Sterling Silver....

Those old Sterling Silver items are worth $$$!.
I have seen Sterling Silver items basically given away at yard sales and flea markets many times. Before you trash or sell your old silver items, bring them to Tri-City Gold Buyers and let us make you an offer!

How can I tell if my items are real silver?
Almost all real Sterling Silver will be marked "Sterling", "Ster", or "925". If the item looks like it might have been made before 1900, it could be real and just not marked. Also some hand made items are not stamped. You can also use a magnet to test. Neither Gold not Silver are magnetic, so if a magnet sticks to the items it is not silver or gold. Please note, that just because a magnet does not stick does not mean it is silver or gold, other metals (copper, aluminum, etc.) are also non-magnetic. Also be aware that many times, real gold & silver items will have sections made from other magnetic metals. I have also seen real gold and silver items that have been alloyed (blended) with other magnetic metals and are then "slightly" magnetic. The best way to tell is to use an acid test. This is not something I recommend for you to try at home. Just bring your items to us and we will test them for you at no cost or obligation at all.

Silver is much cheaper than Gold, is it really worth my time to bring it in?
Absolutely! Sterling Silver items are 92.5% silver so you get paid for much more of the weight than you do with gold items. Silver items are usually quite heavy. We have bought silver flatware (forks, spoons, knives, etc.) sets for as much as $1,550 (That's worth bring in!). Silver bowls can be worth $50 to $200 or more!

My items is stamped "Sterling Weighted", what does that mean? Are they worth anything?
It means that part of the item is filled with cement or wax. This is seen on almost all sterling candlesticks and compotes (candy dish). Also, almost all dinner knives have weighted handles and a stainless steel blade. As for the value, we pay for the weight of the silver itself. Having done this for years, we are very good at estimating the weight of the actual silver on these type of items. If you prefer to break these items apart before you bring them in, that is fine, but PLEASE be careful. The silver will be very thin and as sharp as a knife. It is very easy to get cut doing this.

What kind of Silver Items do you buy?
•Jewelry (Any Condition)
•Bullion (Coins, Rounds, Bars, Ingots)
•90% Silver U.S. Coins (Minted before 1965)
•40% Silver U.S. Coins (Kennedy Halves Minted 1965 to 1970)
•Sterling Silver Flatware
•Sterling Silver Candlesticks
•Sterling Silver Bowls, candy dishes, goblets, etc

How Do I Sell my Silver to Tri-City Gold Buyers?
Selling your gold, silver, or platinum to Tri-City Gold Buyers is simple. Just gather it all up and bring it in to Tri-City Gold Buyers! No appointment required! We will test and weigh your items on the spot. If you have things you are not sure about, we can determine their metal content with simple on-site tests. We will test your items and make an offer at no cost or obligation to you.

If you accept our offer, we pay you cash immediately, and the transaction is complete. No mailing, checks, or waiting! We pay you more cash than any other gold or jewelry buyer in the area! Don't fall for those rip-off "mail-in and wait" places or those fly-by-night hotel buyers!