GARAGE SALE GOLD AND SILVER JACKPOT

[@carolann1320]

Where did you get the little magnet? I need one of those. I went to a garage sale today, she didn’t have much but I did get some vintage Beatrice Potter books. Garage sales in Florida are tough. Most people who move here have gotten rid of stuff before they came down here.

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Check the affiliate links in this video description. They are really cheap and well worth it

[@carolann1320]

@@CommonwealthPicker will do. Thanks

[@cindylea7056]

So true Carol Ann cuz I’m a native Floridian and live in a snowbird town and garage sales can be tough except when looking for vintage Disney items the closer I go towards Disney the more I find🤣

[@Gary_Daytona]

@@cindylea7056 And even Disney stuff isn’t selling like is used to.

[@Gary_Daytona]

Great pickin’s Kevin, thanks for taking us along. We ALL need a jewelry ‘person’ like Reagan to help us out, she’s great at the IDs. Actually, you have strengths in every part of your team!

[@micpic119]

7:47 Cabin wall is what I thought of as soon as you picked up that wood organizer. It would have gone with your shipping table nicely! lol

[@anitahaviland3036]

Keep the silver. It is a great name and a wonderful pattern. It can only go up in value. I don't know if you use sterling silver tableware at home, but it is a treat to use daily for meals.

[@stacy_1328]

WOW- tennis bracelet for 50 cents!!!! Awesome!!

[@macl9395]

Make sure to let us know what that bracelet is worth. I'm very curious.

[@katycraig4328]

Wonderful meeting you! Thank you for your kindness 🙏

[@CommonwealthPicker]

You are very welcome thanks so much for watching.

[@roadwarrier9446]

Sterling knifes are heavy because the handles are filled with cement. Not much actual sterling weight. The money is in the spoons and forks... great find. A year ago I found a 5 pound bag of Gorham sterling spoons and forks for $5 at Goodwill.

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Excellent find for the goodwill

[@garytyree2054]

I’ll go you one better than that: a year or so ago a guy found an actual silver ingot at Goodwill plainly stamped with the assay mark... I forget what he paid for it but it was nothing near it’s actual value. He posted about it on a Facebook group I look in on occasionally.

[@vinyl1Earthlink]

Kevin, you are very slick when you are buying valuable items. The silver looks like it was used for everyday eating. Some people just have a mixture of interesting old stuff in their utensils drawer. I always buy extra items if I see something valuable, and ask them what they want for the lot. I try not to show too much interest n any one item, unless they obviously have no clue. The tennis bracelet is probably worth at least $1200 retail, probably more. The sterling silver knives have stainless steel blades because silver wouldn't cut meat very well. Usually, the handles are sold sterling silver, but not always.

[@cathystratton4881]

Did i see a blue jewelry bag from Tiffany? That's a cool chotskie box for your cabin. I love the creepy clown. Congrats on the silverware and gold bracelet.

[@maryfielder3348]

Wow, wow, wow on that silverware and the 14 KT. gold bracelet with diamonds!! Great eye for the possibilities of greatness!!

[@bhenry4405]

Kevin, often the thick handles on sterling knives are hollow and weighted, in the same manner as any silver candlesticks, while the spoons and forks tend to be true silver weight.

[@garytyree2054]

Kevin, This is ‘my’ silver pattern: “Strasbourg” by Gorham... chosen when I married in 1966. I have a complete set of 6 place settings (salad fork, dinner fork, place knife, and teaspoon) w/ tablespoons, iced tea spoons, cream soup spoons, cocktail forks, individual butter knives, and assorted serving pieces and a carving set... (I’ve actually never used it!) ☹️ I almost had a stroke when I recognized what you had found!!! Congratulations on an amazing score! (signed) Gary’s Significant Other 😜

[@dewdew34]

That was a nice bonus for the month. Everyone needs a nice find from time to time. Congrats

[@russellbiggs9594]

You generally find Kevin that those handles are unlikely to be solid silver, what is normally the case is that they are resin filled to give weight or in the case of mid 19th century or older they’re often hard wood cores or a heavy base metal with a pressed Stirling silver casing on the outside! In this case with the blade being stainless and given that stainless is a mid 20th century product you’ll likely find they are resin centres to the handles so don’t get too excited about the estimated weight!!!! That said for $15 they’re a steal 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@furiogiunta7886]

I think that is great you teach your daughter about jewelry. She will learn more about the world working with her old man than she will learn at her school.

