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<p>[QUOTE="AthensHunter, post: 1231653, member: 29025"]I was curious about this, as I have been collecting silver for about 2 years. I have a nice amount, and for the first time will need to unload a bit to pay for some unexpected bills. I see that silver goes for above-spot on eBay, but I'm sure that's to counter the enormous fees. Refineries will pay you below spot, but that, again, is to offset their costs (not to mention shipping, etc). I may try locally, but everything I've seen so far indicates that local people want a GOOD deal, i.e. 70% or 75% of spot. </p><p><br /></p><p>I've got approximately 25 ounces I'd like to sell, but I don't want to just give it away. I'd love to get somewhere around 90% of spot if at all possible, but is that wishful thinking? I know for sure that pawn shops are out of the question. I almost passed out last time I went in one just to test the waters. I got offered a whopping 50% of spot! That should be illegal. I can't even imagine the money those thieves make from stealing people's silver and gold. </p><p><br /></p><p>Any help would be great. Also, if anyone is interested by some chance in buying silver, feel free to shoot me a message and we can talk! Thanks, guys![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="AthensHunter, post: 1231653, member: 29025"]I was curious about this, as I have been collecting silver for about 2 years. I have a nice amount, and for the first time will need to unload a bit to pay for some unexpected bills. I see that silver goes for above-spot on eBay, but I'm sure that's to counter the enormous fees. Refineries will pay you below spot, but that, again, is to offset their costs (not to mention shipping, etc). I may try locally, but everything I've seen so far indicates that local people want a GOOD deal, i.e. 70% or 75% of spot. I've got approximately 25 ounces I'd like to sell, but I don't want to just give it away. I'd love to get somewhere around 90% of spot if at all possible, but is that wishful thinking? I know for sure that pawn shops are out of the question. I almost passed out last time I went in one just to test the waters. I got offered a whopping 50% of spot! That should be illegal. I can't even imagine the money those thieves make from stealing people's silver and gold. Any help would be great. Also, if anyone is interested by some chance in buying silver, feel free to shoot me a message and we can talk! Thanks, guys![/QUOTE]
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