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Jim Stringer

U.S.
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returns 05/28/2012
Expertise

I can answer questions about sterling flatware and other sterling pieces. I cannot answer specific questions about silver plate pieces. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE ME A VERBAL DESCRIPTION OF YOUR PATTERN AND ASK ME TO IDENTIFY IT. Attach a picture if you need such help. I gain much of my information through my discussion blog about sterling flatware, http://www.SilverChatter.com. DISCLAIMER: I buy and sell sterling flatware. I receive many questions regarding the value of sterling pieces and I try to be impartial in my answers but you should be aware of this potential conflict of interest.

Experience in the area

Buyer and seller of sterling pieces for over ten years. Author of the blog, www.SilverChatter.com. Sterling silver writer for www.Examiner.com.

Publications

Examiner.com; SilverChatter.com; "Selling_Your_Silver: A Guide to Finding a Buyer and Getting a Good Price (www.lulu.com/spotlight/georgiasilver)

Education/Credentials

BS, University of Alabama; MS, University of Maryland

What do you like about this subject?

Of course, I enjoy buying and selling sterling pieces. But I also enjoy the lasting beauty of the pieces.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I learn something new with every piece I touch. Since they are all previously owned, each piece has its own unique character.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Are newer pieces inferior to older pieces of the same pattern from the same manufacturer? If so, have corporate buyouts been the culprits. Selling your sterling pieces for scrap.


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  • Knowledgeability 9.78
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 8.9
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 8.0
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 7
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 2656
  • Volunteer Since 2009-11-24
  • Prestige Points 19720

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Recent Answers from Jim Stringer

2012-05-24 Additional Pieces:

Hi, Billie.    It's very common for sets to be built over the years and odd numbers of pieces is also common. People often add to sets when they find a bargain or for some special event.    Standard sources

2012-05-24 silver:

Hi, Gregg.    I've listed below my standard reference list. Some of the articles might help.    I'd start by trying to identify what is made of sterling. There is an article below that talks about sterling

2012-05-22 Royal Prestige Flatware:

Hi, Becky.    You can find a few listings for patterns from Royal Prestige at www.replacements.com . Your set probably is made of stainless steel or silver plate and may be from South Korea.    I'm not

2012-05-21 regency flatware:

Hi, Merina.    Review the article in the list below that discusses silver plate vs sterling. Then review the article in the list that talks about the value of silver plate flatware.   I think these will

2012-05-20 WB Mfg Co.:

Hi, Katie.    These may be from Weidlich Brothers Mfg. Co. The "1112" probably is a model number. Since the word, "Sterling", is not present along side the company name, I assume the "silver" is actually

 

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