[@CommonwealthPicker]

She is home schooled. 😉

[@furiogiunta7886]

@@CommonwealthPicker Blessed are the ones that take matters into their own hands. Bravo sir.

[@ontariopicker6343]

Congrats on the sterling silver finds! You do what I do after you find a bunch is to take it to your car, then come back for another look. Out of sight and this stops others looking in an checking over what you found.

[@CommonwealthPicker]

No doubt. And don’t forget to lock the door. 😉

[@heatherbernesser7287]

Good eye Regan! Wish I could find diamond tennis bracelet's for .50 at yard sales!

[@bourboncitypicker4807]

Well lots of times they can use a alloy that is not magnetic and is not sterling so I have been told

[@eaglerider1826]

It wouldn't be one of Kevin's video's without him going back for the tupperware . That porcelain clown doll was a little creepy but vintage and I would like to buy it .

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Send me an email. Reagan wants it gone

[@Jenna.Im.Just.Saying]

@@CommonwealthPicker 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@amyandtony]

Score!! Reagan is a little rock star.

[@shermanjewell9322]

After finding multiple pieces of gold in a 50c jewelry pile, if might be a good time to utter "How much for all of it?" A lady who buys fine jewelry might also be buying good or great costume. Thanks for sharing that big hit!

[@darcieandreini925]

Wow Kevin you made out like a bandit today! I am happy you got some great pieces. Have you ever been to a sale and have a bidding war with someone to get what you want? Great night my friend!

[@silverhairstacker8664]

In my experience the butter knives, even though sterling handles, are weighted on the inside and of course the blades are steel. So their silver value is not so much. Maybe 10 to 30% of the weight is silver. However, if the set is a desirable pattern, then there is value above the silver value. But of course the spoons and forks are solid sterling, so yeah. Great find!

[@roadwarrier9446]

Looks like the sterling is Gorham Strasbourg

[@Jenna.Im.Just.Saying]

Hey Kevin. Dad Planet did a video on KZbin recently on how to accurately weigh silverware for resale, especially when you have knives that have stainless steel portions. You've been in the business a long time and probably already know how to do this, but just in case...

[@texascherrypicker2541]

Great score on the Gorham! Meanwhile, I couldn't take my eyes off of those maple windsor chairs with the double H stretchers over by the tupperware!

[@stephendrake6927]

Did you see that EBay raised the selling fees on April 1st? For managed payment people subscribing to a plan, the 11.5% changed to 11.7 % for most items. Books, DVDs and CDs went from 14.35% to 14.55%. Electronics and camera went from 8.5% to 8.7%. I never noticed any announcement of the higher fees, but they show up on the fee schedule and I noticed in my spreadsheet that with sales starting 4/1, my spreadsheet was a little lower than the fees being charged.

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Crazy

[@bobd1023]

Your daughter is not only beautiful but smart too. Love your videos

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Thank you

[@lynnmack8063]

Because gold and silver value is so suppressed, you should hang on to it.

[@ivangies6314]

I just about forgot to watch this . Great find on the tennis bracelet!! Thanks!!

[@cindylea7056]

Of course our kids can see better than us🤣I’m in denial but secretly bought a Dollar Tree 🌳 pair of readers🤣Had fun watching 👍👍

[@billzeebearmemories6639]

Thanks Watched the three things to find gold Terrific!!

[@jimfrost5287]

Maybe 1700 he weighs tray and stainless blades also it has cement inside sterling handle.

[@susanhagen9505]

That’s a great find, that tennis bracelet

[@kelseysnyder2937]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge- This might be a silly question- I’m still learning the basics of silver & gold.... but how do you know that the handles of the silverware aren’t silver plated & are solid sterling? We’re there any markings besides the “stainless” ?

[@CommonwealthPicker]

not on the handles. I had to research it. They are also not complete silver all the way through. The other utensils are complete sterling.

[@CherishEaDay]

“Look at all that Tupperware! What am I gonna do?” Lololol

[@ushldguess]

Thanks for the walk thru. Good eye on the silverware...

