Does gold plated flatware have much value?

Answer 1

It depends on what it is on, if it is gold on stainless steel or another base metal, not much, gold plating only puts a thin layer of gold on them, too little to be of any real value and requires costly removal to sell the gold. However, if it is gold plating over something like silver, it might have value, but rather for the sterling silver under the gold plating than for the gold plating.

Answer 2

Believe it or not some stainless flatwear can be quite expensive. It is a fast seller at many estate sales, and many silverwear sellers remarket it to replace lost pieces. Of course it depends on the manufacturer and grade (quality).