Oh yeah I always forget about them! They are really close, odd opening hours though. I like buying "junk" silver from them. I got stuff from there like a JFK half dollar, a 925 batman broach and a really cool natural pearl pendant shaped like grapes (with what appears to be couple of CZ or plastic stones) which is worth a lot more than I paid as they don't include stones/designs in the prices.
Good stuff. I was just passing the info along, cuz a lot of people go straight to the net for bullion. Btw, the .925 or 92.5% is sterling silver. Sterling silver is often overlooked by and collectors in stackers. It has a higher purity than constitutional silver which is at 90%. While I have seen Sterling rounds out there, I don't go out of my way for them. It often comes in sizes and weights that are untradable. Just passing it along.
It's a good reminder I need. The mint coins are shiny and new and neat and pure but 925 isn't bad, I just can't bring myself to buy it for silver content only, it has to be a nice looking pendant or something but they almost always need a good clean.
I've had success with aluminium foil, baking soda and near boiling water. I've cleaned a few coins with it. Line a bowl that can take the heat with the foil. Place silver in, add baking soda and water. You can use a toothbrush to really get in there. The baking soda is ok to scrub with, but it leaves micro scratches. Repeat as necessary.
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