Sell Silverware & Sterling Flatware in Greenville, SC

Short answer: we buy sterling silver flatware, tea sets, and serving pieces in Greenville and pay cash on the spot, based on the live silver price and the weight of the sterling. We check every piece for maker’s marks and collector value before pricing, so you get the higher of melt value or collector value.

Want to sell silverware in Greenville? Bring in your sterling flatware, serving pieces, or full sets and we’ll weigh and verify everything in front of you, then make a fair offer based on the live silver price. Whether you inherited a full chest of sterling or have a few odd pieces, walk in during business hours. No appointment, no obligation.

We’re a family-run shop with 15+ years buying silver in the Upstate and more than 700 five-star Google reviews from neighbors who got a fair, honest deal.

Why Greenville sells to us

• We buy complete sets or odd pieces — full flatware chests, single forks, serving spoons, tea sets, and trays.
• Sterling priced on real silver content — offers tied to the live silver spot price and the weight of your pieces.
• We verify it in front of you — we confirm it’s genuine sterling (.925) and weigh everything while you watch.
• 700+ 5-star reviews — one of the most-reviewed and most-trusted silver buyers in Greenville.
• Cash on the spot — paid the same visit, no mailing anything off and waiting on a check.

What we buy

We buy sterling silver in every form, complete sets or a single piece:

• Flatware sets and single pieces (forks, knives, spoons, serving spoons, ladles, carving sets)
• Tea and coffee services, trays, platters, and holloware
• Candlesticks and candelabra, bowls, dishes, pitchers, and cups
• Baby cups and rattles, Judaica and religious silver
• Mixed, incomplete, or monogrammed sets and odd pieces

We pay attention to makers and patterns that carry value above melt, including Tiffany & Co., Gorham, Reed & Barton, Towle, Wallace, International Silver, and older coin silver (pre-1868 pieces, often unmarked or stamped “coin”). Anything marked .925 or “sterling” is genuine sterling. We also look at silverplate case by case, at no charge, and tell you honestly what is sterling and what is plate.

Selling other items? See sell gold, sell silver, sell coins, diamonds, and platinum.

Selling other items? See sell gold, sell silver, sell coins, diamonds, and platinum.

What to know before you sell your sterling silver

1. Do not clean or polish it first. Tarnish does not lower what you are paid, and over-cleaning can damage marks and patina that collectors value. Bring it as-is.
2. Knife handles and some serving pieces are weighted. Hollow handles are often filled with cement or resin, which has no silver value, so a flatware set is not a simple weight-times-spot calculation. We account for this in front of you so the offer is accurate.
3. Some sterling is worth more than melt. Marked patterns from makers like Tiffany, Gorham, Reed & Barton, Towle, and Wallace can carry collector value, so we check each piece for a maker’s mark and pattern before pricing.
4. Not everything marked “silver” is sterling. Silverplate (often marked EPNS, “Rogers Bros,” or “Community Plate”) has little melt value. We test each piece so there are no surprises.
5. The silver price affects the answer. When silver runs high, common patterns are often worth more melted than as a collectible; when it is lower, collector value can win. We weigh both and pay you the higher of the two.

As a rough idea, a basic sterling place setting is usually priced off current melt value, while a marked Gorham or Reed & Barton pattern in good condition may be evaluated for collector value first. We show you the math either way, and there is never any pressure or obligation to sell.

How it works

Frequently asked questions

How much is sterling silverware worth?

Sterling flatware is priced on its actual silver content: the live silver spot price times the weight of the sterling, adjusted for the .925 purity. We weigh every piece in front of you and show you the math.

How do I know if my silverware is real sterling?

Genuine sterling is stamped “Sterling” or “.925” on the back of each piece. Bring it in and we’ll check it for free and separate the sterling from any silverplate.

Do you buy silverplate?

Silverplate has very little melt value, but we’ll look at it case by case. Bring everything in and we’ll tell you honestly what’s worth money and what isn’t.

Do you buy incomplete sets or single pieces?

Yes. A full flatware chest, a handful of forks, or one serving piece are all welcome. You don’t need a complete set.

Is my silverware worth more than its silver weight?

Sometimes. Marked patterns from makers like Tiffany, Gorham, Reed & Barton, Towle, and Wallace can be worth more than melt. We check every piece for a maker’s mark and pattern and pay you the higher of collector value or metal value.

What makers or patterns are worth more?

Tiffany & Co., Gorham, Reed & Barton, Towle, Wallace, and International Silver are common higher-value names in the Upstate, along with older coin silver. Bring your pieces in and we will identify the marks for you at no charge.

Do I need an appointment?

No, walk-ins are welcome during business hours. For a large sterling set or an estate, call ahead so we can set aside time and cash.

How fast do I get paid?

On the spot. We pay cash the same visit; for larger purchases we may pay part by check.

Who buys your silver

Greenville Gold & Silver is a family business. Dan Hilliard founded it in 2012, and his sons Michael and Greg Hilliard buy at the counter today. With 15+ years handling sterling and estate silver in the Upstate, they check makers, patterns, and marks in front of you and pay the higher of collector or melt value.

Sell your silverware today

Greenville Gold & Silver — 1637 Woodruff Rd, Ste C, Greenville, SC 29607

Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 10am–3pm · No appointment needed