The thin silver layer can wear off, exposing base metals (copper or brass).
Worth only a few dollars for its base metal content. Is it Worth Buying? buy silver plated flatware
No. Unlike sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver throughout, plated items only have a layer a few microns thick. The thin silver layer can wear off, exposing
Requires regular hand-polishing to prevent dark tarnish. Cost: Significantly cheaper than solid silver sets. which is 92.5% pure silver throughout