Resisting the urge to not scrap sterling flatwear

Does anyone find themselves in this position? While I cannot bring myself to scrap a Gorham set I have been piecemealing out, I would on average so far make 20% more if I just scrapped it for cash and at 7.5% of the work! Talk about frustrating...

 

Tell me about it, I have some British hallmarked George III pieces that I know I will get less for at a b&m auction than I would if I scrapped. Its a bit sad really.

 

That is sad. On the inverse- some light weight items like napkin rings seem to move at a price above their weight, depending on the design- at least on eBay.

 

everyone wants the biggest bang for their buck..... or sterling fork , they can get !
there is lots of silver out there , so scrap it and hunt for more .....

 

I only scrap run of the mill or damaged pieces. The "good" stuff I hoard.

 

I hoard some, scrap the damaged or no-design pieces, and sell some to pay for the rest. It's a crying shame when antiques sell for less than scrap value.

 

It is really difficult for me to keep any silver when my silver refiner pays 90% for scrap silver and 98% for gold.

 

That would tempt me too!

 

see any good birthday threads recently ????????????????

 

Can your gold and silver guy be my friend too??