Listing № 78389 · North Olmsted, OH
Carat Coin LLC
Coin shop in North Olmsted, Ohio
30131 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070
Buys: Gold jewelry & scrap, Watches. What they buy & services
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Good for: First-time sellers
§ 01
What Carat Coin LLC buys and does
From Carat Coin LLC's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Watches
Services
- Free appraisals
- House calls
Specialties: Coins · Scrap gold · Gold jewelry · Silver · Watches.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Sep 2025 – Oct 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 4.6★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 55
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 5%
- 1 of 6 one- or two-star
- Fair-offer mentions
- 100%
- 31 fair vs 0 lowball
Praised for
- Fair offers / fair prices25 of 45
- Friendly, welcoming19 of 45
- Honest, trustworthy13 of 45
- Knowledgeable8 of 45
- Beat other offers6 of 45
- Patient with beginners3 of 45
Complaints
- Rude or dismissive3 of 45
- High markups when buying2 of 45
- Long waits1 of 45
What people brought in
- Gold jewelry & scrap ×3
- Whole collections ×2
Sold coins or metal (10) · Got an appraisal (5)
2 reviewers were first-time sellers or inheritors. 5 say they compared offers and got the best one here.
§ 03
Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- ANA Member (ANA Coin Dealer Directory listing) verify ↗
- Ohio Precious Metals Dealer license (PRECIOUS METALS DEALER) #PM.300810.000 · Active (on current DFI roster) registry ↗
Track record online
Named by local collectors
- Recommended in r/Cleveland (2026)
- ◆Offers a free appraisal, with home appraisals available
- ◆Open Saturday noon to 4 PM and Sunday by appointment
- ◆Sells online through an eBay store
- ◆Says it replies to email inquiries within 24 hours
Source: Carat Coin LLC'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 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 8 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 Carat Coin 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.)
- 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?
- Do you buy whole collections, including the common coins, or only some pieces?
§ 05
Compare coin buyers near North Olmsted
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: CoinsandArt.inc LLC~13 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: The Executive Coin Company~31 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carat Coin LLC (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.7★ (226) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Savvy Coin & Jewelry ExchangeWestlake | Coin shop | 4.3 mi | 4.9★ (120) | 96% | – / – |
| Full Circle Coins and Currency LLCAvon | Coin shop | 5.3 mi | 5.0★ (8) | — | Sat / – |
| Cash 4 GoldFairview Park | Bullion dealer | 5.5 mi | 4.2★ (38) | — | Sat / – |
| MONEY TREE INCRocky River | Coin shop | 7.9 mi | 5.0★ (3) | — | – / – |
| Harry E Jones Rare CoinsMiddleburg Heights | Coin shop | 7.9 mi | 4.7★ (44) | — | Sat / – |
| Jewelry & Coin ExchangeMiddleburg Heights | Gold & silver buyer | 8.0 mi | 4.9★ (157) | — | Sat / – |
| Strongsville JewelryStrongsville | Bullion dealer | 8.4 mi | 4.5★ (61) | — | – / – |
| ElemetalParma | Bullion dealer | 9.1 mi | 5.0★ (94) | 100% | – / – |