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Update - so to repeat Mr. Nate's Lesson #4...
Lesson #4 - Always check back at shop where you find a goodie, just in case.

Two weeks later and the tray appeared! I was afraid it may be plated because trays are so large and heavy. But this has the same marks as the other pieces for 800 silver

 

Total of all 5 pieces 3632.

 

Wheeee!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats! Three pounds and change of silver for .... not nearly melt. Congrats! Wish I had a thrift like that still open.

 

Yea, most are still closed, I know of only 2 that are open. I can't blame them, most of the staff are volunteers, and in our area almost all are senior citizens.

When I drove by this thrift about a month ago and and saw the open sign I couldn't get inside fast enough

 

Same here. One took one look at the regs for reopening and closed for good. The church thrift I really want to get back into, it's an old main-line high-income place, is run by mostly if not all seniors. I've scored more good stuff in there.... I was in there the last day they were open.

 

Oh, boy! Great advice from Mr. N. x 2! Glad for you, Marie!

 

I think maybe we're looking at over 3600 grams total? In that case ...8 pounds or so? Or am I just dreaming?

 

My math must be slipping... 1600 grams isn't almost two pounds, it's more like three. (duh)

 

Aka at current melt, about $1100 just for the tray. WHEEEEE!

 

This is just too good to be true!

 

I know stracci, I doubt I will ever come across this kind of luck again! But it was fun this time

 

We live for these moments where we are in the right place at the right time. And a little bit of knowledge and a gut feeling makes all the difference. I'm glad you found this fabulous silver set!

 

Meanwhile, I thought I saw a sterling demi-tasse set in the thrift today. "Made in China" .... boo. At least one of us scored.

 

Don't worry evelyb30, as Scarlet said..."After all, tomorrow is another day!"

 

Yay Yay Yay Yippy Woohooooo yayyyY!~ That proves the rule now doesn't it? I got chills looking at that photo.... I just LOVE big silver for next to nothing great job being persistent!

 

Thank you Mr. Nate for all your lessons and encouragement