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"That’s the base metal," he explained. "Most pawn shops won't buy silver-plated flatware. We look for the word or the number '925' stamped on the back. Sterling is 92.5% pure silver and has 'melt value.' Your set is mostly copper or nickel with a silver coating thinner than a human hair. It’s impossible for us to extract that silver profitably." "So it's worthless?"

Sarah took the heavy box back to her car. It wasn't a jackpot, but at least she knew now to look for the stamp before she started lifting heavy boxes again. Quick Reality Check for Selling Silverware do pawn shops buy silver plated flatware

Sarah’s heart sank. "But it's so heavy! And it looks exactly like the expensive stuff." "That’s the base metal," he explained

She hauled the box into the local pawn shop, letting it hit the counter with a satisfying thud . Sterling is 92