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Discussion in 'Silver' started by Marie Forjan, Aug 28, 2020.

  1. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Update - so to repeat Mr. Nate's Lesson #4...
    Lesson #4 - Always check back at shop where you find a goodie, just in case.

    Two weeks later and the tray appeared! I was afraid it may be plated because trays are so large and heavy. But this has the same marks as the other pieces for 800 silver :):):):):):):):)


    800SilverTray.jpg
     
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  2. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    Total of all 5 pieces 3632. :wideyed::wideyed::wideyed::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot:
     
  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Wheeee!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats! Three pounds and change of silver for .... not nearly melt. Congrats! Wish I had a thrift like that still open.
     
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  4. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Yea, most are still closed, I know of only 2 that are open. I can't blame them, most of the staff are volunteers, and in our area almost all are senior citizens.

    When I drove by this thrift about a month ago and and saw the open sign I couldn't get inside fast enough :cool:
     
  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Same here. One took one look at the regs for reopening and closed for good. The church thrift I really want to get back into, it's an old main-line high-income place, is run by mostly if not all seniors. I've scored more good stuff in there.... I was in there the last day they were open.
     
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  6. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Oh, boy! Great advice from Mr. N. x 2! Glad for you, Marie! :cigar:
     
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  7. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    I think maybe we're looking at over 3600 grams total? In that case ...8 pounds or so? Or am I just dreaming?
     
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  8. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    My math must be slipping... 1600 grams isn't almost two pounds, it's more like three. (duh)
     
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  9. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Aka at current melt, about $1100 just for the tray. WHEEEEE!
     
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  10. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    This is just too good to be true! :joyful::woot::)
     
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  11. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    I know stracci, I doubt I will ever come across this kind of luck again! But it was fun this time :shame:
     
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  12. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    We live for these moments where we are in the right place at the right time. And a little bit of knowledge and a gut feeling makes all the difference. I'm glad you found this fabulous silver set!
     
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  13. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Meanwhile, I thought I saw a sterling demi-tasse set in the thrift today. "Made in China" .... boo. At least one of us scored.
     
  14. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Don't worry evelyb30, as Scarlet said..."After all, tomorrow is another day!" ;)
     
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  15. MrNate

    MrNate Well-Known Member

    Yay Yay Yay Yippy Woohooooo yayyyY!~ That proves the rule now doesn't it? I got chills looking at that photo.... I just LOVE big silver for next to nothing :) :) :) great job being persistent!
     
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  16. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Thank you Mr. Nate for all your lessons and encouragement :D:D:D:D
     
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