A Common Seller Mistake

I bought this piece of sterling today for $25. The seller made a common mistake of selling this piece based on what he got it for rather than what it is worth.

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[InvalidAuthorization]

what did you look for or find on craigslist to pick something like that up?

[terminal99]

@InvalidAuthorization I did a search for sterling silver in the for sale section.

[spacecarb]

Really only two oz of silver in that thing? it looks huge

[terminal99]

@spacecarb It's only a candy dish. I wish it was a bigger piece.

[DELTA912420]

fuel,time,miles,and how common.. i take that all in and go from there. Got an Older Rare RV for $500, but to tow it was $200 more, so $700 lighter i was still under the $1000 he asked for.

[terminal99]

@collectorhistory I love old pickup trucks. I've always thought of getting one just to go around picking in. Will

[ipulgadotcom]

very good selling points in this video. Its not worth restoring, but just on the value of silver alone, that is a great piece to come across. For $25.00 you can't beat that! Nice find!

[terminal99]

@collectorhistory Comments never upset me as long as the writer sticks to the facts such as yourself. You make a good point that many pickers do not take into account. There are costs other than just what's paid for an item. I don't consider my time a cost - I do this as more of a hobby. I love the thrill of the hunt. I can't remember exactly what I sold this piece for (over $60)but silver was over $40 at the time. I never travel far when checking out listings. My gas cost was under $5. Will

[sunshinerinker]

he left you some profit. Especially when he got it for free.

I just got a box full of things like that for 5.00 at an auction.

In my favor people do not like the way those pieces look and really do not think they are worth much. So I am usually the only one buying them where I go.