This is my neighborhood go to for any watch batteries or strap adjustments. Great, fast, reasonably…read moreprice service and the owner is always very helpful and friendly. I once brought in a quartz omega that wasn't running well and he gave me the advice on winding and it worked! If you need a battery replaced or a strap repaired, this is your first stop!

George helped me out by sizing me for a ring free of charge. I did not have to wait to be assisted…read moreand I appreciate the help!

Jonathan - who is the person I've had taking care of me when I've visited - is truly a gentleman…read more He is very fair, very honest and truly empathetic with persons who're in difficulties and need to sell. The rates he applies are very fair. I know - because of many past experiences.

I've done many deals with Jonathan for many thousands of dollars. Just in the past year he has…read morehelped me fill many holes on my US type book with certified coins I've cracked and installed from him Now that he has a shop I will probably visit some time. He sends coins promptly and I completely trust him as he could have kept my money many times over .... I have always received the exact coins I purchased from him. I check with him often for new inventory after sho a he attends and or sets up Aton the east coast l! Top shelf dealer - Gold in trustworthy

I've never written a Yelp review. BUT, since I do not personally know anyone selling gold and who…read morecould thus benefit from my experience with American Gold Refinery I figured this would be as good a place as any to share it. I had two gold items to unload. The first was a substantial piece, the second a relative trifle. I concur with an earlier sentiment in these reviews. It is "absurd" that AGR does not have more positive reviews than it gets here. If you are in the tri-state area and selling gold or jewelry DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE but AGR. Do not waste your time or throw away your money with local jewelers. At the end of the day all those jewelers do is take your gold to AGR or other 47th Street refineries and pocket the difference between what they paid you and what AGR pays them. I shopped around two pieces at some local jewelers in Astoria. I'd rather talk in dollars than percentages so to avoid being too-too gauche I'll focus on the trifle piece I sold 4/14/2021. A 14k gold necklace, 1/2 an ounce. One local Astoria jeweler offered $215. Another offered $415. From the latter jeweler I came away thinking I could probably get $500 from AGR. I did. $500 for what one local jeweler offered less than 1/2 that amount. Local jewelers are almost always the middleman when buying gold. They buy it from you at a percentage less than the refineries would, then sell it to the refineries. American Gold Refinery, per its name, is the refinery. Some jewelers will take 15%, others in excess of 50%. AGR takes about 6-7%. Why would you sell anywhere else? The previous gold piece I sold to AGR was quite a bit more substantial. I had never sold gold before and was nervous about getting ripped off or taken advantage of. I was also just plain nervous all around letting go what could be called a family heirloom. Before settling on AGR I shopped this gold piece around to local jewelers. These encounters only stoked my anxieties. They played hard sell (hard buy?). Some of them yelled at me, increasing their buy offers only by double-digit figures every time I turned around to leave. Others chalantly offered prices I knew, from my research, were substantially less than the gold was worth. One even took my gold piece off to a place in his shop where I could not see it, a total no-no in this realm. I am so glad I chose AGR for that sale, and not solely because they paid so much more than the others offered. AGR treated me with respect, kindness, even curiosity about who I am and what I do. The transaction at AGR was conducted with 100% transparency. I believe the main person I worked with was named Arnold but AGR, if you are reading this, don't hate me if I'm wrong. Unlike that aforementioned local jeweler he made sure the gold piece was in my sight throughout the transaction. The cash was on hand for immediate payment. The local jewelers all told me I would have to come back later so they could get cash from their bank or arrange to have a check cut, or somesuch. It was enough to make me think it was some kind of setup. Paranoid, I know, but as a first-time gold seller can you blame me for being a little over-careful and anxious? Bottom line: If you are selling gold, silver, or jewelry in these parts do not go anywhere else but American Gold Refinery. I only wish I had more reason and opportunity to do business with them. Welcome to my first-ever Yelp review! Haha.

