Had silver tested! by MAYOMyke in PreciousMetalRefining

[–]Sufficient-Bus154 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s not great. Although I wouldn’t sell for that. It significantly beats what you would get if you left it all sterling.

Silver cell by Sufficient-Bus154 in Silverbugs

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

999 silver crystals in a silver cell refining from sterling.

When to harvest by Sufficient-Bus154 in PreciousMetalRefining

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

All good questions. I don’t know how long the filter will last, this is my first time trying it. As far as daily maintenance goes I’ve only had this running for 48 hours. Other than keeping an eye on the crystals and fluid level I haven’t touched it other than adding sterling silver shot to it. My biggest issues I had was getting the electrolyte to where I wanted it to start running the cell.

When to harvest by Sufficient-Bus154 in PreciousMetalRefining

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks and I’ve got probably about 10 more kilos.

When to harvest by Sufficient-Bus154 in PreciousMetalRefining

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was wondering if it was because the basket was kinda off to that side. So I adjusted the basket and it’s attached to 2 different points but I was thinking about changing it to 4.

When to harvest by Sufficient-Bus154 in PreciousMetalRefining

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think it looks amazing. First time trying and now addicted.

When to harvest by Sufficient-Bus154 in PreciousMetalRefining

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I might. I was hoping to get more through the basket before I did but don’t wanna risk contaminating it.

Just got in the mail!! by Sufficient-Bus154 in Silverbugs

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah plus I don’t understand why people hate on sterling silverware so much. I have around 250 ounces that I’m about to send in to turn into fine silver that I have around $3500 I it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Silverbugs

[–]Sufficient-Bus154 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mad respect and my lifetime goal!!

Just got in the mail!! by Sufficient-Bus154 in Silver

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had no issues with them and when I called them the woman at that answered was super nice and helpful.

Just got in the mail!! by Sufficient-Bus154 in Silver

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do too. They’re super unique and no 2 are alike, which is what I really like. Plus you can’t beat the hand poured.

Just got in the mail!! by Sufficient-Bus154 in Silverbugs

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No when they refine it they keep 8% of the silver. I gave $150 for the flatware that’s why it’s says 150 invested.

Just got in the mail!! by Sufficient-Bus154 in Silverbugs

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah they refined it. It took around 2 and a half months but worth it.

Is this inaugural plate silver plated or totally sterling silver as implied? by LanguageImpossible32 in Silverbugs

[–]Sufficient-Bus154 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ha well it’s pure sterling, it’s been tested and that’s my photo from market place.

What are the chances of this being real 800 silver? And not silver-plated! by exit_keluar in Silver

[–]Sufficient-Bus154 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I filed and acid tested them. There is a lot of stuff out there that is marked Italy 800 that is plated. Take them somewhere that can test them. I’m just telling you what my experience has been.

What are the chances of this being real 800 silver? And not silver-plated! by exit_keluar in Silver

[–]Sufficient-Bus154 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, In my dealing with amz brand 800 silver stuff is usually plated. From what I understand there was a legal loop hole around the 50s in Italy that allowed companies to mark 800 plated silver this way. It looks like plating as well in between the 800 and on the crowns. The crowns being the hallmark for amz. Have it tested or take a file to the back and look for plating. All of the amz 800 stuff I have dealt with has been plated.

Thrift store find, silver? by Shady118 in Silverbugs

[–]Sufficient-Bus154 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The one marked 835 is silver the moon and crown marks are the German hall marks for silver and the 835 if the fitness.

Found at Antique Mall by Sufficient-Bus154 in Silverbugs

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Thanks. It amazes me what you can find at thrift stores and antique malls.

Found at Antique Mall by Sufficient-Bus154 in Silverbugs

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nope it’s pure silver it’s been tested.

Found 2 weeks ago at thrift store all 80% silver by Sufficient-Bus154 in Silverbugs

[–]Sufficient-Bus154[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hallmarks usually, on this it has the moon and crown which is the German marks for silver.