Looking for a good deal on a silver Menorah

[txtmax4]

I really don't know where to start looking.
I know I can look online and go to stores etc, that I can do any day.

I am looking for a DEAL (isn't that what we're all here for?)
Is there such a thing in the silver business?

Please if you know of anything give me a holler.

[MosheP]

The difficulty in finding a "deal" on a silver Menorah is that silver is a commodity, and also pretty high right now. You may find a Menorah for a great price, but it will be either weighted ( hollow and filled with wax, or even another metal to make it feel heavier) or possibly silver plated. Generally for new menorahs with a simple design you can expect to pay the weight in silver plus a few hundred to cover the costs of manufacturing.  Now if you are looking at an antique Menorah or Italian design, you can find deals- but those will still be much more expensive then the Hazorfim or the like with a similar weight. The deal would be that those menorah are worth much more then just scrap, or their weight in silver.

[txtmax4]

Obviously I will pay for at least the weight in silver.
Looking for a deal on the overhead. Not an expert in the field but I know in these thing one can get royally ripped off and the price for "manufacturing" varies widely.
Although your text was very informative, I am still left with my original question which is where to get a good deal on a silver Menorah.
And just to clarify, I am looking for a 100% silver Menorah with no other materials involved and not silver-plated either.
The real deal.

[AsherO]

And just to clarify, I am looking for a 100% sterling silver Menorah with no other materials involved and not silver-plated either.

Sterling Silver is actually an alloy containing 7.5% other metals. 100% silver would be too soft, and your Menorah would quickly (or quicker) get out of shape.

[txtmax4]

Sterling Silver is actually an alloy containing 7.5% other metals. 100% silver would be too soft, and your Menorah would quickly (or quicker) get out of shape.

I shall discuss that with the salesperson, but first I need to find them

[AsherO]

One thing is for sure, you'll get a better deal after Chanukkah...

[HelpMe]

Have you tried a coin shop?

[txtmax4]

One thing is for sure, you'll get a better deal after Chanukkah...

I only went to one store and they told me prices on Menorah's are lowest now.. Was a bit surprised obviously. Hence why I need someone to actually recommend an honest place because with these things you never know if how much you're overpaying, it's kind of like buying jewelry.

Have you tried a coin shop?

No. Why would I look there?

[AsherO]

Have you tried a coin shop?

Since when do coin shops sell Menorahs?

I only went to one store and they told me prices on Menorah's are lowest now.. Was a bit surprised obviously.

Whenever you come in is when prices are "lowest".

[HelpMe]

Since when do coin shops sell Menorahs?

I seen you there last year. They don't sell silver flatware but have a ton of that also.

[Smartypantz]

Whats the price per gram now?

[txtmax4]

I seen you there last year. They don't sell silver flatware but have a ton of that also.

You mean pawn-shop style places? Maybe I can find myself a good relic there..

[txtmax4]

Whats the price per gram now?

Good question, although as MosheP wrote, you cannot get a deal on the actual silver per se, rather on the package as a whole.

[HelpMe]

You mean pawn-shop style places? Maybe I can find myself a good relic there..

No I am talking reputable coin shops.

[HelpMe]

Whats the price per gram now?

For sterling silver right around 1.00

[MosheP]

Whats the price per gram now?

Good question, although as MosheP wrote, you cannot get a deal on the actual silver per se, rather on the package as a whole.

The most reliable source for live prices for gold and silver is kitco.com. Today's close was 33.27 an ounce.

Do you want a cheap Menorah? Or are you willing to spend nice money but don't want to overpay and want something beautiful?

[AsherO]

Do you want a cheap Menorah? Or are you willing to spend nice money but don't want to overpay and want something beautiful?

The latter.

[HelpMe]

What price range you guys looking at?

[txtmax4]

The latter.

Thanks for answering for me

[AsherO]

Thanks for answering for me

I know you well enough, eh?