Mike is a kind man you can absolutely trust! I highly recommend him to everyone who is ready to turn old jewelry into cash. He patiently explained his calculations and explained how/why pieces had different resell values. The entire transaction was pleasant. I left knowing I had been blessed to get the referral to see Mike. A week earlier a jeweler had offered me $1,000 less for an 18 karat item. My spidey sense said no. So thank you Mike for ruing your business with respect for your clients. I so appreciTe you! read more

I had a few different estimates to sell certain jewelry that I stopped wearing. This was the best one. Excellent experience.

Mike was very personable, knowledgeable and honest. He was a pleasure to do business with! read more

It was a pleasure doing business with CCB. It is a safe and friendly environment. Mike was great to work with and made the process of selling jewelry quick, painless and very fair. Oh and his pens and stash of chocolate are quite impressive. read more

My husband met with Mike today. He was very accommodating and friendly. Mike has a great knowledge base. My husband felt very comfortable working with him and would recommend his services to anyone looking to sell a few pieces of jewelry. Great guy- fast service read more

We first contacted Mike regarding the sale of Mikimoto pearls, and our experience speaks highly of his professionalism, expertise, and patience. We have been particularly impressed with his willingness to work with us through potential transactions. Our out-of-state transaction has left us more than willing both to work with him again and to recommend him to others. read more

Michael was awesome. To be honest, I was super nervous, there's something sketchy about the idea of selling a diamond, I have no idea why. BUT he made me feel super comfortable, was a very cool guy and did all of the weighing and measuring right in front of me. He explained everything I needed to know, why my diamond was worth more or less based on different factors. I watched him look up the price in that giant catalog thing and walked out a very happy lady. I like him a lot, and would absolutely sell to him again! ONE MILLION STARS. read more

My earlobes can't support heavy dangle earrings any more, so my husband and I decided to sell them. Several of the pieces were gold, which I sold locally, but I had a beautiful pair of LeVian earrings which no gold buyer would offer me enough for. I had paid $1900.00 for them, on a cruise. The most I had been offered was UNDER $200.00. I did some research, and found Cook County Buyers...a/k/a Mike. After sending him by email the pix, weight, the paperwork, we agreed on $450.00. I was quite worried about sending the earrings to him, then waiting for a check, but I gambled it. I printed the Fed Ex prepaid form, took that and the earrings, and Fed Ex packaged them, as Mike had said. He wrote me a personal check from a bank I was not familiar with, so I worried for about a week. Today, the check has cleared. I am very happy with the deal, and do recommend him. Try it! read more

My friend recommended Michael to me awhile ago. I put a lot of sentimental value behind my jewelry- so selling it to a complete stranger was not high on my list. When I did eventually call Michael I was very happy with the whole experience. We happened to live in the same neighborhood so he came to my house. He never once made me feel like I HAD to sell him what I had. He let me take my time and make my own decisions. He was very clear about what he was doing and how each piece was priced out. I would 100% use him again and would absolutely refer him to my friends. read more

I have done multiple transactions with Michael and every time I am treated as if I were his top client. He always delivers quality products at more than fair prices. Highly Recommend giving Michael and Cook County Buyer's your business!!!! read more

Most jewelry (like 99 percent) is NEVER going to be valued back at anywhere near what it was bought for. That needs to be understood when you attempt to go sell it back. And the jewelry industry, I recently learned, might be the most unethical of all the industries that are allowed to advertise on TV. But Mike makes the transaction as fair as can be expected in an industry where "buyer beware" should be the looping tagline. After a fairly large buy back he did for me, I felt less like I needed to both lube up, and vomit, like I do when I normally encounter the sharks in the these gilded tanks. Already started recommending him to my friends and family. He's fair and ethical and is a good good guy. Don't hesitate placing your trust in him. :) read more

Do not hesitate to call call Mike at CCB. He was beyond fantastic to work with on our jewelry. He spent 2 hours testing each piece, sorting by content, explained why some things didn't match their markings (some items purchased in Asia we fraudulent). He clean the diamond pieces while working on the jumble of rings, necklaces and pins, so he could evaluate them properly. He explained the process, and itemized each K- gold weight. All the scales and diamond weighing and testing equipment is right there for you to watch his process. He's very knowledgeable and shared a lot of useful information with us. Some piece he kept intact as there is a market for them and gave us reasonable offers. It was a great experience. read more

