Heavy sterling silver items composed of 90% silver can be worth a small fortune depending on the metal market. Since there is only a small amount of silver on each item, there is no melting value for silverplate. Pieces that are more decorative, rare, and in good condition might sell for more money.

What can you do with silverplate silverware?

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Can I scrap silver plated items?

To cash in on your scrap silver plated items, you can easily sell them to your local scrap yard. Some scrap yards will be friendlier then others, so call ahead for pricing and to get a feeling for whether or not a yard seems understanding. Some scrap yards even have a special “silver plated scrap” price.

Will vinegar and salt dissolve silver?

Aluminum foil and vinegar can be used to clean tarnished silver due to a chemical process called ion exchange. A vinegar and salt solution transfers some of the silver molecules to the foil, removing the tarnished surface and showing the bright silver beneath.

How do you clean tarnished silver plated items?

Add 1 to 2 cups boiling water (youll need enough liquid to completely submerge your silver pieces). Place pieces into the dish in a single layer. Soak lightly tarnished pieces for 30 seconds or up to 3 minutes for more heavily tarnished pieces. Remove items with tongs, dry, and buff.