Silver Purchase Berlin: Fine silver counts, not the shine

Tableware, coins or a box from an estate: at the Silver Purchase Berlin we weigh every piece and measure its silver content. You see both values on the monitor. The fine silver is paid at the rate we adjust to the precious metals exchange every 10 minutes.

Cash

Payout on site

15 min

Avg. valuation time

Since 1980

at Tauentzienstraße 1

Show route

From the cutlery box to cash in four steps

Bring your silver

Tarnished is not a problem

Weigh and measure

Fine silver on the monitor

Review the offer

Every item individually

Payout

Cash after you accept

What is my silver worth? The calculator shows you in advance

The calculator uses the same formula as we do at the counter: weight times fineness times daily rate. A spoon stamped 800 with a weight of 50 grams contains 40 grams of fine silver. Only that share is paid.

For cutlery the result at the counter is often lower. Why? Knives have a steel blade, and their hollow handles are filled with putty, which your kitchen scale weighs just like the silver. Only the silver is paid for.

Metall

Gewicht

Legierung

Summe

0,00 €

Metal

You can rely on this:

Rate every 10 minutes

Synced with the precious metals exchange

€0 inspection costs

You decide freely afterwards

Calibrated scales

Weight live on the display

Private parking

For heavy boxes

Silver Purchase Berlin: why we measure every piece individually

You cannot tell silver's content by looking at it. A heavy candlestick is often weighted inside with plaster or pitch so that it stands firmly. A plain cup, on the other hand, can be solid 925 silver. That is why we do not rely on first impressions.

Every piece first goes on the calibrated scale, then we determine the fineness, i.e. the share of pure silver in the alloy. Both numbers appear on the monitor. You can check the offer yourself using the daily rate. Only then do you accept or not.

Tarnished or broken silver costs you nothing at the Silver Purchase Berlin. A black spoon yields just as much per gram as a polished one.

Key figures:

15 min.

Avg. valuation time

10 min.

Rate interval

€0

Inspection fee

Cutlery, coins, bars: what we buy

Tableware and cutlery

Solid cutlery usually bears 800, 835 or 925. For knives, only the handle counts. We also check complete sets for a value above the material.

Silver coins

For bullion coins such as Maple Leaf or Vienna Philharmonic, the silver rate is what matters most. Historical circulation coins, such as 5 Reichsmark, consist of an alloy. We measure its share.

Silver bars

Minted bars with a fineness of 999 are valued quickly, especially if the certificate and original packaging are still included. We measure cast bars without a manufacturer mark in the same way.

Silver jewelry

We buy chains and rings made of 925 sterling silver by weight. We deduct stones and amber. A broken clasp does not matter.

Old and broken silver

Dented jugs, broken-off handles, single earrings: for the material value only the fine silver counts. You do not have to repair anything.

Industrial silver

We analyze wires, contacts and granules from the workshop like any other piece. For larger quantities, arrange an appointment beforehand.

Medals and commemorative coins

Many medals are made of 925 or 999 silver, some are only silver-plated. The measurement clarifies this in seconds. We check rare coinages for collector value.

Inheritance and estates

Inherited tableware often fills several boxes. We go through everything together. What you keep is up to you.

Experiences with Silver Purchase Berlin

Over 50,000 customers already

Fine silver measured

Immediate payout

Rate every 10 minutes

5 / 5

Sold my aunt's inherited 800 silver cutlery. The test was super fast and I got cash in hand. Top!

5 / 5

The best silver purchase in Berlin. No hidden fees, very friendly, and the silver rate was shown transparently on screen.

5 / 5

I wanted to sell my silver coins. Felt safe and taken seriously near KaDeWe right away. Price-wise much better than elsewhere.

5 / 5

Absolutely professional. Brought in old, broken silver jewelry. The spectrometer showed exactly what was in it. Great service!

Trust that convinces the media, too

X-ray fluorescence: the silver content in seconds

We determine the fineness with an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, XRF for short, which shows within seconds which metals are in the alloy. We do not file anything off. We do not need acid either, your cutlery stays as it is.

XRF has one limit. It only measures the surface, so for silver-plated pieces it shows silver even though brass or nickel silver lies underneath. We will tell you openly what that means for your piece.

Silver content in seconds
No filing, no acid
Result live on the monitor

Calculate value Send by mail

Calibrated measuring technology

Reading silver hallmarks: 800, 925 and the old lot

Genuine silver almost always carries a punch, a stamped hallmark. The number states the silver share in thousandths: 925 means 92.5 percent fine silver. German silver from 1888 often also shows a crescent and crown. Older pieces carry a lot mark, 12 lot equals 750.

Be careful with 90, 100 or EPNS. These marks mean: silver-plated. The number states the grams of silver applied to a standard surface. Underneath is base metal.

