Professionals who look for "EPNS" (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver) marks on pieces with unique historical designs or famous maker marks. They often source from pawn shops and auction houses to flip to collectors.

Young homeowners looking for high-end aesthetics on a budget. They buy tarnished tea sets and trays from Facebook Marketplace or eBay to use as chic jewelry organizers or cocktail station accents.

If you are looking to sell, the best returns come from markets that value the over the metal content :

While traditional precious metal refiners rarely buy silver plate due to the thinness of the silver layer, a thriving resale market exists among collectors, sustainable decorators, and industrial recyclers. The Key Buyer Personas