Brian Andrew is the epitome of class, professionalism, and expertise in his field. It was his abosolutely 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 read more

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

You can't go wrong with Brian! He was able to give me a quote quickly via email. I was able to visit his office and sell some of my dad's coins and a piece of gold jewelry within the same week. He is more than fair and there is absolutely no pressure to sell. He actually bought the coins at a higher price than the quote he gave me! Brian knows coins, likes what he does and it shows. I can't recommend him enough. read more

I can't recommend Brian highly enough. He's incredibly knowledgable, honest, kind, and accommodating. He readily shares his vast knowledge, and is easy to do business with. I'll never go to another coin dealer. read more

I was searching for a company in Chicago to sell some of my coins. I filled out the form on Brian's website, and he got back to me within a few hours giving me a quote for my coins. Within the same week I was able to go in person to sell my coins. It was a seamless process, and for anyone looking to sell coins or paper money I definitely recommend working with Brian! read more

We inherited a coin collection and had no idea what the collection was worth. Brian specializes in appraising and purchasing coin collections from people like us. We went to his office with the collection and he sat with us for three hours as he appraised the coins and explained everything. He gave us an appraisal and made an offer to purchase the entire collection. There was no pressure and we left his office with a nice check. The entire process was honest, transparent and friendly. read more

Brian was very kind and generous with his time and expertise. He walked me through every coin in my collection and gave me fair valuation and information. He's a very knowledgable and trustworthy guy, and I would absolutely see him again with other valuables I come across. read more

Brian was very helpful in selling an inherited coin set. I did not have much knowledge about coins or their value and felt Brian gave a very honest and fair appraisal. He conveniently came to my home to appraise the set and also picked the set up when I sold it to him. The whole process was seamless and would work with Brian again in the future. read more

Brian was great. As I am someone who knew nothing about the coin collection I was selling, he walked me through everything and was very thorough. He was really friendly and up front. I recommend him with highest marks and you should feel very confident in working with him. read more

Like many, I inherited a coin collection and had no idea how to sell it to a "trustworthy" party. After doing some research, I contacted Brian. As his office was close to my residence, he made a house call. Over a three hour period he sorted a large number and types of items, explaining which had value, which didn't, and why. He was very knowledgeable and, in the end, provided what I thought was a fair assessment and offer. I sold the collection to Brian and would recommend contacting him if you have a coin collection of any type. read more

I wanted to sell off some of my coin collection. I contacted Brian and told him about my coins in general. We arranged a time to meet. I had maybe 60 ancients and 60 moderns(1500AD+).He told me that he would most likely just recommend someone else to see regarding the ancients, which he did. We went through each of the coins valuing them and discussing history or life in general while going through them fairly rapidly. After adding up the values he gave me a very fair offer for all of the coins. I stayed because I have some coin knowledge, you have the option to drop them off if you have many and don't want to discuss each coin. All in All Brian is a very nice honest gentleman with a flexible schedule and will give you a fair deal for your coins. read more

Brian Andrew and Associates - U.S. Half Dollar post Civil War - Gold Buyers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So after doing a little research on companies to go to Brian Andrew & Associates is where I decided to go with my coin collection. I called to ask about said services. Very nice, professional, accommodating & understanding. Upon arrival on my scheduled date. Very transparent, very knowledgeable, and very fair, as to the history/back story of each piece. I would definitely go back and or recommend going to see the professionals here. Good Job read more

My siblings and I inherited a coin collection. None of us knew the slightest thing about coins, let alone how to value them. After my online research I decided to call Brian. I figured I'd see what he had to say and that, pending that meeting and how I felt about Brian, I could always meet a second dealer. Well, within minutes it was clear to me that Brian was a terrific choice and I needn't look further. He patiently sorted through each type of coin in the collection, explained each type to me - as well as variations within each type - and assessed their value, each and every one of them, with complete transparency. While explaining things he showed and taught me how he uses up to the minute charts to value each type, explained why he might take a discount or add a premium to assess value and so on. He was patient, friendly and accessible. One of the most competent, well informed and pleasant professionals I've ever had the privilege of working with. I strongly recommend Brian and will not hesitate using his services again. He's a Chicago gem! read more