[@lyndamilligan1103]

Do you know how to find the pattern of your silverware?

[@leeannfitch3596]

I have all my bears in a printers drawer. I got my first bear 15 years ago. I love bear meat.

[@dixiesbargains7814]

Awesome I learn so much from watching ty 😊

[@sapporoj6379]

Best to ask Blue Bus Dave to see if you have anything of value there.

[@jessicabear3674]

I will buy 8 track player and cassettes from how do I go about buying them please

[@jenniferrichardson9671]

What is the thing you use to check the jewelry and how does it work?

[@CommonwealthPicker]

I use a magnet

[@TinaLouise528]

I can’t believe you tried to get the clown cheaper. Dude! It’s old and cool! Glad you paid for sterling. Value!!!

[@CommonwealthPicker]

I try to get everything cheaper.

[@jennylouiselee6900]

whats the app u ues for checking prices

[@CommonwealthPicker]

ebay app

[@kathleenhathaway5519]

What do you DO with the sterling?

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Sell it on ebay.

[@lorrainemartinezmartinez8129]

Love your videos..jewelry is my thing

[@richardhawkins1952]

Awsome.. man she's reminds me of my oldest daughter.. must be a Virginia thing lol

[@candacemcglocklin3124]

Your daughter is absolutely precious!

[@rbo350]

Where do you sell it

[@CommonwealthPicker]

ebay

[@brianklaus2468]

A lot of garage sale videos I watch they always ask if they have any video games. How come you never ask if they have any ashtrays or Tupperware pickle containers?

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Lol. Maybe Will have to do that.

[@paulmcgraw8195]

Kevin you did awesome at that sale

[@PlayitagainVHS]

I had a friend who would wear his go pro at flea markets and yard sales.The people would get upset and tell him to shut it off.So he got really tired of all the bs, of him not being allowed to film.So what he did was hook up 2 hidden cameras.One on his hat and the other on a stuffed animal which he carries along with him at each yard sale.lol Now nobody knows hes filming.Wow what a idea he came up with.I wonder how long till people notice him walking around with that stuffed animal.lol

[@ramanmanikam527]

Awesome picked of silver Kev🥰✌

[@davidrayward7533]

Notice you refrained from asking how much the SILVER cutlery was. Further deflection with the amiable chit - chat....😂

[@deannescrivener6885]

Thank you so much for the info of Handle on the Flatware. I think I bought some too!!! Before I watched this I video I thought it just nice set of Flatware .

[@brendamaun5455]

I sometimes take pictures with my phone of things I can't read and then enlarge the image.

[@pennypedersen6205]

Watches can be Vauleable too. Because thier old.

[@debbiebrill5413]

I bet if you put a big pile of tupperware together and offered $1 ea to buy all, she would've done it. They were in nice shape

[@vickichristian2364]

When using the magnet, if the jewellery sticks, does that mean it’s real gold/silver?

[@CommonwealthPicker]

It means it isn't gold old silver but if it doesn't stick that doesn't automatically mean it is. Basically if it sticks it is no good.

[@vickichristian2364]

@@CommonwealthPicker thank you ❤️

[@AtomicPickers]

Wow Kevin that was a great find! Does your picker brain have no limits ? 😆 I was kinda bummed that I forgot about those insulators, but I found some more at an estate sale on Smith Mountain Lake a week later. Watching your channels bring me closer to home when I’m thousands of miles away over here 🇬🇧 Take care- Nick @ Resell2Roam

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Glad to give you a taste of home while u are away

[@frantiquestreasures1443]

Nice finds.

[@roxiekelley]

How do you check for sterling when out and about

[@CommonwealthPicker]

I have jewelers loope if nobody is looking. 😉

[@UndergroundReseller]

how are you finding sales now that the treasure map app is not as great anymore?

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Fb marketplace

[@angiesoddities8692]

Are the cat earrings for sale????

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Yup. Not on eBay. Make an offer on an email and I’ll take it.

[@angiesoddities8692]

@@CommonwealthPicker How do I email you?

[@CommonwealthPicker]

@@angiesoddities8692 [e-mail]

[@americasisneros1171]

Awesome job!!

[@janelord3061]

Nice picks!!

[@susanguzzo3643]

Your daughter is adorable!

