Listing № 00693 · Albany, NY
Olde Saratoga Coin & Jewelry
Coin shop in Albany, New York
1593 Central Ave Unit 2, Albany, NY 12205
Sells: Bullion, Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Buys: Bullion bars & rounds, Whole collections, Paper money, Gold jewelry & scrap. What they buy & services
Photos from Olde Saratoga Coin & Jewelry's website
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Good for: First-time sellers · Inherited collections
§ 01
What Olde Saratoga Coin & Jewelry buys and does
From Olde Saratoga Coin & Jewelry's own website (6 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Whole collections
- Paper money
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Sterling silver
- Platinum
- Diamonds
- Watches
Services
- Free appraisals
Specialties: Old coins and coin collections · Rolex and Patek watches · Dental gold · Gold, silver and platinum bullion · Pocket watches · Sterling flatware. Also sells: Bullion, Jewelry.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Jun 2025 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 4.7★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 34
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 32%
- 2 of 4 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- 100%
- 22 report fair offers; 0 report low offers, across 22 distinct reviews (reports can overlap)
Praised for
- Fair offers / fair prices21 of 46
- Friendly, welcoming14 of 46
- Knowledgeable12 of 46
- Explained the process11 of 46
- Honest, trustworthy9 of 46
- Patient with beginners7 of 46
Complaints
- Wouldn't buy / turned away3 of 46
What people brought in
- Whole collections ×3
- Foreign coins ×2
Sold coins or metal (12) · Got an appraisal (9) · Bought coins or bullion (4) · Inherited / estate collection (3)
2 reviewers were first-time sellers or inheritors. 1 says they compared offers and got the best one here.
§ 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
Named by local collectors
- Discussed in r/Albany (2023)
- ◆Tests metal purity with a spectroscope to tell 22k from 18k
- ◆Buys collections ranging from $20 to over $1,000,000
- ◆Second showroom in Saratoga Springs at 385 Broadway, besides the Colonie store
- ◆Buys dental gold, pocket watches, and Rolex and Patek watches
- ◆Says it has more than 32 years of experience buying and selling coins and precious metals
Source: Olde Saratoga 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 Olde Saratoga 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?
- 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 reviews1st of 9 · 245
- Reviews in the past year2nd of 8 · 34
- Owner replies to reviews4th of 8 · 32%
- 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~1.2 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Berkshire Hills Coins & Estate Jewelry~36 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Albany Coin and Jewelry LLC~0.2 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olde Saratoga Coin & Jewelry (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.6★ (245) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Ferris Coin & JewelryAlbany | Coin shop | 1.7 mi | 4.8★ (188) | — | – / – |
| Albany Coin and Jewelry LLCAlbany | Coin shop | 0.2 mi | 4.8★ (66) | — | Sat / – |
| Albany Coin ExchangeAlbany | Coin shop | 2540 mi | 4.0★ (24) | — | – / – |
| William S Panitch, Inc.Albany | Coin shop | 1.2 mi | 4.8★ (22) | — | – / – |
| Coin Wrap IncAlbany | Coin shop | 2.0 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 | 9.5 mi | 4.5★ (20) | — | – / – |