I recently inherited a number of coins. I did not know anything about the coin market so was apprehensive about getting "taken". I took my coins to 4 different places and my brother in law posted them online to get quotes too. The other coin shops I went to all felt good in terms of I liked the people I was working with but overall, I felt the most comfortable with Brian. And he also quoted me the highest prices. Signficantly higher. I was also concerned about how to handle the payment aspect but Brian was great about it. He came to my office, drew up an official quote and we both went to his bank together where they gave me a cashier's check. Much less worry to me than working with those online buyers or other shops that would only give you a regular check. I highly recommend Brian if you don't know much about coins and want to make sure you're treated fairly and given a fair price read more

I posted this review on Google and wanted to share it here as well. My siblings and I inherited a sizable coin collection from our father. Because of the size and our lack of experience with coin dealers, we decided to split the collection in half when we went to sell them. We took the first set to a well-known coin dealer in the Loop whom someone recommended. My sister had given herself a crash course on coins, so we had some knowledge to avoid blindly walking into the space. However, though we sold the coins there rather than lugging them back home, the overall experience left us dissatisfied. We decided to search elsewhere to sell the second set. Thanks to glowing online reviews, we chose Brian Andrew and Associates. We were not disappointed. Our experience with Brian Andrew and Associates was completely different. Brian epitomized professionalism. He met with us one-on-one in his private office on North Michigan Avenue where we felt safe and at-ease working with him. Despite the size of the collection, the other place had us standing in the front of the store opposite a tall, glass counter as other customers came and went. It was rushed and impersonal. Brian, on the other hand, was thorough and an overall joy to work with. He was never condescending or dismissive. He was extremely knowledgeable, organized, courteous and, most of all, fair. He demonstrated great integrity in not only what he offered for the coins but also in the patience that he took to evaluate each coin and explain his evaluations. His evaluations aligned with what my sister had researched in the coin collector's blue book. At the other place, no time was taken to individually assess coins, and references to the blue book were readily dismissed. For example, we had stacks of Morgan Silver Dollars. Brian looked at each one and assessed its value accordingly. The other place gave us one price for all of them despite variations. The entire experience with Brian Andrew Associates from our initial contact via email through the appraisal and completed transaction was a breeze. Brian offered us 32 percent more than the first place for what was essentially the same collection. We were so pleased we elected to go somewhere else to sell the second half of our collection. I recommend Brian Andrew and Associates to anyone selling or even appraising a coin collection. If I ever have more coins or other collectibles, he is the only person I will take them to for sell or appraisal. I only wish I had known of him before going to the other place. The best thing about that place was that it led us to Brian Andrew and Associates. read more

Brian was a delight to work with. He responded quickly to my inquiry for a quote on a silver/gold coin collection just by email description. When i called to inquire on an in-person visit, he was cordial and set up an appt for the next day. While visiting in person, he put us at ease with his vast knowledge of collectable coins, took some time to look at each coin individually and provided an on-the-spot offer without any pressure to keep or sell. He has been in the business for quite some time and it shows. He is a true professional and easy to do business with. I would highly recommend him to anyone. We actually sold him our coin collection on the spot and left with payment in hand. Thanks Brian!! read more

Brian is professional, personable, and most knowledgeable regarding coins and paper money. He came to our home to review our extensive coin and currency collection, generated a very reasonable valuation within an anticipated time period that day, then made that offer upon our request. After shaking hands on the deal he came back another day to complete the transaction and pay us in full with his business check. Brian took possession of the collection and we deposited the check the following day anticipating, and being rewarded, with no issues regarding his check. Dealing with Brian was satisfying and his personality made the experience pleasurable. Malcolm L read more

I brought a small amateur coin collection in to sell and Brian was great to work with. He explained what had value and what didn't, and was fair and professional. He efficiently went through my collection and gave me back a few things that only had face value and gave me a fair price for everything else. It was a smooth and easy transaction! read more

My father in law left behind a large coin collection and Brian spent time with me on the phone and by email to assess what we were dealing with. He drove several hours away and spent 2.5 days with us diligently going through the entire collection. He is prompt, courteous, and hard working. He worked non stop the whole time here to get the job done. We ended up with a far larger sales price than we expected and it was a very painless process. I highly recommend Brian for any coin sales or appraisals. read more

