Tag Archives: Silver

How much is the silver from developing negatives in printing worth refined?

I have 7.7 silver from developing negatives in printing, how much would this bring if I took it to refine? – Trisha in Pittsburg, KS

Is it worth recycling 160 pounds of old negatives?

We are clearing out our office and realized we still have about 160 pounds worth of old negatives from our monthly publication. Wonder if these are worth recycling? – Dixie in Berkeley, CA

What is the best way to sell silver coins?

I have some old silver coins that I would like to sell. What is the best way to go about this? — Amber in Pensacola, FL

Is there an easy way to tell what grade a silver item is?

Is there an easy way to tell what grade a silver item is? — Austin in Naperville, IL

Precious Metal Terms and Uses

I am an avid metal detector user and am studying up on some of the industry terminology as I prepare to get some of the items I have found refined. For examples, what is meant by “gold filled”, “troy ounce” and “pennyweight.” — Rick in Louisiana, MO