Some people might not like to give 5 star reviews because it could mean more competition the more…read morepeople who find out about the place but when its deserved its deserved. I went into CGJ on March 10 2026 looking for silver coins and bullion. they had 2 trays with a lot of silver. Included in those trays were several Maples, a Britannia and a Krugerrand along with several other sovereign coins. There were many buffalo rounds and I even found 2 Engelhard prospector rounds. There was a lot of fractional including 1/2 oz, grams and constitutional silver. As far as selection goes I have seen more in other stores and I have seen less. They sell what they buy so I can't say that the selection will always be like this but I was very happy with the 4 items I bought and I found several more I could have bought. Now for the best part. I paid less than a buck over spot for 2 Perth mint coins and 2 prospector rounds. I asked Gia, who was awesome by the way, for confirmation and she said that was pretty much their standard pricing for generics. I think she said ASEs were 3 or 4 bucks more, still cheap compared most places. Now one might expect with prices that low the price they paid would be pretty low but it was very reasonable. I can't recall exactly because she quoted for maples, ASEs and generics but given the prices I have seen online and at other stores I would have been very happy selling to them at their prices. Further shoutout to Gia, she was wonderful to talk to. Some shop owners are grumpy old curmudgeons who just want to take your money but Gia was friendly, very informative and willing to talk (I'm a talker if you can't tell from this review) I'll probably head back today just to see what they might have.

Informative , efficient and professional. I would recommend her to anyone that is wanting to…read moreinsurance their valuable jewelry.

Fabulous I cannot recommend them enough!! They are the most informative, comparative and fair…read morecompany I have ever worked with!! Best ever, it's hard when you are you are losing your personal belongings, however I am so comfortable with trusting Victoria and this company. In addition Victoria helped me determine value in my sterling silver flatware. She sold it above my expectations. Would recommend Leonard Auction!

I won a set of ceramic ware from this auction house. They charged me $146.65 to ship 7 pieces to…read moreme. The charges were outrageous. I won a set of plates from another auction that weighed more, and, the box was larger, and I paid $85.00. Leonard Auction ripped me off! NEVER AGAIN!

I went there to sell my 22 K gold chain…read more It was 242.8 g. They paid me about 90% of spot price. All in all it was a positive experience. I don't know what the other reviews are complaining about, they were very transparent with what they were willing to do. I walked out the same day with a check and deposited it with no problems. Everyone was really kind and they even gave my girlfriend a free chocolate bar! If I ever have anything else to sell, I'd definitely head to Royal again.

Nasty nasty nasty place. Men here are rude to women of color. One man did not pass me jewelry but…read moreinstead chose to throw it on the counter as if he were too good to pass it to me. So I was sure to throw it back. The vibe is off. You can tell they don't respect black women here. It's your average run of a muck pawn shop.

Yesterday I went to Chicago for the Monet exhibit and stopped by the LH Selman gallery since it is…read morejust across the street. (I did call ahead, due to COVID, to be sure they would be open.) Paul (and Marty) let me sit with coffee (after LOTS of steps at the Art Institute), and brought out beautiful weights for me to see. A very enjoyable visit!

Such a wonderful surprise. I was wandering around on Michigan Avenue and looking for fun things to…read moresee in Chicago and found LH Selman! Who knew paperweights could be so unique and interesting? A very cool place with very dedicated staff who seem to treasure each customer. Very personalized service and attention. I cannot recommend enough! Be sure to check them out while there.

I've wanted to bid on multiple auctions they have had through the liveauctioneer app until I see…read morehow much they gouge you for shipping. Don't even bother getting a quote from them anymore and I just excluded them from searches. One quote $276 for a painting. $76 to ups and $200 for packaging and handling. 55 comic books is $26 to shipping and $28 to packaging and handling. In no reality should a box and bubble wrap cost more then the shipping cost

Good first experience selling a selection of unrelated antiques, jewelry art and coins. Felt like I…read morehad started a relationship to trust but thinking not. Would recommend. Worked for what I needed at the time. Onwards.

This is a great place to buy coins and bullion. the only problem is parking. if you are able to…read moreuse public transit, that is best. if you are disabled like me, welcome to Chicago. they do often go to coin shows, and those can be much easier to attend if you are limited in your ability to walk and stand.