Where the hallmark sits

On the back of spoon and fork handles

On the base of jugs, bowls and candlesticks

At the clasp of chains and pendants

TO THE CALCULATOR

Silver hallmark and fine silver content

Hallmark

Lot

Typical for

999

≈ 16

99.9 %

Bars, bullion coins

925

≈ 14.8

92.5 %

Sterling silver, jewelry

900

≈ 14.4

90.0 %

Older silver coins

835

≈ 13.4

83.5 %

Cutlery, jugs, bowls

800

12.8

80.0 %

German cutlery from 1888

750

75.0 %

Cutlery before 1888

90 / 100

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Plating

Silver-plated cutlery

How we calculate

Weight

Fineness

Purchase rate

Selling silver in Berlin: what you should leave alone at home

Most mistakes happen while tidying up, not at the counter. These five are easy to avoid.

Cleaning silver or using a dip bath

Dip baths and polishing paste remove material. Shine adds nothing, and for collector coins the value even drops.

Breaking open filled handles

Do not open knife handles yourself. We take the filling into account, and an intact set can have collector value.

Counting silver-plated pieces too

If 90, 100 or EPNS is stamped on the handle, the piece is only silver-plated. Set these aside beforehand.

Tossing bullion coins loose into a tin

In a capsule or tube coins are valued faster. Loose, they get scratched.

Coming without ID

ID or passport belong in your bag. From €2,000 in cash the money laundering act requires us to identify you.

Genuine or silver-plated?

The measurement is free and non-binding and rarely takes longer than 15 minutes. Bring the silver just as it sits in your cabinet.

Silver Purchase Berlin at Tauentzienstraße

At Wittenbergplatz subway station, on the opposite side of the street from KaDeWe.

You come to Tauentzienstraße 1 for the Silver Purchase Berlin. Our hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday 10 am to 6 pm.

Nobody has to carry heavy tableware through the subway. If you come by car, use our private customer parking.

For several boxes of cutlery, it is better to book an appointment.

Tauentzienstraße 1, 10789 Berlin

Directly opposite KaDeWe

Private customer parking

Practical for heavy boxes

To the route planner JUST CALL

Reinickendorf

~25 min

Pankow

~25 min

Spandau

~15 min

Tiergarten

~5 min

Lichtenberg

~25 min

Moabit

~7 min

Friedrichshain

~10 min

Marzahn

~25 min

Charlottenburg

~5 min

Mitte

~10 min

Kreuzberg

~10 min

Hellersdorf

~25 min

Wilmersdorf

~5 min

Schöneberg

~10 min

Friedenau

~10 min

Tempelhof

~15 min

Treptow

~30 min

Zehlendorf

~10 min

Steglitz

~10 min

Neukölln

~15 min

Köpenick

~30 min

Selling silver in Berlin: we measure, you decide

Calculate online or call us at 030 21969719. You pay nothing for the inspection. Whether you sell is only decided afterwards.

Your silver, your decision

Inspected for free. Non-binding. Usually in 15 minutes.

15 min

Avg. valuation time

€0

Cost of the inspection

100%

Gold-back guarantee when shipping

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Your questions about the Silver Purchase Berlin

What does the Silver Purchase Berlin pay today for 800 cutlery?

That depends on the rate. We calculate weight times 0.8 times the daily rate, because 800 silver contains 80 percent fine silver, and we sync the rate with the exchange every 10 minutes.

Does the Silver Purchase Berlin also buy silver-plated cutlery?

Usually not. With a 90 or 100 plating, the cutlery only has a thin silver coating on brass or nickel silver. If you are unsure, bring the pieces anyway. We measure for free and tell you what is genuine.

I cannot find a hallmark. Is my silver genuine anyway?

That can be measured. On old pieces the hallmark is often worn, on souvenirs it is sometimes missing entirely. X-ray fluorescence shows the silver content even without a hallmark. If there is no silver in it, you simply take the piece back.

How much silver is in a knife with a steel blade?

Less than the scale first shows. The blade is steel, the hollow handle is usually filled with putty. Silver is only the shell of the handle. We show you at the counter, item by item, how we calculate this share.

Selling silver in Berlin by mail: how does it work?

You order the free shipping bag. Photograph your silver beforehand and note every piece on a slip for the parcel. We check the shipment with the same procedure as in the store. If you decline the offer, the gold-back guarantee applies.

Do I have to pay tax on the proceeds from silver coins?

Usually not. If more than twelve months lie between purchase and sale, private proceeds generally remain tax-free (§ 23 EStG). For inherited silver, you count the time the deceased person owned it. This is general information, not tax advice.

Is a home visit worthwhile for a silver collection?

For large holdings, yes. Nobody likes carrying several boxes full of cutlery and candlesticks across the city, so our team then appraises the silver at your place. Appointments at 030 21969719.

Your contact for silver

Johnny Koc

Specialist in precious metal appraisals

Silver

Bars

Coins

Gold

At Tauentzien Goldankauf, Johnny Koc prepares appraisals for precious metals, including silver cutlery, coins and bars.

“With silver, I look at the knives first. The blade is steel, the handle often filled. That is why I do not pay for what the scale shows for the whole cutlery, but only for the silver in it. You see every item on the monitor beforehand.”

Technically reviewed by Johnny Koc ·

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