Outstanding service! All of my interactions with Brian Andrew and Associates were very professional. My family inherited over 100 sets of collector coins and initially tried to determine their value by searching online. If this is not your area of expertise, you will never get it right and will waste a lot of time. Brian was extremely helpful beginning with the first interaction. I was able to email photos to first find out if it'd be worthwhile to sell them. After a brief conversation, we scheduled an appt for the appraisal. I was traveling from out of town but was able to get an appt on the weekend, making the process even more convenient. Brian was available to offer assistance from the parking lot which is attached to the building. He patiently answered our questions (and we had a LOT of them) and provided what I believed to be a very fair offer. I no longer have to worry about the secure storage of a bunch of coins for which I could not determine a true value. None of the surviving relatives are coin collectors, therefore selling them was the best option for our family. I have no hesitation giving this business a 5 star rating and would definite use and recommend them to anyone I know. read more

My husband and I began dealing with Brian Andrew & Associates after my husband inherited a coin collection more than ten years ago. Knowing that value estimates can vary, my husband brought the collection to five different coin dealers to try to find out the value of the collection. As you might imagine, the values varied wildly! Brian (the owner) came up with the highest estimate, and actually took the time to explain the grading system and why some things were valued lower or higher. We were very impressed! Since then, we have both bought and sold collectibles and coins through Brian. When we first started selling coins, we would always check with at least one or two other dealers, but Brian's prices were always the highest. He has proven to us that while he is in business to make a profit, he is always honest and fair in his dealings with us. read more

I want to add my recommendation on my experience with Brian. We had a collection of coins that were saved by my parents for years in a closet. As we moved my mom out of her house after 40 yrs, we decided to declutter and send the collection on so others could enjoy. Brian was able to use our spreadsheet and then examine our coins and at both times his estimate and knowledge gave us the confidence selling our coins to him. We are glad we went with the previous great Yelp recommendations he gets. It's well deserved. read more

I went and saw Brian today to trade in my small coin collection and found the experience to be top notch from beginning to start. He was very professional, thorough, no nonsense and above all else... friendly! I've come across multiple coin dealers who almost seem bothered that you brought in coins, this is not the case here. I had a great experience and got what I believe to be a very fair deal on my coin collection. Would absolutely recommend him to anybody looking to have a no pressure, positive discussion on the value of their collection. Thanks again Brian! read more

After doing a little research on my own it was a pleasure meeting Brian. He was extremely knowledgeable and instructive. He gave us a no charge appraisal of several coins we had, noting significant mint marks. I felt I got honest answers to any questions I had. It was a quite pleasant experience and I was very impressed with his professionalism. I will be happy to do business with him in the future and highly recommend him. read more

I would recommend this company! Went above and beyond to accommodate my schedule as well as my circumstances. Highly recommend them.

Went to visit Brian after emailing him about some coins that had been left to me by my grandfather. He quoted me a fair price, and seemed very straight forward. Glad I was able to make a little cash from something I had sitting around for 10+ years. read more

I needed some help selling off some old coins and Brian was quick, convenient and fair. I would use him again in a heartbeat!

I had a coin collection since I was a boy, mostly proof sets , silver dollars , etc. It meant a lot to me, but it was time to part with it since we were leaving Hinsdale after 30 years. I found Brian from reviews and his own comments that made me comfortable I would be dealing with an honest, fair coin dealer. Brian came to my home, spent 6 hours inventorying and pricing everything- I decided during our time together that I would sell him everything, even the stuff I was holding back. I really enjoyed my time with Brian, his knowledge and intelligence, his stories , and especially his straightforward explanations and fair dealings. He has been in this business for 30 years ( ?) and he knows the business. He gave me a fair price for what had any value, turned over a lot of bags back to me worth face value, and our dealings were complete. It's been about a month now, and I told Brian I was so impressed I would write up a review. Here it is. I rarely do this but if you are in a positron like I was I highly recommend Brian. He made my sale of my "prized" collection a worthwhile experience. read more

I found Brian Andrew on Yelp and called for a quote on part of a coin collection. Brian offered to come to our apartment and review the coins. He spent several hours in looking over the coins and explained the process in much detail. We felt good about his analysis and rationale for the prices that were provided. There was no pressure and after some research on our own we felt that he was realistic, fair and very easy to do business with. He came back to the apartment to pick up the coins and we look forward to doing future business with Brian. read more

My siblings and I brought some coins we inherited to Brian Andrew, knowing we were not going to sell them, but needed values so we could divide them up evenly. Brian was so nice and so welcoming. He was extremely knowledgeable and quick to assess. We had complete confidence in his appraisal. Brian is a really good guy, an expert in his field and a pleasure to work with. We would definitely recommend him. Would not even think of using anyone else in the future. Thank you Brian!!!!!! read more

