Listing № 35975 · Utica, NY
New York Connection
Gold & silver buyer in Utica, New York
163 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501
Sells: Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Buys: Gold coins, Silver coins, Estates & inherited coins, Gold jewelry & scrap. What they buy & services
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New York Connection 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.
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What New York Connection buys and does
From New York Connection's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Gold coins
- Silver coins
- Estates & inherited coins
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Platinum
- Diamonds
- Watches
Services
- Free appraisals
- Insurance & estate appraisals
Pricing & payment
- In their words
- “We don’t just buy scrap, so you receive a premium for your jewelry”
- Pays sellers by
- cash
Specialties: Gold and silver coins · Scrap gold refining · Estates and antiques · Jewelry and watches · Diamonds and gemstones. Also sells: Jewelry.
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Aug 2024 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 4.7★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 30
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 2%
- 0 of 4 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- 69%
- 9 report fair offers; 4 report low offers, across 13 distinct reviews (reports can overlap)
Praised for
- Friendly, welcoming30 of 53
- Good selection20 of 53
- Fair offers / fair prices9 of 53
- Reasonable premiums when buying8 of 53
- Knowledgeable7 of 53
- No pressure2 of 53
Complaints
- Lowball offers4 of 53
What people brought in
- Gold jewelry & scrap ×2
Bought coins or bullion (5) · Sold coins or metal (3)
1 says they compared offers and got the best one here.
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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
- Business registered since 2004 (new york, domestic business corporation) record ↗
Track record online
- ◆Family business for over 30 years and three generations
- ◆Offers appraisal and liquidation services for attorneys, real estate agents and individuals
- ◆Prices gold by karat, advertising a resale premium on 10k through 22k jewelry
Source: New York Connection'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 cash for larger amounts.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 3 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 New York Connection
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.)
- Do I need an appointment to sell a whole collection?
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Compare coin buyers near Utica
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest dedicated coin shop: Upstate Numismatic Services~0.3 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Upstate Numismatic Services~0.3 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Connection (this shop) | Gold & silver buyer | — | 4.5★ (102) | 69% | Sat / – |
| Upstate Numismatic ServicesUtica | Coin shop | 0.3 mi | 3.3★ (13) | — | Sat / – |
| Johanne's Coffee & Coin ShopUtica | Gold & silver buyer | 0.5 mi | 3.9★ (7) | — | – / – |
| Gold Leaf Refining-Cash for Gold,Silver & CoinsNew Hartford | Gold & silver buyer | 3.8 mi | 4.7★ (93) | — | Sat / – |