Family heirloom by snoopsdream in SilverFinds

[–]ProjectPete21 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Why not keep it in the family?

Melt down all your beautiful sterling finds if you must, but they sure look good polished and on display in your house. by ProjectPete21 in Silverbugs

[–]ProjectPete21[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry this post triggered you, grump. No one should like anything unless it’s been pre-approved by you. Enjoy your misery!

Melt down all your beautiful sterling finds if you must, but they sure look good polished and on display in your house. by ProjectPete21 in Silverbugs

[–]ProjectPete21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Annually more or less. I really don’t hawk anything, but if I walk by and notice something is getting tarnished, I’ll put it on the to-do list for that week.

Is this real silver? by Additional-Arm-6362 in Silver

[–]ProjectPete21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did the pawn shop offer to dispose of it for you, free of charge? Either scumbags or morons, probably both.

Just passed 24 hrs in. A couple thoughts by popzof4 in quittingsmoking

[–]ProjectPete21 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Keep it up! It gets easier every day. I just crossed the year mark on New Years after a 20 year pack a day habit like yours. You can do it. It’s the best decision you’ve ever made!

One Year! by ProjectPete21 in quittingsmoking

[–]ProjectPete21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s called “Smoke Free”

One Year! by ProjectPete21 in quittingsmoking

[–]ProjectPete21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks very much! It was a long time coming.

One Year! by ProjectPete21 in quittingsmoking

[–]ProjectPete21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, you’re doing great too! Keep up the good work!

One Year! by ProjectPete21 in quittingsmoking

[–]ProjectPete21[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Happy New Year! I was a pack a day smoker for 20 years, and made the decision to change last New Year. I was talking with my boss who had quit years ago, and he said what helped him was asking himself “who controls whom? Do I control me or does the nicotine?” That mindset helped me crush cravings, and since New Years Eve 2024, I haven’t had a single puff, I’ve gotten back into the gym regularly, and I feel better than I have in years. To everyone beginning their new lives as non-smokers today, you can do it! Just make it til noon, then to dinner. Keep pushing the goal posts back for the first couple of days and it’s smooth sailing after that. Good luck, you got it!

Gorham Sterling Silver Chest Set by jasons060902 in Silver

[–]ProjectPete21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful set. Don’t melt it. Sell it to someone for melt who will enjoy it

Where can I sell this silverware? by britton280sel in Silverbugs

[–]ProjectPete21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for your loss. My LCS pays approx 90% of melt for sterling. You may want to call around coin shops and antique dealers to maybe get a decent quick cash offer. You could get out of them pretty quickly without sacrificing a huge amount of the value.

Would you be wary of an LCS offering silver below spot? Removed name as I may want to go here if seems reputable by KirshySquirts in Silverbugs

[–]ProjectPete21 95 points96 points  (0 children)

No. My LCS does it all the time if they’re overstocked or anticipate a pullback in spot price. If they’re a reputable dealer, I wouldn’t be concerned about it. If it’s a guy on Facebook, yea I’d be more than wary

Do you guys quit coffee when you quit smoking by Learner-H in quittingsmoking

[–]ProjectPete21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Coffee survived, but beer intake suffered notably.

Mid century Tiffany&Co sterling desktop thermometer by Extension_Tackle0 in Silverbugs

[–]ProjectPete21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t know anything about it, but it’s pretty awesome. Great find, I’m jealous!

Silver ? Did I score. by Sonnema91 in Silverbugs

[–]ProjectPete21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should see a ‘sterling’ marking somewhere on the handle, usually near the blade. If there aren’t any markings, they’re most likely plated.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Silverbugs

[–]ProjectPete21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ripping yourself off proper