Many of these sets of silverware may have stainless steel knife blades that need removed prior to selling. To sell silver flatware the dealer will have to remove any non-silver parts. This could be knife blades, clay fillers in handles, and sand in candlestick bases.

How much will you get when you sell your scrap silver? First check the spot price of silver below:

Be careful where you sell your silver. You should receive a price of approximately 60% to 70% of the spot price multiplied by the percentage of purity of your silver. Most older silver coins are 90% silver. Some silver bullion coins like silver eagles are .999% pure silver. Your sterling silver is approximately 92.5% silver.

Mexican silver can run as lower in purity. There are many items that appear to be silver but are made of metal combinations to resemble silver. There are also many plated silver items that are virtually worthless, except for their use as a utensil.

Unfortunately, your silverware isn’t worth a lot except as scrap. Few families really care about using silver at the Holiday’s anymore. Since stainless utensils became popular rarely anyone uses silver. If you have an ornate antique pattern of silver it may be worth something to an antique dealer.

Most gold and silver buyers will have to test your silver items to make sure they are real. They will test silver with an acid test.

To get the best price when you’re selling your unwanted silver, or scrap silver, sell it to an Honest Gold Buyer. The Honest Gold guy of Sarasota buys all types of silver.

Don’t worry about how to sell your scrap silver, silver coins or heirloom silver. Call the Honest Gold Guy of Sarasota at 941-915-2978.

My New Hours Effective March 12

Monday - through Saturday
By appointment only.

Sunday - By appointment after 2 p.m.

Please call 941-915-2978 to make an appointment.

I’ll be happy to give you a free appraisal on any silver you’re thinking of selling. Dig out your forgotten silver, it’s worth some money.

If you’re ready to sell scrap silver, I currently serve these local markets: Sarasota, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, Lakewood ranch, University Park, Bradenton, Palmetto, Gulfport, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, St. Petersburg, Wauchula, and Ellenton, Florida.

My Sarasota office is conveniently located at the 3575 Webber Street. That’s at the intersection of Webber Street, and Beneva Road in Sarasota, FL. My office is right behind the Goodwill Donation Center, and next door to West Coast Accounting.

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