Great experience selling 2 of my gold chains today at AGR. Was greeted downstairs and showed up to…read morethe office. Was helped right away and walking out with cash in a few min. It was my first time selling gold jewelry and I didn't have time to stop into a bunch of places, so I went to 2 places in the diamond district with great reviews on Yelp (here and another). The other quoted me WAY lower and told me that he was giving me "pretty much 90%" when it was actually 42%. Matthew, the president of AGR, who happened to help me gave me a percentage that is considered an excellent offer. No bs, quick, straightforward service. Highly recommend.

Very professional and trustworthy. Courteous front desk…read morestaff. Convenient doorman building location. I have patronized the business twice and would definitely recommend to a friend or colleague.

I found Mr. Jonah to be extremely professional and FAIR, no nonsense, and gave me a very premium…read moreappraisal price for my brother's watch collection. I would definitely feel comfortable selling him valuable jewelry and getting a more than fair appraisal/price.

I've dealt with 10 times directly thru their website. Never once a bad experience with service or…read morequality and all items purchased were verified as authentic and genuine. If I were to be disappointed with anything it is that they raised their minimum for free shipping from $199 to $499. However when compared to other bullion dealers, even with the $8 for shipping going thru Bullion Exchanges is still cheaper overall once order is submitted.

Used to be good. Especially their prices however they use FedEx to ship good. They have no idea…read morewhat they are doing. Bulletin exchange made me wait 1 week without sending my package. Right away blame me for no following instructions. Have the emails prove response their email. All I get a so sorry excuse. Never ordering again. Better to buy local than deal with where is my package game. This is joke bc they already have my $$ and too lazy to refund me back my $$. Instead I have wait they get the package back before they can resend. This is joke bc FedEx say one thing and then change the story. Bad service. Bad experience all around.

I was looking to sell a broken jewelry and found Big Apple General Buyers on yelp so I decided to…read moregive them a shot. They accept walk-ins but it's probably better to call and make an appointment you're not waiting in line to be seen. Their office is conveniently located in midtown, building and office is secure. Dimitriy promptly greeted me and said he didn't want me to wait to be seen since I had an appointment (although they had few people waiting) which I really appreciated. He was friendly, professional, and honest- he presented a fair offer on my jewelry and explained how he reached that number. I didn't feel like he was low balling me or pressuring me to sell at all, It only took about 10 minutes and I left with a good impression of the company so I'll definitely be back to sell/ buy! Highly recommend checking them out (they're open on Saturday).

Very hospitable and friendly. They always have hats and I love that there is wine and coffee behind…read morethe counter. Truly a neighborhood gem! Highly recommend to all, stop by!

Professional, Expert Diamond Buyer - Fast Cash Payout I…read moreneeded to sell a high-carat diamond ring and was extremely hesitant about the process. I didn't want to deal with consignments or questionable appraisals. I chose Diamond District Gold Buyers because they offered a quick, same-day appointment. The buyer was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. They clearly explained the valuation process, including the GIA factors (4 Cs), and offered a price that was significantly higher than the other two offers I had received. There was zero pressure to sell. Once I accepted the offer, the payment was processed instantly--cash on site, just as promised. The private, secure office setting made the transaction feel completely confidential and comfortable. If you have high-end pieces, a watch, or valuable diamonds, this is the place. Expert knowledge and top cash payout made it a perfect experience.

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Selling a treasured watch is never easy, especially one tied to a deeply personal chapter in your…read morelife. When I walked into Truval, I was carrying the weight of that decision. Shlomi, Connie, and the team met me with such kindness, patience, and genuine care that I found myself supported and seen. I had done my research and came in with what I believed was the highest offer I'd receive, but Truval surpassed it without hesitation. They honored the value of the piece and offered more than I asked, which spoke volumes about their fairness and integrity. They even introduced me to the jeweler purchasing my watch -- a talented, thoughtful, generous man who offered insight and encouragement during a moment that was both cathartic and emotional. The transaction itself was seamless, but the human experience, the grace, dignity, and empathy I was shown, will stay with me. Thank you, Truval, for turning a difficult moment into something unexpectedly healing.

Cordial enough owners but unfortunately y left with nad taste in my mouth, one if them said some of…read morethe metal in beacelet was not gold, which was 100% not true. Saying that felt like a cheap tactic of being cheated. I would never ever go there again.