These vintage Halloween postcard image graphics are free for you to use.

Be sure to check out the flatware classifieds.  Currently listed for sale:

• 1921 Grosvenor - Community Plate
• 1936 Love Lace - 1847 Rogers Bros.
• 1940 Youth - Holmes & Edwards
• 1941 Modern Victorian - Lunt
• Set of 6 Coin Silver Spoons

Remember…you can list your flatware, glassware, china and more free of charge.

How do I list an ad?

First, you’ll have to register which is quick and easy.  See the “Register” link on this page

When logged in, first click on the category in which you want to list an ad. Click on the link “Submit Ad” at the top of the page. This will take you to a screen with the fields you need to complete. When finished, click on the “Submit” button at the bottom of the page.

I need to change something in my ad.  How can I do it?

If you need to change or add something to your ad listing, log in and go directly to your ad page.  At the top right corner you will see a link “Modify”.  Click on that to edit your ad.

Do I have to add an image?

No, you are not required to add an image, but it is unlikely you will receive many inquiries without one.  This question is best answered with a question…”Would you consider buying something online without the benefit of an image?”

How will interested buyers contact me?

They can contact you through your ad.  The classifieds system will send the inquiry to the email address you used when you registered.  The buyer does not see your email address until you reply, so be sure to only reply to serious inquiries.

How long will my ad run?

Your ad will run for 60 days.  Approximately 15 days prior to expiration, you will receive an email notice indicating that your ad will soon expire.  You can login to your account, go to your ad page and click on the link “Prolong Ad” to renew it for another 60 days.

How do I price my item?

If you are unsure of a price, you can select the option to accept offers.  You can also include a price and select to accept offers.  If you wish to include a price but are uncertain of the amount, you can try to establish a fair market value based on recent auction and retail sales.

I have an appraisal.  Can I expect to get this amount?

It depends on what type of appraisal you have and when it was done. 

The most common type of appraisal is for insurance/replacement value.  This is not the amount you can expect to realize.  This is the amount it would cost you to replace it at the time the appraisal was done.  It does not establish Fair Market Value.

An estate appraisal establishes a fair market value based on current or recent wholesale and retail information.  It should include research from geographically diverse markets where value can be higher and lower.  If you have an estate appraisal, it should be fairly recent in order to be used as a pricing guideline.   

A liquidation value appraisal for silver is generally determined by weight per Troy ounce at the current market, commonly referred to as “melt value”.  This is usually the lowest appraisal value. 

If you include an appraised value in your ad listing, be sure to indicate what type of appraisal it is - Insurance, Replacement, Estate, Liquidation, etc., and the date it was completed.  If you are unsure about the type of appraisal, contact your appraiser for more information.

I don’t know my pattern name.  What should I do?

If you do not know the pattern name for your china, flatware, etc., please include a closeup image so that we, and potential buyers, can identify it.  As we spot unidentified ads with the appropriate images, we will update your listing to include the pattern name, if applicable.

My ad has been running for more than 30 days and I’ve had no inquiries.  Why?

First check to see if your email service has filtered any inquiries to your junk mail folder.

Next, look at your ad - did you include an image, enough details, a reasonable price?

The more details you include, the better.  Many potential buyers will not take the time to ask questions for more information and some will not respond to an ad without an image.

If you have a question not answered here, please post it in the comment section below.

General Ad Listing Advice:

For Silver and Silverplate:  Clean and polish so that you can thoroughly inspect the condition.  Tarnish can hide damage and wear.  If you list it tarnished, expect a much lower price - e.g., liquidation value or less.

If listing a flatware set or service, please indicate which pieces are included in each place setting, and list any additional serving pieces.  Also include the lengths of each type of piece because this can vary in some patterns, e.g., Fork 6.5 inch, Knife 9 inch, etc.  Many patterns have 3 or more sizes of dinner/place forks and knives. 

Finally…a free online classified ads service dedicated to tabletop dining!

We are pleased to announce the first online classified ad service for vintage-antique flatware, holloware, smalls, glassware, china, linens - basically everything on your tabletop.

This service is entirely free, no commissions or listing fees to pay.

Briefly, here’s how it works:

You list your silver or other item for sale at your asking price at Tabletop Classifieds.   If you are unsure of an asking price, you may leave that field blank and select “yes” to accept offers.  This may generate multiple offers.  We strongly encourage you to upload an image of the item for best results. You may modify the details of your ad at any time.

