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Valued Member
United States
458 Posts |
How much do you think these are worth? Sorry for the poor pictures, and the lack of weight :/ Just curious of what price I should list these for on ebay. Id rather not give them away. Try to use the pen for reference to size!  Thanks in advance to anyone who gives me an estimate.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5847 Posts |
Are they sterling? How much do they weigh?
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Valued Member
 United States
458 Posts |
Yes, 925. No idea, dont have a scale that can measure em.
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Canada
1502 Posts |
not exactly a seller's market at the moment. Especially so if you are not able to provide the weight on the chain. The weight and metal content being the only 2 things that buyers use to determine the price of "scrap" silver
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Valued Member
United States
458 Posts |
Yeah wish I had a smaller scale. But I dont :/ at least I know the metal content. Its pretty standard .925 Silver. Says Italy. Just figured someone on here might have been at this so long they could look and estimate :P
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Valued Member
United States
362 Posts |
Well you could guess a weight... I can't imagine its more then 1/3 of an ounce ( of course this could be wrong)
Spot * 1/3 * silver content
So around 8-10 bucks maybe?
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
626 Posts |
No need for a own scale... you can weigh it at the grocery store / drugstore! Or anywhere for that matter, just pick a spot |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4008 Posts |
Owning a scale is a good idea for any coin or bullion collector and the more portable it is the better. Harbor Freight has one on sale right now that looks decent: http://www.harborfreight.com/digita...e-93543.htmlIt will weigh to 500g and has a 0.1g / 0.01 oz. resolution. It can even display the weight in Troy oz. I don't own one of these but will be looking to buy one shortly. A dial micrometer is another useful tool. If you know the true weight and measure of any coin you can compare that info to the published values and avoid the more obvious fakes out there. It is difficult (but not impossible) to get the exact same dimensions and weight on a fake as a real coin of that type would have. |
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Valued Member
United States
333 Posts |
Those look like more than 1/3 of an ounce total. I'd guess 25 pennyweights. :)
Of course, you would need a scale to get rid of that.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1424 Posts |
make a simple balance beam and use zinc cents on one side and the chains on the other. Add or remove zincs until it balances then multiply the number of cents by 2.5(2.5 grams per zinc) then divide that total by 31.1 (31.1 grams per troy oz)
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Valued Member
United States
458 Posts |
Thanks for the reference Ed!
And for the other posts, thanks :)
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Valued Member
United States
421 Posts |
If I had to guess I have one similar to one of yours around my neck the bottom one. I have had it looked at before when the price was higher. I think they offered me $10.00 for it. With the price under $30.00 you might get offered $15.00 if they are on the heavy side but don't hold your breath. With all the ebay fee and paypal fees any profit will be eaten up. Best to hold on to for a rain day. |
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Valued Member
United States
458 Posts |
Just getting rid of stuff I dont need anymore so that I can put that money towards Silver/Xmas gifts :)
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Valued Member
United States
257 Posts |
FYI "Italian" silver may not be silver at all and even if it is, may not be to 925 fineness, even if stamped.
Italy stamped jewelry are the bane of the scrap business. Have it tested at a local pawn shop, or jewelry place and see if you have the real deal before listing.
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Valued Member
United States
257 Posts |
Love the zinc balance idea, MacGyver!
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Valued Member
United States
458 Posts |
Well they were both gifts from long ago, and look like silver to me. Thanks though. Taking a chance on a cheap Chinese made scale. 4 dollars on ebay, includes shipping. Lol. |
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Posted 12/15/2011 4:03 pm
