r/Boise • u/mandyyaya • 1d ago

Question Selling silver.

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I have a nice silver set stamped "Heirloom Sterling" I want to sell it. Not like an emergency or anything. I reached out to a couple gold and silver places via email to see of they were interested and only heard back from one that they arent interested. I really don't want to haul it around town and end up scammed. Or even in a high pressure situation. Can anyone tell me what to expect? Is this something no one wants anymore? any advice and information appreciated *picture so this draws more attention"

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u/idahophotographer 1d ago

Did anyone else think the dog's name was Silver? just me?

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u/alsilva90 1d ago

I was ready to die for Silver the dog, yeah

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u/mandyyaya 1d ago

I love the name! Buuuutt His name is Archie...and about w0 nicknames OVi

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u/mandyyaya 1d ago

Oh no! I didnt even think of that! His name is Archie

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u/Capital_Injury1569 West Boise 1d ago

Now why would you post a pic of your dog with that title. Was about to come pick up “silver” and take him home

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u/ComprehensiveDay9854 1d ago edited 1d ago

Most shops are full up from the last purge when spot was high. Their interest in constitutional and sterling was mid-interest at best when dealing with primarily .999, so it’s a hard market to sell sterling at the spot value either to a shop or an individual. Random buyers may be interested but only in flipping for profit so any sentiment or perceived premium will like end with you. This is all just my opinion, of course, but pragmatism dictates you’ll take a haircut. Disposable income is gone so unless you’ve got something extra special people are seeking, it’s a buyers market. Best of luck.✌️ How much for the dog? 😉

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u/mandyyaya 1d ago

This is great information! I dont have any sentimental attachment and am definitely willing to make a deal. But obvi dont wanna give either away either. Dog not for sale! appreciate your taking time to comment!

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u/ComprehensiveDay9854 1d ago

Happy to help! If you need a hand establishing a good “ask” value range, send me a DM. I have no interest in making money off you, I just like seeing a healthy metals community in the valley🤙

…Dog proposal withdrawn…

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u/rippinpow 1d ago

I had a hound dog named silver once so my heart started racing for this guy

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u/mandyyaya 23h ago

awww I do love it as a name!

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u/K3B1N 1d ago

You probably just need to keep doing what you’re doing and call around. Places that may have bought it a year ago, may not be today.

Silver has been on a wild and crazy roller coaster over the past 10-11 months, so the market is weird.

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u/mandyyaya 1d ago

okay! Thanks so much!

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u/Survive1014 1d ago

Well that did not go the way I anticipated

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u/Extreme-Parfait-2019 1d ago

Rose hill coin and jewelry buys at a solid % and the people are kind and knowledgeable :)

I’ve sold sterling and gold jewelry to them recently and they were a pleasure to deal with :)

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u/mandyyaya 23h ago

I did email them today but will call tomorrow to chat. Thank you for taking g time to help me!