Any parties interested in your item may reply to your ad with their contact details and questions, if any. It is up to you to decide which parties you wish to contact (e.g. only those expressing a serious interest). Your contact information is never seen nor is it given to anyone unless you personally give it to them.

Your ad will run for 60 days. You will receive a notice 5 days before your ad expires at which time you may choose to renew it if your item hasn’t sold.

Don’t want to sell but searching for a particular item instead?

No problem. We also offer free Want Ads so that you may post any related item or items that you are looking for such as a flatware piece in a particular pattern. Contact for Want Ads is made in the same way as with selling items…parties reply to your ad with their contact details.

Why are we offering this free service?

SilverCollect.com recognizes a need for classifieds in this niche. We are contacted daily by customers wanting to sell their flatware, holloware and other silver items. We cannot buy all of them so this gives individuals an outlet to reach thousands, if not millions, of potential buyers. Additionally many customers are searching for very hard-to-find items so placing an ad for them in Want Ads may aid them with finding these items much faster.

Inappropriate ads will be rejected as will ads placed by anyone we determine to be abusing the system, Please contact us and let us know if you have any problems or questions.

4th of July - Independence Day vintage and antique postcards and graphics free for you to use.

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Special promotion for our blog readers and subscribers -

Our antique 1900 Duke of York sterling teaspoons are currently marked down from $17.99 to $15.99 each.   Get an additional 20% discount off this sale price by purchasing 12 spoons using this special coupon code at checkout 06121407.   This is a savings of more than $60!

This discount code expires at midnight on June 14, 2007.   Hurry to get a great deal on a matching set of antique Whiting sterling teaspoons!   The additional 20% discount applies only to a minimum purchase of 12.

Special discount codes are not advertised on our store web site, and are announced here on this blog only.   Check back often or subscribe to our feed to be notified immediately of discounts available only to our blog readers!

The French Silver Cutlery Of The 19th Century Exhibition began on April 7, 2007 and will run until November 11, 2007.

Where:

La Maison Regionale des Arts de la Table
15 rue Saint-Jacques
21230 Arnay-le-Duc
Burgundy
Phone: 03 80 90 11 59

Hours are 10:00 am - noon and 2:00 - 6:00 pm every day.   This museum is the only one in France solely dedicated to food and the art of dining.   More information and flatware images may be found at The Silver Bulletin.   For your convenience, information is in both English and French.

Editions Faton is publishing a book which will be available in October 2007, in both English and French versions.

On April 25th, we upgraded this site with a new design, better navigation and a built-in search feature.   We are aware that some of our images are not showing and that the formatting on some posts is off.   We are working to correct this.  Many of our page URLs have changed as well but articles are easier to find now with category navigation and the search feature.

We apologize for the inconvenience.   Thank you for your patience. 

For a beautiful selection of handcrafted Victorian and Art Nouveau style couture jewelry, visit artisan Thea at her online jewelry store, Sparkle Plenty Fine Beaded Jewellery. Thea handcrafts jewelry using vintage, antique and contemporary beads and findings in her Los Angeles, CA studio. The designs are either one-of-a-kind or limited edition styles.

Here are a few samples from Thea’s designer collection of Victorian and Art Nouveau couture necklaces.

Below left: The Victorian-inspired pendant is the focal point of this couture necklace with emerald glass bicone beads and sterling silver. Below right: The focal point of this couture necklace is the antique vermeil plaque, which was made in Hungary about 100 years ago. It is set with deep green chalcedony surrounded by silvery-white blister pearls.

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Sam of Eclectic-Elements.com has a new line of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pendant necklaces. She uses bamboo tile beads about 1 1/2 inches long for the pendant and uses both new and vintage objects to adorn them, such as bits from antique handwritten letters, vintage money, washi and origami paper, charms, Czech glass and other beads. A finish is applied to protect the paper.

Below left: Bamboo bead with the word “delightful” from an antique handwritten letter on one side and a section of vintage money on the other. Below right: Bamboo pendant necklace - bead with the word “comfortable” from an old, handwritten letter found in an antique shop on one side and a section of vintage money on the other.

Below left: Asian washi paper pendant with charm necklace - dark tone bamboo bead with a segment of Washi paper and an Asian symbol charm dangle. Below right: Bamboo bead with a segment of Origami paper, Czech glass flower and aqua bell flower dangle.

Below left: Bamboo bead necklace with Washi paper accent. Below right: Bamboo bead pendant necklace with Washi paper accent and cloisonne bead.

These necklaces and more handcrafted jewelry can be found at Eclectic-Elements.com