I had a last minute request so I called in and spoke to Ralph who was extremely kind and said I…read morecould come in even though they just closed. My service was super fast and the staff that worked there were all super friendly. Would definitely recommend and I'll definitely be back!

I was looking to sell a few things. A-1 Jewelry was highly rated. An appt was not needed. I was…read moregreeted by Ralph. I presented a 1 CT Diamond ring with GIA cert and appraisal, some gold items and 1 silver coin. After evaluation and attempting to find a buyer for my Diamond ring, the price offered was not to my liking. He did take the time to explain to me that Princess cut stones are not popular. He also showed the diamond sheet that they use for valuation and which cut stones are high value. He did offer a fair price for my loose gold. l took their offer and he paid me in cash on the spot. I highly recommend A-1 and Ralph

I wasn't sure what to expect as this was my first such (gold sale) transaction…read more I found the owner to be very professional. He made the appraisal/sales process very transparent and fair. I can highly recommend Joe and Chicago Golf Gallery!

I want to thank this business, especially Christine, for resolving the issue with my…read moregold bangle by replacing it with another lovely 14k one. I am very satisfied & wish you many more years of success! (Pic of my replacenent bracelet attached)

Meet with Keith today and he was fantastic. Very friendly and funny and he explained everything to…read moreme since I have never dealt with an Estate Buyer before. He took the time to look over my items and made recommendations for one item. I was able to walk away very satisfied with our transaction. I will certainly go back to Keith. Top notch customer service. He was kind of enough to inform of the construction that was happening and where I should park. Keith- thanks again for everything.

Keith the owner of A&R where do I begin? Keith and I have had a few appointments together to…read more narrow down my relatives' jewelry. I came to Keith on a recommendation from a family friend and I'm so glad I chose him over anyone else. Keith really knows his stuff, and above all else he is fair in his offers. He is friendly as well and takes time to thoroughly explain everything to his clients. He is also incredibly honest which was hard for me to find in estate buyers. He told me what to sell on eBay and helped me maximize my profit. He also told me to keep sentimental things. I highly recommend working with A&R Estate Buyers for any estate sales. I don't write reviews often, but Keith really deserves more than he has.

Traded in a diamond ring that was bought at Zales. To say the least the ring that was purchased at…read moreZales was way over priced!!! Brian Kopp hooked it up were other jewelry places gave me the "run around". He gave me top dollar for the ring compared to other places even in downtown. To say the least I am definitely coming back to give them my business whenever I am in the market for fine jewelry.

I had a great a time exploring this jewelry store near my house... I was shopping for a new jewelry…read morepiece for my grandma for her birthday, Brian who was the owner I believe was very patient and helpful w me. I wasn't sure what I was getting but brain took his time to show me great variety of his inventory. I purchased a gold bracelet at a very fair price, my grandma loved it. I highly recommend this jewelry store.

Brian Andrew is the epitome of class, professionalism, and expertise in his field. It was his…read moreabosolutely stellar reviews that caught my attention but what really told me I was headed to the right place was his location and the fact that his address is 333 and his office is in one of the most incredibly beautiful and historical buildings in the nation. Brian not only took me in without an appointment or a prior phone call, which I'm learning is customary for this world of precious metals and coins. It felt incredibly prestigious to visit him in that phenomenal location and to learn from a man that's been in silver and gold trading since before I was born... and I'm getting to be pretty darn old! He didn't try to give me a lowball offer and I felt no need to negotiate or put my "shields up" as I tend to need to do with most businessmen. I feel honored to trade with him and got to see some really cool, historical, incredibly rare items and walk away with a bit of cash in my pocket. I just hope that now I've found my go-to silver, gold, palladium, & platinum bullion & coins guru that he'll keep doing business for a good while longer... cause I feel I have a trustworthy expert that I can soak up his knowledge and wisdom & share cool shiny things with one another. Don't waste your time looking up anyone else in the area... Brian Andrew and Associates is your coin and precious metals bullion no-brainer pick of the litter! Give him a call, you'll know instantly why I've been so effusive about him and his business when he picks up. Tell him his new pal Jason sent you

Brian is a true professional, he knows this space very well. My interactions with him both by email…read moreand in person were terrific! I absolutely recommend him to others!

