Sell Your Sterling Silver in Chicago and the Suburbs
Do you have sterling silver sitting in a jewelry box, a china cabinet, or a safe deposit box? A silver ring, an old wedding band, a bracelet, a set of flatware, or a tea service all have real value. Cook County Buyers will quote it, come to you, and pay a fair price.
Text Photos for a Quote Call (773) 490-9828
The best way to reach Mike is by text at (773) 490-9828. Send pictures and details about your items for an instant, no-obligation quote.
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Start With a Text, Not a Trip
You are busy. Send photos and whatever you know about your items, and Mike will be upfront and honest about an approximate value. If the estimate works for you, he schedules a meeting at a time and place that suits you.
Brands and Patterns That Earn a Premium
We try to beat any legitimate offer, and we pay extra for high-quality makers. Examples include Tiffany & Co., Christofle, Reed & Barton, Wallace Silversmiths, and Tuttle patterns such as Hannah Hull, Onslow, and the 46-piece Triumph service. Send a photo of the maker's mark and pattern name if you can find them.
Our Silver Payout Policy
Cook County Buyers pays on a sliding scale based on the type and resale potential of the silver:
- Sterling flatware: minimum 65% of melt/spot value (reflecting refining costs).
- Coins and bars (.999 or recognized pure silver): up to 90% of market value.
- Designer silver jewelry or vintage Navajo jewelry: can be substantially higher, often well above 100% of melt value, priced on current resale/collector demand rather than metal content alone.
Rates are item-specific, can increase with larger quantities or higher-demand pieces, and are confirmed after in-person testing and weighing. Text photos and details to Mike at (773) 490-9828 for an estimate. Learn more in What Is My Silver Worth?
Choose What You Are Selling
Designer Silver Jewelry
Signed pieces are worth more than their weight.
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Basic Jewelry Collections
Drawers of sterling, bought by the collection.
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Vintage & Antique Silver
Old hallmarked silver can beat melt value.
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Native American Jewelry
Signed Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi pieces earn a premium.
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Teapots & Dishes
Tea sets, bowls, trays, and platters marked Sterling.
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Sterling Flatware
Services for 8 or 12, with pattern premiums.
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Weighted Sterling
Candlesticks and candelabra, priced honestly.
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US Silver Coins & Bullion
Pre-1965 coins, Eagles, Maple Leafs, and bars.
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Where Can You Sell Silver Safely?
Some web-based cash-for-silver companies have been reported to pay as little as 5% of the silver's actual value, and you have to mail your items away before you know the price. When you sell to a local silver buyer, you can watch the scale, hear the offer in person, and say no. That simple step is how you get a fair price. Read about selling silver privately and the first-time seller bonus.
How we meet
Mike is available to meet days, evenings, and weekends. Please call (773) 490-9828 to schedule.
Cook County Buyers has a private office in Northbrook, IL, available by appointment only. Call, text, or send a description of your items through the quote form, and Mike will arrange a time to meet at the office. Or, if you prefer, Mike can meet you at a coffee shop or restaurant near you in Chicago or the suburbs.
Ready for a fair, no-pressure quote?
Text photos to (773) 490-9828 or contact Cook County Buyers.