The older the trophy the higher monetary value it has. If you only have a few trophies to recycle, you can bring them to a local thrift store (Goodwill takes trophies) or surplus store (some surplus stores actually pay you for old trophies).
In this regard, what are the types of trophies?
- Award Trophies.
- Wooden Trophy.
- Metal Trophies.
- Acrylic Trophies.
- Trophy Cup.
- Sports Trophies.
- Brass Trophy.
- Glass Trophy.
Hereof, are old trophies valuable?
But There is Value in Some Trophies, Medals and Awards
Older silver medals and trophies made before about 1970 can be made of solid sterling silver or of silver-plate that is worth recycling. … Older gold-plated medals and trophies made before about 1950 can contain enough gold to recycle profitably.
Can you donate trophies?
Instead, you can donate the trophies to organizations that can refurbish them so they can be given to someone else as an award, or recycle them so your decluttering is more eco-friendly. … You can also just donate trophies to consignment shops, which will resell them to someone else.
What can you do with old silver trophies?
4 Creative Ways to Reuse Old Trophies
- Make Bottle Tops. There is a way to be creative with your old trophies. …
- Make Flower Cups. You can also make flower cups from your old trophies. …
- Make Cupcake Stand. If you are often short of an elevated stand after your cupcakes, you can use your old trophies. …
- Make Hat or Coat Rack.