[@CommonwealthPicker]

You are so kind

[@patriotpicker79]

Always tell the sterling by the way it sounds when clangs together.

[@garytyree2054]

Sterling is frequently marked with the word “Sterling” on flatware and jewelry (or may say “925,” in the case of jewelry) ... curiously, the hollow-handled knives are usually not marked at all. (Additionally, the blades are stamped “Stainless Steel”.) Contrary to the prevailing opinions offered here, hollow-handled knives are NOT filled with cement, plaster, or any other ersatz material. No reputable sterling silver flatware manufacturers use fillers of any kind in their hollow handled utensils. To me, sterling silver has a distinct smell, and I can identify it from that.

[@samanthagiasson5141]

Whenever I lose my Roku remote I use their app which has a remote on it.

[@Kenthis15]

Not to potentially burst your bubble but good quality Stainless steel is non magnetic, while low quality is magnetic. Most of that flatware is likely stainless and not silver.

[@CommonwealthPicker]

It is sterling silver. It is branded and marked. Stainles steel is magnetic. Sterling is not.

[@Kenthis15]

@@CommonwealthPicker I didn’t see the mark, I just didn’t want you to potentially get a bad return. I really hope it is silver. But also I scrap metal, and most scrap yards do not accept magnetic stainless steel as proper stainless steel, and will pay shred metal prices for magnetic stainless steel because it is low grade. I want to be clear I’m cheering for you, love your videos, but good stainless is non magnetic, and commonly confused for silver, just don’t want you to get burned if I can help it.

[@bourboncitypicker4807]

Good finds buddy

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Thank you. Happy Eastery

[@bourboncitypicker4807]

@@CommonwealthPicker might get a acid test kit that is a great way to check things you are unsure of as far as sterling and gold

[@susanhagen9505]

Reagan us very pretty, and your son Turner is very handsome as well

[@mom2aceanddeuce16]

Hey Kevin, Can you fix your title? Garage is misspelled. I don't want someone to miss your awesome video if they type in the key words "garage sale"

[@thecatlady2710]

@commonwealthpicker I hate to tell you this but it is a learning lesson. Sterling knife handles are not solid sterling, they are nearly always filled with plaster. Likewise the sterling candlesticks your friend bought are sterling except for the heavy bottom part, they are filled with plaster as well. It is extremely rare to find solid sterling knife handles or candlesticks/candelabras. I watch @bluebusdave and the guy he sells silver and gold to demonstrated on a video of how he bashes knife handles and candlesticks to get the plaster out to get a proper weight for the sterling.

[@manarulCozy2005]

Great

[@roadwarrier9446]

Never go back after getting a huge score. Seller could have said hey remember that silverware I sold you.

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Lol. But there was tupperware in there.

[@roadwarrier9446]

@@CommonwealthPicker 😂

[@biffboffo]

Just use the Shaggy Defense: It wasn’t me. Or the Bart Simpson: I didn’t do it.

[@garytyree2054]

Just so everyone is clear about the hollow sterling silver handles on the knives (and other specialty pieces) by Gorham and other producers of sterling silver flatware - they are NOT filled w/ cement, plaster, or any other ersatz material that would be intended to give more weight to the handles. No reputable silver manufacturer does this. The knife blades are made of stainless steel, however, in order to give the blades enough strength to be useful.

[@mirolopez3042]

👍👍👍

[@georgemcgarvey8635]

The knife handles are FILLED STERLING !! The actual sterling has to be peeled off and it is not easy !!

[@GhostPicker1]

Way easy to peel off. But..... no money. Just like weighted candlestick holders. Money is only in forks and spoons.

[@garytyree2054]

Gorham sterling hollow knife handles are just that: hollow! They are not ‘filled’ with anything other than air. The attached blade, however, is stainless steel.

[@anthonypucci2982]

old clown is cool

[@bethmcright9731]

Dark In Dar" Sir😆

[@rayreekiesr3825]

18K GP is good scrap, worth quite a bit !!

[@CommonwealthPicker]

What is is worth for scrap?

[@BarryRift]

you always sound tired or out of breath hahaha

[@CommonwealthPicker]

It’s the mask. Plus I’m old.

[@paulmcgraw8195]

44 is not OLD kevin