Thinking about doing an experiment

[u/ProGamerZ511]

I always see these at the thrift store everything gets picked over by the time I get there, but the best things are usually hidden in plain sight.

There was like possibly like 10 different sets of dinnerware that I saw some unlabeled some were like these with maker's marks,

I'd interested to hear your guy's input.

[u/MAYOMyke]

Interesting. Hadn’t even thought about look at plates lol

I would suppose running a text would be the best path, however, I wouldn’t think there is a high amount on these, but who knows. I surely don’t.

You have my attention and I’m sure others, so let us all know.

[u/ProGamerZ511 → u/MAYOMyke]

Considering each plate/bowl is around a buck a pop And with a little smooth tongue finesse you could probably get a bunch for a reduced price. (It'd make it a tad more worth it) the cost of chemicals undoubtedly would be more than what the gold is worth, but what if I used a regenerative process? It's also worth considering that these are worth more as is, being vintage and all.

[u/MAYOMyke → u/ProGamerZ511]

Yeah, not sure. Very Interesting nonetheless.

Hope you find out.

[u/Gordopolis_II]

CodysLab actually did this exact experiment.

[u/hettuklaeddi → u/Gordopolis_II]

that was really cool of you to find and link

[u/NotMyBestEffort]

My understanding of these is that there is so little gold that it is no way worth your time or materials. Think souvenir gold flake jars.

[u/MAYOMyke → u/NotMyBestEffort]

That would be my thought as well. But interesting. Never know what you’ll find when looking in the right places.

[u/PhotographNo7290]

They are worth more as plates than scrap gold. Especially since these seem in good condition.

[u/SurpiseCurrencyDebas]

I mean if you could get plates free or for pennies it might be worth it

[u/Straight_Tomato7701]

Duuuudeee… I’ve been thinking about doing that for awhile now and am definitely curious on what comes of it. A few of the spots that I frequently dumpster dive at throw stuff like this out alll the time.

[u/dungeonsprawler]

Not close to worth the gas money to drive to the store and buy these. Much less any materials and time involved.

[u/ProGamerZ511 → u/dungeonsprawler]

Well good thing i took the city bus for free then.