Where to find extremely Cheap Silver!

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In this video we discuss unusual or weird bits of silver and where you should look for them. Did you know you can find silver in the toiletries section of Thrift Stores? It's lurking in the glassware! Candles! Sewing Notions! Picture section! It's almost everywhere when you know how to find it! In this video we show and discuss a sterling candle snuffer, a sterling picture frame, 999 fine silver jewelry that doesn't look like jewelry, unmarked silver, silver clay (yes modeling clay with silver in it!), glassware that incorporates silver, silver breastfeeding covers for healing sores, south american tupu used to wear shawls, sterling thimbles, and sterling coasters. The intent of this video is to share weird and unusual places I have found silver and where you should be looking if you want to find it cheap. And really, who doesn't want to pay pennies on the dollar for silver? If you need to see markings, try out this cheap loupe. Works fine (generally, quality control isn't great), but at $7USD it can't be beat: https://amzn.to/4fWPjIy We often employ a cheap magnet of a type you can find here if you need one: https://amzn.to/4hf65nd ($7USD at the time I am uploading this video) The gold test kit I use is this one if you would like to get your own: https://amzn.to/4kugYnt This video discusses unusual places to find cheap silver at thrift stores and garage sales (0:12). The creator emphasizes that these overlooked items are often inexpensive because people don't realize they contain silver (0:27). Here are some of the unusual silver items and where to find them: Unmarked Silver Jewelry: The creator shows a necklace (0:58) and a belt buckle (3:31) that were purchased for very little money but turned out to be pure silver after being tested. The key is to learn what neglected silver looks like (2:23) and not just rely on markings (5:01). Candle Snuffers: These can be found with candles or candle sticks and are often overlooked (5:17). The video shows a Gorham Sterling candle snuffer found for 50 cents (5:43). Picture Frames: Silver picture frames can be found in the picture section (6:48). An example of a Revere Barton Sterling frame is shown (6:56). Glassware with Sterling Rims: These items, like coasters (7:32) or old bottles (9:10), are found in the glassware or toiletries section. The markings can be difficult to see, leading to them being overlooked (8:30). Silver Breastfeeding Covers: These unusual items (9:42) are made of 925 sterling silver and are used for healing. They can be found in random sections like kitchenware or toiletries, as their purpose might not be immediately obvious (10:49). Precious Metal Clay: This crafting material, specifically Mitsubishi Precious Metal Clay (12:30), contains pure silver and can be found in arts and crafts sections (13:42). Encased Silver Coins/Medals: The creator found a .9995 fine silver medal encased in plastic, suggesting a second look at such items that might seem like mere trinkets (14:41). Decorative Charms/Containers: Small items like decorative containers or those used for sewing notions can sometimes be sterling silver (16:30). Thimbles: Sterling silver thimbles can be found in the sewing section of thrift shops (17:09). They are often marked with hallmarks that can help identify their origin and date (17:45). South American Tupu Pins: These unique, often unmarked, solid silver objects (19:51) are South American garments pins found in antique or knick-knack sections (22:52).