If you’re looking to sell your sterling silver flatware, you’re not alone. We recently visited a woman in Silver Spring who had decided to part with her grandmother’s sterling silver. Like many families, she realized the beautiful set had been sitting unused for years, and her children didn’t want it.
Client quickly arranges for an in-home visit to examine her flatware
She found Orion’s Attic through online and AI searches. She contacted us and quickly arranged a private appointment at her home.
After confirming that the flatware was sterling silver, we explained exactly how sterling is valued. We then made her a fair offer, which she happily accepted.
Privacy means a lot to people selling precious metals
She especially appreciated being able to complete the transaction in the privacy of her own home instead of loading valuable silver into her car and driving across town. We answered her questions, explained exactly what we were buying and how we arrived at our offer, and she was paid immediately.
She also shared something we’ve been hearing more and more often. Several brick-and-mortar gold and silver dealers told her they were no longer buying directly from the public. One reason is that many of the nation’s largest precious metals refiners continue to experience significant backlogs, delaying payments to dealers for an indefinite period. The refiners themselves acknowledge those delays on their websites.
That has made selling options more limited for many people.
Fortunately, Orion’s Attic continues to purchase sterling silver flatware, sterling hollowware, gold and silver coins, and fine jewelry on a regular basis. If you’re ready to sell your sterling silver flatware, we offer private in-home appointments, prompt payment, and a straightforward explanation of exactly what we’re buying and why.
We’re also seeing a growing number of people from Montgomery County and throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia turning to Orion’s Attic when they’re ready to sell sterling silver and other precious metal items.
What The Client Said After Selling Sterling Silver Flatware to Orion’s Attic
The client mentioned here was kind enough to leave us a five-star review on Google. This is what she said:
I contacted Orion’s Attic to sell a set of inherited sterling silver flatware from my parents’ house, and the entire experience was absolutely flawless. Instead of forcing me to pack up valuable family silver and drive it to a storefront, Chris arranged a private, in-home appointment. Having him meet me right at the house provided immense convenience and peace of mind. Chris was incredibly professional, respectful, and transparent—taking the time to verify the sterling silver markings, explain exactly how the precious metals are valued, and walk me through how he calculated the offer. He made a very fair offer on the spot and paid immediately. It is rare to find business owners with this level of honesty, clear communication, and straightforwardness. If you have fine jewelry or sterling silver flatware sitting unused in drawers, do not hesitate to contact Chris at Orion’s Attic for a completely stress-free, private transaction.
Need to Sell Your Sterling Flatware, Gold or Silver? We can pay you today.
Contact Orion’s Attic today to learn how we can make the process easier. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel at Orion’s Attic TV, too.
Learn more about liquidating estates in our Estate Liquidation and Downsizing Guide.
About Orion’s Attic
Orion’s Attic is a full-service estate liquidation, downsizing, and home cleanout company based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Founded in 2011, we complete more than 100 full-home estate liquidation and cleanout projects each year. This helps families through complex transitions in a professional, stress-free way.
We serve Montgomery County (Ashton, Aspen Hill, Barnesville, Bethesda, Boyds, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Colesville, Derwood, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Glen Echo, Laytonsville, Montgomery Village, Olney, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Spring, Spencerville, Takoma Park, Wheaton), Frederick County, Howard County (Columbia, Ellicott City), Prince George’s County (College Park, Greenbelt, Hyattsville), Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.
