Sterling silver

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Jimm, Jul 17, 2020.

  1. Jimm

    Jimm Active Member

    Greetings all I got a question is sterling silver, example silverware worth saving when you are investing in silver I've been buying bullion I just wondered is sterling silver could fit into the long run thank you
     
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  3. QuintupleSovereign

    QuintupleSovereign Well-Known Member

    Yes; but be sure it's solid silver, not just electroplated.
     
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  4. Jimm

    Jimm Active Member

    Tnks and I understand about the plated btw...how do u CK to see if it silver I know the magnet test and marks on item any other way
     
  5. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    Also be aware sterling always sells well below silver coins value, and sometimes hard to offload. Its not a good of a "pure play" for silver.

    Whole learning curve regarding SS objects. I don't know much, except plated always smells bad, sterling does not.
     
  6. Circus

    Circus Tokens Only !! TEC#4981

    All things considered dealing with silverware I have to say no you are better off with the silver coins of either percentage or bullion. I will say that I don't buy either silverware or silver coinage just bullion if I am buying. People are always trying to get rid of it at the LCS most times at over charging price!
     
  7. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Sterling is a less expensive way to stack but it's better to stick with coins. Unless you're an antique dealer.
     
  8. manny9655

    manny9655 Well-Known Member

    Know your markings. European silverware is usually marked .800 as they are .800 fine. Sterling is .925 and you will sometimes see that number. There are guides to markings on the internet. Many people back in my parents' day (1950s) bought Rogers silverware. Avoid. It's silver plated.
     
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  9. serafino

    serafino Well-Known Member

    There is a collector's market for vintage sterling silver silverware. I've seen some pieces go for decent money on Ebay. Much higher than melt.
     
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