THEY STORE ALL YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IF YOU BUY! AND SELL IT!…read more This place does well for three reasons LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION...other than that it has absolutely nothing to offer you except apparently low ball offers and rudeness according to other yelp reviews). I walked in there a couple of years back b/c I conveniently work near there and I purchased some gold and silver. The 2nd time I walked in, one of the guys I usually see demanded to know my first and last name. I did not have an issue with this since I am not hiding and I figured he already knew my name. Before the purchase could be completed, he took out a pen and paper and demanded to know the exact spelling...this was strange. He also requested an ID to photocopy for a "money laundering" check. I told him that was ridiculous as I wasn't selling anything and I was buying retail products they were selling with cash. Eventually after threatening to walk out, we made the sale all while this guy was jotting down more on his pad. I have a colleague who is an avid coin collector (has coins from ancient Greece to modern day US Mint) and I had been meaning to ask him if he goes to this place but never got around to it as I purchased there a couple of times more times without incident and I felt I was getting the usual customer treatment. The final time I went in there, I didn't have time to go to the bank so I had to use a credit card. This chubby younger guy behind the counter asked to see me id. I gave it this time b/c I figured he just wanted to see if my name matched the credit card...fair.. no one likes credit card fraud. But then he started writing down all the information. When I asked him why he was doing this, he said "money laundering." I again told him I was not selling anything and was a retail customer buying THEIR merchandise off the shelf just as I do at Walmart and Costco but they don't accuse me of money laundering!! We got into a big argument until I finally left as he told me he needed to put my information in data base in order for me to buy there. When I finally got around to asking my colleague about that place, he went hysterical and said "DON'T GO THERE! THOSE GUYS ARE CROOKS!" He told me they trick ppl into giving their info for "money laundering" and sell it to data brokers and ppl search sites. He also said the community knows it as an IRS roach motel. Almost aanyone who buys there past a quantity and is foolish enough to give there information, gets an instant audit. Obviously with selling there are rules. Like a pawn shop, they need your info in case the items you sold are stolen. BUT DON'T BE SO SPITEFUL TOWARDS YOUR CUSTOMERS that you lie to them to make more money off of them by tricking them into giving you there personal information! Lastly, my friend told me if you are a coin collector and want to buy coins at a good price, just go to ebay.

I've bought a couple items here and wear them all the time! Have also had some things repaired and…read moremade beautiful again. I think prices are fair, the people that work there are very nice and no need to go all the way downtown to jewelers row.

I went in for a quote to convert my wedding and engagement rings into other jewelry. They were 10…read moreyears in a cabinet, and needed new life. I'd gotten a quote (which took about 10 days) at another local jeweler and felt strongly I was being very over-charged. At Bryn Mawr I was attended by Emmett, who was friendly and helpful. I wanted to do a fixed pendant for the diamond in the engagement ring and make cluster earring from the small stones in the wedding band. Emmett helped me pick a chain and ensured they had a clear picture of what I wanted for the reasons, then provided a full quote including the purchase of the scrap gold. It was about 40% less than I was previously quoted. I paid the deposit and hoped for a good outcome! I picked up my new jewelry Sunday and couldn't be happier! It's all beautiful and exactly what I envisioned. The pics don't do it justice. These are lovely and can be passed down one day.

Kurt at Adams Appraisal proved a knowledgeable and professional guide through the art appraisal…read moreprocess. Clear in his explanations and accommodating and responsive to questions and requests, he led us to an efficient, cost-effective outcome. Highly recommended.

Kurt was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, kind, has a wickedly great sense of humor. Walked me…read morethrough everything and explained different avenues to explore with each item and what I could do. Definitely will recommend to anyone who needs the same things I did.

1/17/26 Great experience at Graham Crackers Comics. Awesome selection, great prices, well organized…read morestore, friendly and very knowledgeable staff who are happy to help without pressure. Whether you're browsing or looking for something specific, this is a must stop spot for comic fans in Chicago. Highly recommend!

We love this shop. It's a quick and simple drop-in to find your stuff…read more Fyi - Depending the day, wait times might get crazy.

Fellas, do yourself a favor and head over to Balani. Hands down the best shopping experience I ever…read morehad. I needed a new and less conservative suit for a specific event. I'm tall with very long arms, alll the department stores had to offer was the same tired fare. I made an appointment at Balani . John took care of business, professional, friendly, and honest. I got exactly what I needed on a tight timeline. They offer a ton of options in regards to fabric, cut, and color. Be sure to get some custom shirts as well, they make all the difference. You pay for what you get so be prepared to spend a couple of bucks, but come on man, you deserve it.

Terrible experience. Had tried them once in 2024 and was quite pleased so went back in September of…read more2025 and ordered two jackets and 6 shirts. It's March 7th and I still haven't received anything. Went in for a fitting back in November and the fit was terrible - two sizes too big for a custom order!! Since then the experience has been abysmal. I've not been provided any updates despite multiple follow ups. Have connected with a manager and was promised expedient service but nothing. I still don't have any of the items. At such premium prices, I would expect top notch service. Avoid this place - several other custom clothiers that are much better.