I have stopped in to AAA 3 times in the past week, twice in one day! I have a mismatched collection…read moreof ~ mostly sterling silver ~ jewelry and place setting pieces. I am unfamiliar with the history of these sets from generations past,and though I am grateful to have them, they are simply not needed! I brought many pieces into AAA on each visit,I was initially a bit intimidated and nervous to pursue the route of selling, that went away immediately as the entire experience could not have been more kinder, informative and honest! This little spot on Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove is very welcoming! I sold many pieces and was able to leave with payment right away which was a delightful surprise! Hoping to find more Treasures and I will definitely continue to return to this fabulous place! Kay

Had the most amazing experience working with Jim & Lauren. We had been to several other jewelers…read moretrying to find a place to make a customized band for our wedding bands. The first time we went in, Jim was very thorough with how the customization would work, timeline, etc. we decided quickly that we wanted to get our bands done here. My fiancé found his band here as well, and they had an amazing selection of men's bands! They kept up updated throughout the process of the customization. We were both able to find our dream wedding bands at AAA! Highly recommend anyone needing any type of jewelry; whether it's wedding rings, or trading in any jewelry, this is the best place to go!

Went to Windy City coins to sell some of my doubles today. And the idiot at the counter must be…read moreblind and stupid. He has no knowledge of coins. He looked at my variety of coins from Morgan's to Indian head pennies and said that they were all cleaned which is bull$hit because I have been dealing in coins for over 30 years and I know what is cleaned and what is not. This clown didn't even take the time to look at the coins closely. And he wanted to lowball me on the silver coins I had. Beware when you try to do business with this idiot because he may be friendly but he is a crook!!!!!!!

This place is awesome & legit…read more The guy that runs the place is really nice, & fair, and you dont get the impression that you are getting roasted over the coals or low-balled.. Ive been to other places, and they were sleazy. Not here. I have sold some family silver here and felt good about what I was paid for the weight. Yes recommended. Yes, I would return.

Great location with excellent customer service! Aurora and Nancy were incredibly accommodating and…read moreeasy to work with. They made the process very easy and stress-free, and I appreciated the fair dealings throughout. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a smooth and pleasant experience.

Only place I know that turns away single moms from their pantry. Never in my life would I think a…read morelady who works at a company who is offering to help those who are hungry to come outside & address me in-front of my 5 year old & say, "you just came out of a car, you can't have that." Way to serve your local hero's with low income. All we wanted was 1 canned soup.

Done plenty of business with him, extremely knowledgeable and treats your notes like his own…read more Highly recommend for anyone new or already existing collectors.

From the owner: Windy City Currency is Chicago’s trusted destination for buying, selling, and trading U.S. paper…read moremoney, coins, precious metals, and collectible currency. Whether you’re a lifelong collector or sorting through an inherited estate, we provide honest evaluations, transparent pricing, and a safe transaction environment every time. We specialize in rare U.S. banknotes, including Silver Certificates, Federal Reserve Notes, Legal Tender, Gold Certificates, Fractionals, Military Payment Certificates, National Bank Notes, and more. From single notes to museum-level collections, no deal is too small or too large.

My mom has been dragging me to the salvation army's through out chicago for as long as I can…read moreremember. "I might find a treasure among the discarded everything" she always said, and she would come home with a collectable this, that or another thing. She never sold anything, at least since my dad passed so the stuff just accumulates in the basement. The last time I went with her on a "run", we stopped a the ark in chicago (those of you who do this sort of thing, you know the place I mean right?). and my casual shopping finally paid dividends... I always look at this thing or that, mostly trying to placate her in her search for the next "treasure" but this time the very first thing I picked up was a metal pitcher that might work to serve water. My years going to these places finally paid off when I turned it upside down and saw the all important word... STERLING. There was a box behind this piece filled with odds and ends, all similar of silver metal, most with the word sterling across the bottom, or side. Mom said I hit it big and who was I to argue, I've watched the prices of gold go through the roof, why wouldn't it impact silver as well.... This place Americash is right next to my car dealer, so I stopped in. I have to say I felt kind of important with the offering of drinks, chocolate and all. Way better than the waiting room at the dealership that I had just left. Anyway, I'm giving these folk a top rating because they couldn't have been more informative. With no feeling of pressure, I sold the whole lot for an amount I felt was truly ridiculous. Mom said I should have shopped the number, but I got a good vib here. I actually just made plans with Mom to make my second "run" with her in as many weeks. I'm either getting old or something but either way, the treasure bug should did bite me good. I'll be back.

They were knowledgeable with the silverware I brought in to be weighed and priced, however when it…read morecame to the offer you had to agree to sell without the guy giving you a price he did a range of an offer. Who does that very shady in my opinion and I would never recommend anyone to them. Initially higher price range was offered and I said needed to confirm with my partner and he lowered it. Overall not a great experience and Do Not go there bad business practices!

Thanks Mike for a fair best price and an honest transaction. I would bring my scrap gold here again.read more

I had some silver bars, regular old silver coins and scrap gold to sell. I couldn't remember the…read morename of the place I had used previously and thought this address was close but it was a different place what a lucky mistake! Mike evaluated my stuff offered a great price and gave me cash on the spot, no BS, no haggling, everything was very transparent and above board. Great experience, highly recommended.

Got a great deal for my gold and silver, better offer than the other coin shops and jewelry stores…read moreI went to in the area. Thanks PGS!

This place is a toss up. Not sure if I got the true value of my items. I say do your research on…read morewhat you are selling before you go.

Arela is the Best! She is so helpful and is very fair when buying or selling. I recommend her and…read morethe Villa Park location highly!

First time visit with my BF, had several diamond wedding, engagement & cocktail rings to appraise…read moreand sell. LOVED the service there! All staff were SUPER friendly, helpful and just plain fun to work with! Got a great deal and am planning to return with more items this week. HIGHLY recommend everything about this company! We did go to 2 other local competitor's that came close to price, but decided to give Sterling our business based on the experience! We will be regulars and love the Hinsdale team!

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

You can't go wrong with Brian! He was able to give me a quote quickly via email. I was able to…read morevisit 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.

the strangest thing happened over labor day weekend; I came here and walked inside, announced…read moremyself, walked around a little more and took some pictures, waited a little because I had my box stock Mazda with me and wanted to go roundy round for a while because I like that sort of thing unless there's wing cars on the track (IYKYK) but I never saw anybody... maybe they were in the process of getting robbed or burgled and I just missed it? regardless, it's an interesting if not unique set up. there's a big flat track occupying prime real estate as you walk in and a big old king sprawled across the back half of the store with a parts shop and pit areas where they fit. I saw a straight line down the far side (there's almost always a straight line for the 100% GO FAST!! crowd) funny thing about these places, they're way funner if you listen more than talk; more often than not the guy running it is a professional...

We worked with Mike to coordinate a surprise birthday party for our 5 year old who's obsessed with…read morecars. Mike was super easy to work with and pricing was very reasonable to host a 2 hour party for kids. The main track can be dialed back so that the kids won't send the cars off the track. Mike (one man team) did a great job of rotating the kids in for races and even had a separate area for those not racing to send hot wheels care down an inclined race track to pass time while they awaited their turn. Overall the event was a success. We were able to bring in pizza from next door for food. I have pretty fond memories of my dad taking my brother and I slot car racing when we were kids so it was a really cool to be able to share the same experience with my son and his friends. 'Til next time, cheers!