Great family owned LCS (local coin shop) at Irving and Elston! Very friendly and helped us complete…read moresome of our coin collection by having the Silver Kennedy Halfs that we needed. Gave a reasonable price for them and was able buy them without any issues. Highly recommended!

I don't know how to really grade them…read more I thought by the name that this was a coin shop. This is a room, not a coin shop. If you are looking for a traditional coin shop, this is not it. Once you get over that hurdle you will be fine. The staff is very easy to talk to. Very comfortable. They specialize in getting merchandise in, then getting merchandise out. They sell merchandise by volume. I really had a pleasant time in the room, they just could not help me at all. I will not be going back to AAA Coin as they are not selling coins. They should change their name to better describe what they do.

All my jewelry was stolen and I found a lot of pieces at this pawn shop but I tried to buy it back…read moreand they were Charging me way more than they paid for the jewelry so I couldn't afford to get my jewelry back and some had such sentimental value more than it was worth.

GENUINELY NICE staff. Been here twice to sell some jewelry and new Adidas shoes. Their store is…read moreorganized and clean. THANK YOU PAWN CHICAGO

Great place to cash in gold and silver but was disappointed to see they recently closed after…read moreseveral years.

Had several broken pieces of jewelry that had been sitting in my drawer. Brought them in to…read moreMarelli's and was promptly issued a check for the value of the gold. Great to do business with.

Went to GoldMax just to get an estimate on some gold jewelry I was thinking of selling, and the…read moreGoldMax Rep at the Harwood Heights store was awesome! She was very welcoming, offered me water and some chocolates. She explained the process, gave me an estimate and it was definitely more than I expected. I was very please with the service and I would come back again and refer her to my friends and family!

I am adding another positive review to the collection! I came in with several coins from my father…read morein law's collection, and had been looking for a place to help me. They were really kind, patient and honest. I'm also in a business where I constantly have to explain complex values to my clients and their patience was personally instructive. I am so glad to have found my place!

I went to Oakton Coins and Collectibles to have my collection appraised and get a second opinion…read more My collection consists of several PR70 DCAM coins, older Japanese coins, and an 1808 Admiral Gardner shipwreck coin, among other pieces. Unfortunately, I felt very rushed and was quickly made to feel as though I should be on my way. The gentleman assisting me spent quite literally less than two minutes looking over my entire collection. Rather than discussing the individual pieces or explaining his assessment, he essentially took a quick glance and told me, "Yeah, you only have $20 here." I understand that I don't have the most lucrative collection in the world. However, I know enough about what I own to know that the collection is worth more than $20 and contains pieces that warrant more than a cursory glance. What particularly bothered me was what happened when I pushed back regarding an 1853-1865 Japanese Kaei Isshu. The gentleman then took another look at the coin, checked its metal content, and rather than explaining what he thought it was or having a conversation with me about the piece, asked, "How much do you want for it?" It suddenly felt as though the focus had shifted toward trying to purchase the coin rather than helping me understand what I had. To be clear, I did not come in intending to sell my collection. I was primarily looking for a knowledgeable second opinion and hoped to have a conversation with someone who shared an interest in coins and collectibles. I cannot say with certainty why I was treated the way I was. I'm young, Mexican, walked in wearing casual clothes, and carried my collection in a backpack. Whether any of those things influenced the interaction, I obviously cannot know. What I can say is that I did not feel welcomed, taken seriously, or particularly wanted in the store. I left feeling as though I had been generalized as a young, naive Mexican rather than treated as someone who genuinely enjoys collecting and wanted to learn more about his collection. The experience bothered me enough that I downloaded Yelp specifically to write my first review. I see that Oakton Coins and Collectibles has many positive reviews, and I recognize that my experience may have been an outlier. I can only speak to how I was treated during my visit, but unfortunately, the experience left enough of an impression that I will not be returning.