Listing № 38765 · Boca Raton, FL
Family Ties Estate Buyers & Jewelers
Gold & silver buyer in Boca Raton, Florida
5711 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Buys: Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion bars & rounds, Paper money. What they buy & services
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Family Ties Estate Buyers & Jewelers is a gold & silver buyer that also buys coins. For a whole collection, rare dates or graded coins, a dedicated coin shop will usually know the numismatic value better. Compare coin shops in Boca Raton →
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What Family Ties Estate Buyers & Jewelers buys and does
From Family Ties Estate Buyers & Jewelers's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Gold coins
- Silver coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Paper money
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Sterling silver
- Diamonds
- Watches
Services
- House calls
Specialties: In-home evaluations · Vintage to modern jewelry · Luxury watches · Sterling silver tea sets and flatware · Damaged or chipped diamonds · Jewelry repairs.
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What recent customers report
We read the 25 most recent public Google reviews (Feb 2024 – Oct 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 5.0★
- last 25 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 21
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 44%
- of recent reviews
- Fair-offer mentions
- —
- too few offer mentions
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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
Website first archived in 2013 (Internet Archive)
Who you'll deal with
- Brett Bartholomew · owner · Years of experience buying, selling and evaluating jewelry, watches and diamonds
- Marc Bartholomew · owner · Years of experience buying, selling and evaluating jewelry, watches and diamonds
- ◆Family owned and operated; brothers Brett and Marc Bartholomew continue the business after Brian passed away in 2018.
- ◆Offers in-home evaluations for privacy and convenience.
- ◆Now offers jewelry repairs.
- ◆Buys diamonds that are certified or uncertified, damaged or chipped.
- ◆Claims to be licensed, bonded and insured.
Source: Family Ties Estate Buyers & Jewelers's website, read Oct 2026.
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Before you sell here
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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.
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Know Florida's seller rules.
When a walk-in Florida secondhand dealer buys used jewelry, scrap gold or silver, or other secondhand goods from you, state law requires the following: a government-issued photo ID, your right thumbprint, your contact details and physical description, and a signed statement that you own the goods or may sell them. You must be 18 or older.
Walk-in secondhand dealers (s. 538.06(1)): may not sell, alter or otherwise dispose of a precious metal, gemstone, jewelry item, antique or art item for 30 calendar days after acquiring it, or of other secondhand goods for 15 calendar days.
Source: Chapter 538, Florida Statutes (2026) - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers (ss. 538.03, 538.04, 538.06, 538.09, 538.15, 538.17, 538.18, 538.235, 538.31-538.36), Chapter 539, Florida Statutes (2026) - Florida Pawnbroking Act (s. 539.001; s. 539.002) · All Florida rules
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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.
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Get a second offer.
There are 16 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 Family Ties Estate Buyers & Jewelers
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 Boca Raton
How it compares in Boca Raton
- Google reviews7th of 9 · 25
- Reviews in the past year5th of 8 · 21
- Owner replies to reviews5th of 8 · 44%
- Hours open per week2nd of 9 · 84 h
Among 10 coin buyers we list in Boca Raton. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest dedicated coin shop: Elite Coinage Co.~3.5 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Gold Depot Store~3.5 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Boca Raton Pawn~2.8 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Ties Estate Buyers & Jewelers (this shop) | Gold & silver buyer | — | 5.0★ (25) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Coin and Jewelry Gallery Of Boca RatonBoca Raton | Coin shop | 8.6 mi | 4.8★ (272) | — | – / – |
| Precious Metals & Rare Coin InvestmentsBoca Raton | Coin shop | 6.4 mi | 4.9★ (154) | — | Sat / – |
| William Youngerman, Inc.Boca Raton | Coin shop | 3.5 mi | 4.5★ (46) | — | – / – |
| Gold Depot StoreBoca Raton | Bullion dealer | 3.5 mi | 5.0★ (8) | — | – / – |
| Elite Coinage Co.Boca Raton | Appointment-only dealer | 3.5 mi | 3.0★ (1) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Florida Currency & CoinBoca Raton | Coin shop | 8.6 mi | — | — | Sat / – |
| Andrew's Coin & JewelryDelray Beach | Jeweler | 2.0 mi | 4.0★ (2) | — | – / – |
| Elite Bullion GroupDelray Beach | Coin shop | 3.8 mi | — | — | – / – |