Sell sterling silver flatware, tea sets and serving pieces
A chest of silverware you never use, a tea set from a family home, or serving pieces packed away for years: if it’s sterling, MINTY buys it. We test each piece in front of you and pay on the spot by cheque or e-transfer if you choose to sell.
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Sterling silver for the table and home
Not sure if it’s sterling? Call (647) 503-5627 before you book, or email a photo to hello@mintygold.ca, and we’ll guide you.
What we buy
- Sterling flatware, single pieces or full chests
- Tea sets
- Serving pieces
- Sterling candlesticks and vanity pieces
- Souvenir spoons
Sterling or silver-plated?
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper, and is usually stamped 925 or Sterling. Silver plate is a thin coating of silver over brass, copper or lead.
We buy sterling silver, but we don’t buy silver-plated items. Silver-plated items can be recycled at AIM.
Three ways to sell your silverware
At our Burlington shop
Sit down with a certified buyer at 496 Brant St in downtown Burlington. Visit the shop
At a pop-up near you
We visit shops and community centres across Ontario, including Brantford, Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Oakville and Ottawa. Find a pop-up
Pick-up, anywhere in Canada
A MINTY advisor comes to you and documents your items. You get an offer within 24 hours, and if you don’t sell, your items come back free within 48 hours. Request a pick-up
Tested in front of you, paid on the spot
Book or drop in
Book a free evaluation online. If you only have an item or two, feel free to drop in and use our walk-up window during shop hours.
We test each piece
Each item is tested individually by a certified precious metals buyer, right in front of you, using professional tools including our XRF device for metal analysis.
You decide
Our buy price is tied to the live market. There’s no rush, no pressure and no obligation to sell.
Get paid
If you choose to sell, you’re paid on the spot by cheque or e-transfer.
Questions about selling silverware
More questions? Call (647) 503-5627 or email hello@mintygold.ca. See all FAQs.
Do you buy silver-plated items?
No. We buy sterling silver, but we don’t buy silver-plated items. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper; silver plate is a thin coating of silver over brass, copper or lead. Silver-plated items can be recycled at AIM.
My set is heavy. Can you come to me?
Yes. With Pick Up & Pay, a MINTY advisor comes to you anywhere in Canada, documents your items and collects them free of charge. You get an offer within 24 hours.
How do you set your price?
Our buy price is tied to the live market. You can see today’s gold and silver prices and estimate your items on our What We Pay page. We weigh and test every piece in front of you before we make an offer.
Is the evaluation free?
Yes. Evaluations are complimentary and there’s never an obligation to sell.
How do I get paid?
If you choose to sell, you’re paid on the spot by cheque or e-transfer. The choice is always yours.
Do I need ID?
Yes. By law, you must be at least 18 years old and show a valid form of identification to sell.
Curious what your silver is worth?
Book a free, no-pressure evaluation. We’ll test each piece and tell you what we’d pay.