Listing № 57740 · Akron, OH
Akron Coin & Jewelry Inc.
Jeweler in Akron, Ohio · Est. 1993 (33 years)
3235 Manchester Rd #12, Akron, OH 44319
Sells: U.S. coins, Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold jewelry & scrap. What they buy & services
Photos from Akron Coin & Jewelry Inc.'s website
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Good for: Buying bullion · Scrap gold & jewelry
Akron Coin & Jewelry Inc. is a jeweler that also buys coins. For a whole collection, rare dates or graded coins, a dedicated coin shop will usually know the numismatic value better.
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What Akron Coin & Jewelry Inc. buys and does
From Akron Coin & Jewelry Inc.'s own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Gold jewelry & scrap
Services
- Layaway
Specialties: Rare coins · GIA certified diamonds · Estate jewelry · Diamond rings · Scrap gold. Also sells: U.S. coins, Jewelry.
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Oct 2021 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 3.9★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 12
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 78%
- 18 of 18 one- or two-star
- Fair-offer mentions
- 57%
- 12 fair vs 9 lowball
Praised for
- Friendly, welcoming20 of 51
- Fair offers / fair prices11 of 51
- Honest, trustworthy5 of 51
- Knowledgeable5 of 51
- Reasonable premiums when buying3 of 51
Complaints
- Lowball offers9 of 51
- Rude or dismissive9 of 51
- Wouldn't buy / turned away5 of 51
- High markups when buying4 of 51
- Closed during posted hours1 of 51
What people brought in
- Silver bars ×5
- Gold jewelry & scrap ×4
- Buffalo & war nickels ×2
Sold coins or metal (14) · Bought coins or bullion (11)
2 say they compared offers and got the best one here.
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Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- Ohio Precious Metals Dealer license (PRECIOUS METALS DEALER) #PM.300168.000 · Active (on current DFI roster) registry ↗
Track record online
Website first archived in 2014 (Internet Archive)
Named by local collectors
- Recommended in r/akron (2024)
- ◆Family owned and operated.
- ◆Says it has over 1000 diamond rings in stock, many not shown on the website.
- ◆Most larger diamonds are GIA certified.
- ◆Offers a 6-month layaway plan with 10% down.
Source: Akron Coin & Jewelry Inc.'s website, read Oct 2026.
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Before you sell here
- 1
Know your metal floor before you walk in.
Gold is — and silver — an ounce right now. Our offer checker shows what your coins are worth in metal and whether an offer is fair.
- 2
Bring a government photo ID.
Yes - bring identification. A licensed precious metals dealer must record your name, age, residence, driver's license number or other personal ID, and a short physical description (ORC 4728.06).
A licensed dealer must keep each item it buys in Ohio until 5 days after the purchase (ORC 4728.09(A)).
Source: ORC 4728.06 - Records (seller name, age, residence, ID number, physical description), ORC 4728.07 - Daily report of items received to police department · All Ohio rules
- 3
Call ahead for anything bigger than a few coins.
Ask whether the person who prices collections is in that day, and whether they pay by cash or check for larger amounts.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 2 other coin buyers within 10 miles — compare them below. Read how to sell a coin collection first if this is your first time.
Questions to ask Akron Coin & Jewelry Inc.
We couldn't confirm these from public sources, so ask before you go:
- What would you pay today for a 1 oz American Silver Eagle, and for $1 face value of pre-1965 silver? (Ask two shops the same question to compare.)
- Is an appraisal free, or free only if I sell to you? Do you put it in writing?
- How do you pay for larger amounts — cash, check or wire — and is there a cash limit?
- Do I need an appointment to sell a whole collection?
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Compare coin buyers near Akron
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest dedicated coin shop: Chucks Coin and Gold Exchange~9.3 mi
- Nearest open on Sunday: Ohio Trading Coin & Jewelry~17 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: The Executive Coin Company~12 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Chucks Coin and Gold Exchange~9.3 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Chucks Coin and Gold Exchange~9.3 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Coin & Jewelry Inc. (this shop) | Jeweler | — | 3.8★ (117) | 57% | Sat / – |
| Richfield Coin & Collectibles, Inc.Akron | Coin shop | 14 mi | 4.3★ (33) | — | – / – |
| Gold Buyers At the MallFairlawn | Gold & silver buyer | 9.1 mi | 3.0★ (4) | — | Sat / – |
| Chucks Coin and Gold ExchangeWadsworth | Coin shop | 9.3 mi | 3.4★ (60) | — | Sat / – |
| Hartville Coin ShopHartville | Coin shop | 11 mi | 5.0★ (24) | — | Sat / – |
| The Executive Coin CompanyStow | Appointment-only dealer | 12 mi | 4.7★ (387) | 87% | Sat / – |
| Ohio Trading Coin & JewelryLouisville | Gold & silver buyer | 17 mi | 4.8★ (89) | 84% | Sat / Sun |
| Lyle's Jewelry & Coin ShopMedina | Jeweler | 18 mi | 4.3★ (92) | 87% | Sat / – |
| Coin Shop Cleveland, LLCSagamore Hills | Coin shop | 21 mi | 4.1★ (74) | — | Sat / – |