I have been holding/storing a coin collection I inherited from my dad, for like 40+ years. I had reviewed the boxes of stuff a punch of times, but I never had much interest to expand it, or to keep it. I checked with other family members, and they were not really interested in the collection either. It weighed almost 40-50 lbs, and was talking up storage space in my small condo. I did not know who to turn too, or who that I could trust. I visited a few coin dealers, but I never really felt that comfortable with any of them or the value they were going to place on it. After I interviewed Brian, and to my surprise, Brian offered me the best price for the coin collection, and I also felt comfortable with him and trusted him. Brian and I spent over 2+ hours: inspecting, valuing, and then counting each coin. I also had lots of other "family treasures" in the boxes of stuff too; foreign currency, medals, commentative coins, etc. Brian took it all. Lastly, I used the value that Brian was going to give me for the collection, and exchanged it for 4 coins. Brain was very professional, knowledgeable, and I highly recommend him. read more

Unfortunately, a death in the family necessitated, for estate purposes, a qualified review of the value of a large number of coins my parents had set aside the past 40 plus years. Not sure where to go or who to put my trust in, I found Brain Andrew through Yelp and after reading his reviews decided to make an appointment. Brian's detailed, direct, and informative assessment of the coins was conveyed in a respectful, friendly, yet professional manner and made the hour drive to his Chicago office worth the trip. After his free review, I learned that the majority of the coins were worth only their face value while a few others just enough to pay for the tolls on my trip back home. So while I didn't strike it rich with Mom and Dad's coins, I can now confidently exchange the coins with the bank and perhaps, in turn, help to end the nationwide coin shortage too! Thank you, Brian. read more

If you have gold or silver coins (rare or not) to sell, Brian Andrew is the guy to go to! He was totally honest and fair and made our experience so much better than we expected. My partner had some gold and silver to sell. We didn't know where to go as we had no prior knowledge of the business. You go to Pawn Shops and it's SHADY and you know you are getting completely ripped off. I was imagining if we went to someone who dealt in coins that it would be similar to the experience of buying a used car or a ring on Jeweler's Row -- in other words, I was expecting a slimey coin dealer who was going to rip us off and be shady. What we got with Brian Andrew and Associates was the complete opposite. We couldn't have had a better experience! Brian was totally legit and professional. He knows his stuff and it's obvious. We walked into his nice, clean office on Wabash and the first thing we saw were shelves of books about coins. I was immediately comforted. He knows his stuff and he gave us a very fair appraisal. He isn't out to make a ton of money and rip you off. I highly recommend his business! read more

Cleaning out my drawers and came upon some old gold necklaces I inherited from the 80s and 90s that I had never worn and nobody ever was going to wear again! I'm not normally one to sell old jewelry as I'm the sentimental type, but this stuff was seriously ugly and held no sentiment at all. I was considering one of those ultra shady cash for gold places that seem to have cropped up all over town, when a friend at work recommended Brian. I am so glad I went to him. His prices were far more reasonable than any other place I looked into. I got a nice check, he got some gold, and I didn't feel ripped off. Highly recommend his business and would definitely return! read more

I emailed Brian to see if he would be willing to look at a couple of coins I purchased recently. He agreed to meet me right away (since I had a short return policy on them) . He not only told me that I paid too much for them but also explained why he felt so. Thanks to Brian I averted a $4000 disaster. Brian also suggested venues where I might be able to purchase coins at fair prices and not get ripped off! Next time I need help with any coins, I will definitely contact Brian! He really is extremely knowledgeable and honest! read more

I called Brian and asked if he could look at the coins my Dad left when he passed. He was so nice and had me bring them in the very next day. He sorted them out and noted what had value and what simply had face value all while explaining as he went along. Brian is the guy to go to for coin value and resale and after my experience, I wouldn't trust anyone else. read more

Very fair and honest in pricing. Had some silver and gold to sell. He was friendly, helpful, and a pleasure to deal with.

I went to Brian with my late father's coin collection. He is very thorough, friendly and explains the worth of the coins. It was educational, quick and easy. He is fair and trustworthy-look no further! read more

I was looking for a sixpence for a wedding and Mr. Andrew was very helpful and found me a sixpence in the year I wanted. He also gave me a very generous deal! read more

Just made our 3rd trip to see Brian and Indian Head pennies this time-as always a great experience. Very knowledgeable, friendly straight shooter read more