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Unique Trick you can use at Flea Markets and Garage Sales to identify gold and silver. Only a FEW people know this! You can make money on the side with Ebay or Craigslist by using this trick and have an edge on the competition.

Use face powder to see if something is gold or silver. Make sure to have a magnet and a good eye to see "925" or "14k" markings.

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  • Hi...Thanks for the tip, I just subbed. In your more info box, you mention Craigslist and E-bay.

    Where would one advertise on Craigslist to find buyers?

    Thanks in advance for your answer...

    REV 18

  • @goscott4 It depends on the item. You can list in the "For Sale" area through different categories.

  • So alrighty. I just did this and I had some questions. I tried it with a silver coin, 2 gold coins, a rose gold ring, and a 1€ piece. That's all I have around me at the moment. The silver coin left a nice mark, as did the euro, and the rose gold ring. The gold coins however, did NOT. I did purchase them from a reputable dealer. So I'm wondering exactly what metals this powder reacts with. I can't seem to find an answer online. thanks!

  • @kendalismyname Sometimes you can go to a jeweler and have them test the coins for you, or you could get a gold testing kit. I use this when I'm looking for gold or silver at sales without looking too suspicious.

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  • you are beautiful

  • 1964 Kennedy half is 90% silver, 1965-1969 are 40% silver

    

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  • Very helpful but does something need a silver marking (like 92.5) on it to be silver? I checked with a magnet and some make-up (used my girlfriends btw :)) and it passed both tests but it has no sterling markings

  • she is so faded xD!!!

  • I'm guessing the dark that rubs off is from the foundation, like micro sandpaper, shaving a small amount off the metal away. It would naturally shave larger amounts from softer metals. Makes sense to me anyhow.

  • Well, I'll be darned. I didn't know about that!

  • Cool trick.  I'll borrow my brother's makeup.

  • Interesting

    

  • Holla! Have you tried the Intellitus Cash System (just google it)? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my father made lots of cash.

  • @toughy299 You Are Right...

  • @Srd1126 You Are Wrong...

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