Listing № 09835 · Albany, NY
Albany Coin and Jewelry LLC
Coin shop in Albany, New York
1545 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
Sells: U.S. coins, Bullion, Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion bars & rounds. What they buy & services
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What Albany Coin and Jewelry LLC buys and does
From Albany Coin and Jewelry LLC's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Gold coins
- Silver coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Whole collections
- Estates & inherited coins
- Paper money
- World coins
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Watches
Services
- Free appraisals
- House calls
Pricing & payment
- In their words
- “We sell directly to the refinery, receiving nearly 100% of the assay”
- Pays sellers by
- check
Specialties: Scrap gold and jewelry · American Eagle and Buffalo coins · Canadian Maple Leaf coins · Foreign coins · Silver tea sets and flatware · Estate buyouts. Also sells: U.S. coins, Bullion, Jewelry.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (May 2025 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 4.7★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 39
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 98%
- 3 of 4 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- —
- too few offer mentions
§ 03
Trust record
Better Business Bureau
No BBB profile found for this business. That's common for small shops and isn't a red flag on its own.
Credentials & licenses
- No third-party numismatic credential found.
Who you'll deal with
- Rick · staff
- ◆Says it sells scrap straight to the refinery instead of through dealers, which it claims saves sellers up to 7%.
- ◆House calls available for customers with large collections.
- ◆No check cashing fee at any Pioneer Bank.
- ◆Gift certificates available in any amount.
- ◆Located off the Northway at 1545 Central Avenue, Colonie, next to Delmonico's Steakhouse.
Source: Albany Coin and Jewelry LLC'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 compares an offer with metal value and dated examples of published buy prices.
- 2
Know New York's seller rules.
New York has no single statewide rulebook for coin shops that buy from the public. The rules come from city, county, town and village laws, plus state law for pawnbrokers (General Business Law Article 5).
No statewide holding period for coin or bullion dealers was found.
Source: NYC DCWP Inspection Checklist: Secondhand Dealers (ID, signature, records, LeadsOnline, 15-day rule, minors, scales), NYC Administrative Code 20-264 to 20-268 (definitions, license, fee, restrictions: minors, 15-day hold) · All New York 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 check for larger amounts.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 10 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 Albany Coin and Jewelry LLC
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.)
- If a coin is worth grading, can you submit it to PCGS or NGC for me?
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Compare coin buyers near Albany
How it compares in Albany
- Google reviews3rd of 9 · 66
- Reviews in the past year1st of 8 · 39
- Owner replies to reviews1st of 8 · 98%
- Hours open per week4th of 8 · 40 h
Among 10 coin buyers we list in Albany. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: ALBANY GOLD & JEWELRY EXCHANGE SERVICES~1.1 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Berkshire Hills Coins & Estate Jewelry~36 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Coin and Jewelry LLC (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.8★ (66) | — | Sat / – |
| Olde Saratoga Coin & JewelryAlbany | Coin shop | 0.2 mi | 4.6★ (245) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Ferris Coin & JewelryAlbany | Coin shop | 1.6 mi | 4.8★ (188) | — | – / – |
| Albany Coin ExchangeAlbany | Coin shop | 2540 mi | 4.0★ (24) | — | – / – |
| William S Panitch, Inc.Albany | Coin shop | 1.1 mi | 4.8★ (22) | — | – / – |
| Coin Wrap IncAlbany | Coin shop | 1.8 mi | — | — | Sat / – |
| GOLD EXCHANGE AT CROSSGATES MALLAlbany | Gold & silver buyer | 2.1 mi | 4.5★ (52) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Numishobbyshop LLCTroy | Coin shop | 8.0 mi | 5.0★ (2) | — | – / – |
| Norwood Coin & JewelryRensselaer | Coin shop | 9.3 mi | 4.5★ (20) | — | – / – |