We Buy Silver: Turn Forgotten Silverware into Real Cash
If you have a cutlery set gathering dust, a candlestick that has not seen a dinner table in years, or photo frames still wrapped in the original tissue paper, you could be sitting on a surprising amount of money. Silver is one of the most common things people find when they have a clear out, and it is one of the things we are always happy to buy. Here is exactly what we look for when you send us your silver, and why even the tarnished pieces at the back of the cupboard are worth sending.
What silver do we buy?
We buy pretty much any solid silver or silver plate item you would find around the home, including:
- Cutlery sets, individual spoons, forks and serving pieces
- Candlesticks, candelabras and tea and coffee sets
- Photo frames, mirrors, dressing table sets and trinket dishes
- Trophies, goblets, salt and pepper sets and mustard pots
- Silver plate items, which are often worth more than people expect
If you are not sure whether something counts, the safest thing to do is simply send it. Our team checks every item individually and offers a valuation on exactly what arrives. You can see the full range on our silver and silver plate page.
Tarnish does not put us off
This is the bit that surprises people. Black, tarnished silver is still silver. Tarnish is just a surface reaction with the air and it wipes away, it does not reduce the amount of silver in the item. We regularly buy sets that have turned almost completely black after decades in a drawer, and they are valued the same way as a piece that has just been polished. So please do not spend an afternoon scrubbing before you send anything, we will take care of that.
What about incomplete or mixed sets?
Complete sets in their original boxes are lovely, but we buy singles and oddments too. One lone tablespoon, a fork from a set that lost the rest in a house move, a frame with a dent in one corner, all of it is worth a look. Silver is valued on what is actually there, so an incomplete set is not worthless, far from it. Old British silver in particular, whether it is a serving spoon or an heirloom tea set, often carries solid value even without the box or receipt.
Silver plate versus solid silver
You do not need to work out which is which before you send anything. Solid sterling silver items are usually stamped with hallmarks, but plenty of genuine pieces go unmarked and plenty of silver plate items are beautifully made too. Our valuers separate everything when your parcel arrives and price each item honestly. If you want to read more first, our We Buy Silver guide explains it all in plain English.
How the free postage pack works
Selling your silver could not be simpler. Order a free postage pack through our website and we post it to you the same working day. Fill it with your silver, seal it and hand it to your postman. Every pack is tracked and insured, so your items are covered from your front door to our valuation desk. Once we have checked everything, we call you with a cash offer, and there is no pressure to accept if you change your mind. If you prefer to talk first, just visit our contact page and give us a ring.
That drawer of tarnished silver might be one of the easiest ways to raise some extra cash in your home, and Give Me The Cash makes turning it into money as easy as posting a letter. Order your pack today and see what your silver is really worth.