Weighted Sterling Silver Buyer in Chicago
Some sterling items are weighted. They are filled with cement or pitch and covered with a thin layer of sterling silver. These pieces are usually marked Sterling Weighted or Weighted. Candlesticks and candelabra are almost always weighted, and some bowls and dishes are as well.
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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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What Weighted Silver Is Worth
Because most of the weight is filler, we pay for weighted pieces at 10% of their actual gross weight. That is standard in the trade, and it is why a heavy pair of candlesticks is worth less than it feels.
How Much Do You Need to Sell?
We buy weighted items along with other sterling but usually will not meet for weighted pieces alone unless you have around 30 pounds total. Text photos or use the online quote form and we will help you from there.
What We Pay
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?
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.
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Text photos to (773) 490-9828 or contact Cook County Buyers.