

 

[Lees3rwe]

I suspect one of each because they look and feel different.

 

[pyrxtc]

check out this place. They are legit and a great place to shop from. Never sold anything to them before but they do buy.

http://www.replacements.com/misc/packship.htm

 

[runwad]

We have a coin and gold shop in my town and I took some old gold jewelry. Got to talking to the lady and she told me if I had any sterling silver flatware they're going for 2k/set. This was just last month.

 

[angierae]

We have a coin and gold shop in my town and I took some old gold jewelry. Got to talking to the lady and she told me if I had any sterling silver flatware they're going for 2k/set. This was just last month.

! I bet my MIL wouldn't care if I sold her mother's flatware if we could get that kind of money for it. She gave it to us because she never used it, and now WE never use it.

 

[akcire]

Silver plate will be worth around $100 a set IF you can get anyone to buy it.

I just sold a set of Sterling for $2500 to a coin shop for melt value. I bought it at a garage sale......

 

[Sadie22]

Take it to a reputable local jeweler that handles estates and see what they will offer you. Replacements Limited does not pay anywhere near what they charge.

 

[lastminutemom]

You have to figure out if it is worth more melted or as a set -- if it is sterling.

Also, do you think you would be sorry if you don't have them to give to your child(ren) once they are adults.

Sterling silver has become to expensive that most can't/don't purchase it. Would you want your child to have it for when they have a family.

 

[Swan4Me]

My family's sterling flatwear is engraved-no way I'd sell to melt down

 

[Lees3rwe]

As I said, we have used one of the sets once in 15 years...

I really don't think my son would care... we are not very formal people and live in a small town in rural NC.

I think he would appreciate the memories of a FABULOUS vacation more than a set of silver that stays in a box. He was 3 when my dear mother-in-law and granny Kat passed away.

I am laughing because dear sweet Marilyn would have said, "Take the money and RUN"!!!!

 

[fletchers5]

My mother sold her set last September. She got $4800.00. She went to a place that was holding a SELL GOLD sale. They originally wanted to give her $3000.00. She said no. He made a couple of calls and then offered the $4800.00.

So my suggestion is to get some quotes before you sell it to the first person. It may be worth a lot more than you think.

 

[Eastern]

It depends on the pattern, too. Some are much more collectible.