Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Bullion Investing
>
Question for dealers (especially) sterling silver
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="-jeffB, post: 3327767, member: 27832"]Yeah, it surprises people that you get substantially less money for 92.5%-pure sterling than for 90%-pure junk silver, but that's the truth.</p><p><br /></p><p>As I've seen it explained, coin silver is easier to refine because it's always 10% copper, but that 7.5% of sterling can be all kinds of different stuff -- and coin silver often doesn't get refined at all, which is even cheaper. It just gets sold on as 90% coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="-jeffB, post: 3327767, member: 27832"]Yeah, it surprises people that you get substantially less money for 92.5%-pure sterling than for 90%-pure junk silver, but that's the truth. As I've seen it explained, coin silver is easier to refine because it's always 10% copper, but that 7.5% of sterling can be all kinds of different stuff -- and coin silver often doesn't get refined at all, which is even cheaper. It just gets sold on as 90% coin.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Bullion Investing
>
Question for dealers (especially) sterling silver
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...