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Originally Posted by Kalvlin

I have a bunch of silver plate and E-Wasted just added it to his buy list. He has it as silver plated brass. Is there an easy way to determine what the silverplate is on ?
I tried a magnet on it and its all non magnetic. Its all labeled silver plated or such. Do you file off some of the silver to see if copper shows ? Not sure but Im thinking of
cashing it in . Your input / advice is appreciated.
Thanks

Scrape it with a file.... Yellow or white = brass, red = copper. Check the bottom. Many times they are hallmarked with the silver plate on X or Y. Make sure not to throw sterling in with the load.