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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;MrNate, post: 8169460, member: 5515&quot;]Thank you very much for the question Roshan, I’ll answer by describing my process in the thrift store:</p><p><br /></p><p>1. I’m always starting with my eyes, and I’m trying to look for any silverware that looks tarnished. Any slight discoloration is worth closer inspection. Of course sometimes I think I’m seeing discoloration that is really just coloration of stainless steel but I quickly see that and move on.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. Once I see some tarnish I’m immediately flipping the item over looking for obvious marks. 99% of the time I solve the puzzle right there; there’s either some obvious silver or silver plate marks.</p><p><br /></p><p>3. That leaves me with 1% of the time, no obvious silver or silver plate marks. The first thing I’m doing is slightly bending the piece to feel for flexion. If the silverware is stiff as a board, and not incredibly thick, I’m usually ending my evaluation right there. I’m looking at the back of the spoon/fork to see if there’s nickel plating wear, I’m observing the tarnish closer and I’m hopefully looking for little hidden marks like this. Really I’m looking for any clue to rule in or out the possibility of real silver based on what’s in front of me and my overall experience.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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