Listing № 72255 · Albany, NY
Ferris Coin & Jewelry
Coin shop in Albany, New York · Est. 1930 (96 years)
199 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Sells: U.S. coins, Bullion, Paper money, Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Bullion bars & rounds, Whole collections, Estates & inherited coins. What they buy & services
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§ 01
What Ferris Coin & Jewelry buys and does
From Ferris Coin & Jewelry's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Whole collections
- Estates & inherited coins
- Paper money
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Sterling silver
- Watches
Services
- Free appraisals
Specialties: GIA-graded diamonds · Vintage and estate jewelry · Luxury watches · Silver flatware and holloware · Paper currency · Tokens and medals. Also sells: U.S. coins, Bullion, Paper money, Jewelry.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Apr 2023 – Oct 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 4.4★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 26
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 20%
- 0 of 8 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.
Track record online
- ◆Posts a warning about gold bar scams in which callers pose as federal or police officials
- ◆Jewelry department specializes in GIA-graded diamond engagement rings and wedding bands
- ◆Buys luxury watches such as Rolex and Patek Philippe
- ◆Moved to a new retail location at 199 Wolf Rd, Albany
- ◆Open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4pm
Source: Ferris Coin & Jewelry's website, read Oct 2026.
§ 04
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 cash or 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 Ferris Coin & Jewelry
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.)
- 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?
- If a coin is worth grading, can you submit it to PCGS or NGC for me?
§ 05
Compare coin buyers near Albany
How it compares in Albany
- Google reviews2nd of 9 · 188
- Reviews in the past year3rd of 8 · 26
- Owner replies to reviews5th of 8 · 20%
- Hours open per week6th of 8 · 33 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~0.5 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: ALBANY GOLD & JEWELRY EXCHANGE SERVICES~0.5 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Berkshire Hills Coins & Estate Jewelry~35 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris Coin & Jewelry (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.8★ (188) | — | – / – |
| Olde Saratoga Coin & JewelryAlbany | Coin shop | 1.7 mi | 4.6★ (245) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Albany Coin and Jewelry LLCAlbany | Coin shop | 1.6 mi | 4.8★ (66) | — | Sat / – |
| Albany Coin ExchangeAlbany | Coin shop | 2542 mi | 4.0★ (24) | — | – / – |
| William S Panitch, Inc.Albany | Coin shop | 0.5 mi | 4.8★ (22) | — | – / – |
| Coin Wrap IncAlbany | Coin shop | 2.2 mi | — | — | Sat / – |
| GOLD EXCHANGE AT CROSSGATES MALLAlbany | Gold & silver buyer | 3.5 mi | 4.5★ (52) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Numishobbyshop LLCTroy | Coin shop | 6.3 mi | 5.0★ (2) | — | – / – |
| Norwood Coin & JewelryRensselaer | Coin shop | 9.0 mi | 4.5★ (20) | — | – / – |