Where would I get a listing of current prices for monarch plate brand silver?

Answer 1

Go to a large bookstore and find the collectibles books. There are books produced for things like your silver that give values. Look up according to brand and type. The prices given are a baseline since the price of silver changes and it depends on what it is selling for on the secondary market. These prices can change daily and are a little like the stock exchange where outside forces can affect the value. You can also go to the company website to see if they show values for the secondary market. Some do and some don't. eBay is another source for a basic value. Find pieces like yours and see what they are selling for or are listed as the value. Finally take your silver to an antique dealer. Be careful here some dealers will give you a value that is less than what it is worth. They do this so they can sell it at a higher profit. If you do some of the things above or research your silver and then take it to a dealer you will know if you are getting the proper value.