On 4/22/2017 11:30 AM, Gary wrote:
> On 4/22/2017 8:49 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
>> Jill, wrap each individual piece in a small bit of tissue and for the
>> spoons and forks,
>> nestle them together and put a piece of small-bubble bubble wrap
>> around the bunch.
>> Wrap knives and serving pieces the same way. The only thing to do for
>> no damage
>> during shipping is to keep them from banging around against each other.
>> Donate the chest to Goodwill or another thrift shop.
>>
>> N.
>
> After hearing Jill's story about that place, I wouldn't deal with them.
> I'd do local. Try Craigslist or even an auction with a minimum starting
> price.
>
It would be a PITA to wrap (I counted) 107 pieces and then buy paper or
bubble wrap. They did make me a prospective offer $1139, but have the
option to refuse the items. Then I have to pay to have them send it
back if they don't buy it.

> Also don't expect full value, just accept a decent amount. Better some
> money in the bank than silverware in a drawer unused year after year.
>
The value is subjective, anyway. What the market will bear. People
just don't use silverware like they used to.

> My daughter had a full set of silverware. Don't know if she still has it
> but she doesn't need that old-school fancy. Hers was from "Reed and
> Barton" and the pattern was ."Hampton Court." It was minimal fancy and
> not overly ornate. Original price was approx. $250 per 5 place setting.
>
Easy enough to look up, Gary.

https://www.silverqueen.com/Product-...AMPTON%20COURT

Oh, they have pieces of that on replacements.com, too.

> Me: I still use my nice grocery store ware. I do have a fancy stainless
> set made by Oneida. It has a mild seafood pattern. I like it but I
> almost never use it. Mine sits in a dusty box and only gets used once or
> twice a year. I should sell mine to someone that might actually enjoy
> it and use it every day, not just.....
>
I bought my stainless flatware at JCP. Been using it for decades. I
don't use the *silver*.

Jill