Our prices, published flat
Every price on this page is a flat dollar figure, posted before you ship: silverplate by the pound, pewter, brass and more. Sterling silver, coins and gold are quoted to you in writing, and nothing in those categories is processed until you accept.
Prices are subject to market changes.
| Item | We pay (CAD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Silver plated flatware (forks, spoons, serving pieces) | $10.00/lb | per pound, flat |
| Silver plated holloware (teapots, trays, candlesticks) | $7.00/lb | Quadruple plate and Britannia metal (EPBM) holloware counts as holloware. Britannia STANDARD silver is a different thing entirely and is quoted in writing. |
| Silver plated knives (non-magnetic handle) | $3.50/lb | Most of a knife's weight is its blade and filled handle, which is why knives have their own rate. |
| Sterling silver /925 | Quote on request | Quoted in writing before anything is processed, and nothing is melted until you accept. Ask us before you ship and we will tell you what your set is worth. |
| Pewter (marked pewter) | $10.00/lb | Genuine pewter is almost always marked, unless very old. |
| Brass and bronze | $2.50/lb | per pound, flat |
| Copper-nickel | $2.50/lb | per pound, flat |
| Anything magnetic (iron, steel) | No value | Try the magnet test before you pack: if a strong magnet grabs it firmly, leave it at home. |
| Item | How it is handled |
|---|---|
| Silver coins | Quoted in writing before anything is processed, and the quote naturally prices rare dates individually instead of melting them blind. Decline the quote and your coins come back by tracked courier at your shipping cost. Details on the silver coins page. |
| Weighted sterling (cement-filled candlesticks and the like) | Priced on recoverable silver only; the deduction shows on your itemized receipt, never sprung on you. |
| Signed and branded sterling pieces | Included in your written sterling quote. A signed piece or complete set from a known maker can be worth more whole than melted: if you think you have one, email a photo to contact@silverplatecanada.ca first and we will say so plainly before you ship. |
Sterling silver, gold jewellery, dental gold, bullion and silver coins: we still buy them, by written quote. Call us or note it on your label request form. We contact you with a written quote before processing, and nothing in those categories is processed until you approve. Decline the quote and those items come back by tracked courier at your shipping cost, quoted in writing before they ship.
Prices are subject to market changes. The prices posted on the day your parcel is processed are the prices you are paid.
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We also buy
We also buy the following. No posted pricing: call us or note it on your label request and we will take care of you.
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Copper wire
- Stainless steel
- Industrial solder
- Cell phones
- Circuit boards
- Gold jewellery
- Dental gold
- Gold and silver bullion
- Silver coins
- Sterling silver and sterling flatware
The one fee we have, published up front: settlements of $250 or more are processed free. Settlements under $250 carry a $25 processing fee. If you are close to the line, send everything in one shipment rather than two small ones. Consolidating is always in your favour.
Payment methods and timing
| Method | Timing | Fee to you |
|---|---|---|
| Interac e-Transfer | Within 4 business days of your parcel arriving (published-rate items). Sterling silver, gold, dental gold, bullion and silver coins pay after you approve the written quote. | None |
| Cheque by mail | Mailed with the same timing, if you prefer paper | None |
| Cash, PayPal, cards, crypto | Not offered | We keep the payment trail clean and traceable, for your protection and ours. |
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