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)

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 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

Quoted $5 over spot on the phone for a 10 oz silver bar, and then charges me $9 over spot when I…read morearrive. Dishonest business.

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.

I have been coming here for years to sell stuff I don't use. They are always friendly and…read morereasonable. Highly recommend them. I know I lose some $$$ but they have to make $$$ plus FB marketplace is a huge hassle and nightmare!!! Ebay is worse. Save yourself the hassle and come here. Anyways they offer a lot of cool things too. Very secure and nice store.

I love coming now. They are very friendly special they love My Daughter and I best when I go to…read morewhen you give me break money I love you and all of them

Amazing service and a very friendly environment. Very professional and amazing establishment. Great…read moremerchandise at great prices. Recommended for this place 100% amazing service.

We needed some quick cash between paychecks and were able to put two rings up as collateral for a…read more$140 loan, which, since we paid it off in just a month, though it had a high interest rate, wasn't too bad ($28 total). It really helped, and they were really great about explaining the process to us. The rings were worth much more in sentimental value than they were worth probably, and though we weren't excited about the whole thing, they were so friendly and non-sketchy, that if we ever ended up in the same situation, I can't imagine going anywhere else.

BTRC completely blew me away with their world class selection of coins, service and upfront…read moretransparent pricing. The showroom Lincolnshire looks amazing! Brian and his wife have established themselves as major players in precious metals and coins. Brian's 25+ years of experience is clearly evident. I walked away with cash for scrap jewelry. Highly recommended!

My 11 yo son loves rocks, minerals and had been watching silver go up for a while. When it sold off…read more30% on 1/30/26, and closed at $86. He wanted to use his snow shoveling money to buy an America eagle silver coin for his collection. We got there and the owner (I believe) ended up selling him a coin for $103 / a 20% premium. Plus the coin he received had dark spots around the edges. It will be a learning experience for him; and we will never go back.

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.

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.

This is a great coin shop. Their prices are very good and they are always fair. They have the best…read moreresale prices around. I trust them 100%. I have done business with them for many years.

Great experience! The staff was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and informative throughout the…read moreentire process. They took the time to answer all of my questions and were honest about what was worth selling and what was better to hold onto...really appreciated the transparency. I would definitely recommend them and will absolutely be back with more questions!

Very easy, transparent and convenient! Would sell jewelry there again. Gabe is very polite and…read morehelpful!

The reviews were accurate as far as the service. Broken down the process and answered my newbie…read morequestions without making me felt dumb. Thanks Gabe for educating me on my process and buying what I had.