Mike was a pleasure to work with. Quick, thorough and professional - what more can you ask for when looking for a seamless process? Thanks Mike! read more

I deal with Mike the owner every time. He offers very high prices on jewelry. He specializes in buying unique pieces especially if they are signed by the designer that made them. He has purchased many jewelry pieces from me. Cool thing is that you can send him a picture text of your item. He will send you back a quote. If the item is in good condition, he will buy it for cash money. He is the man for the cash. He loves spending him some cash. Don't bring him junky stuff tho. read more

Unlike many people in this business, Mike is honest and knows his stuff. He evaluates your gold, silver and jewelry right in front of you, and tells you what he is willing to pay and why. He has machines to test whether the gold and silver are real, whether it's 14K or 18K gold, and scales to weigh everything. If you agree on a price, he pays you right then and there, your jewelry never leaves your sight. If you want peace of mind selling your precious items, this is the place! read more

I had some jewelry to sell, and after my husband had a bad experience selling a watch a few years ago, I decided to check the with the BBB and Yelp to find a reputable company. I met Mike at his office and he was a pleasure to deal with. I learned a lot about diamonds and he also cleaned my engagement and wedding rings while I was there. He gave me a fair price for my items and I plan to use him in the future. I would highly recommend him. read more

Mike was truly wonderful to deal with from start to finish. He gave quick quotes via text, which were very fair and not low ball. Just a very positive experience and I'm looking forward to working with him again in the very near future. :) read more

Mike is a very fair and professional buyer. I was selling a diamond that he gave me a great price on. The whole process was was easy and a pleasant experience. His office in skokie is desecrate but easy to get to. I will defiantly be going back to him with any more jewelry. read more

Cook county buyer's is the best place to go if you have to sell anything, Mike is very honest, understanding and professional person that I can't recommend him ENOUGH! I am a very sentimental person and I had the toughest "emotional transaction" ever, but the way he handled the situation by understanding and respecting me and my emotions I could have not left happier!!! He is unlike other places where you walk in and you feel like they are there to take advantage of you and whatever you are selling!!! I wish I could give not one but many 5 stars to this business, and looking forward to refer my clients to Mike!!!! Forgot to mention, he gives the highest prices for your diamond or whatever you are selling, I took my ring to 5 other stores for estimate and he gave the highest price because he is honest that's the bottom line!!! Im so glad i found this business and Mike!!! read more

We just sold a diamond ring to Mike at his Skokie office. We found him online the day before due to positive reviews and scheduled to see him the day after. Mike cleaned our current jewelry, gave a precise examination of the ring and diamond that we were looking to sell and gave us an offer that we were realistically looking to get. He gave us cash on the spot. Really simple! No pressure and very trustworthy! The other jewelry stores we brought it to prior didn't feel trustworthy and their offers were less. We highly recommend seeing Mike! read more

Met Mike today and sold him and old class ring that was collecting dust at the bottom of a drawer. Transaction was easy and price was fair. I would highly recommend using him! read more

Great experience overall. Mike provides very professional and detailed services. He explains the buying process and performs his tests in front of you. I did not have that experience with any of the 6 other companies from whom I received quotes beforehand. And his prices for buying gold are higher and fair. I left feeling very positive and with no regrets. Safe and open process. Again cannot say that about any other companies. I will definitely use again and highly recommend. read more

Mike is a very pleasant guy to work with. He's very upfront and honest and will give you a fair price for your valuables. I weighed my gold after he gave me his prices via text, and I got exactly as much as I expected after he checked everything out. Certainly recommended! read more

Top notch, professional service. Long distance transaction where both parties sent each other valuable items. No a problem at all with many questions answered via text messaging. Not pushy at all! Will definitely recommend to anyone looking to save $. read more

Made what could be a difficult experience very pleasant! I brought some things of my mother's, who recently passed away for Mike to look at. I did not know value. Mike was able to give me the value quickly and honestly. He really knows his stuff! He has a long time background in the jewelry industry and felt he knew what he was talking about. He paid cash on the spot and gave me a more than fair value for my pieces. I walked out very happy! I would go back there again and highly recommend him, plus he has a great personality! read more

I was honestly scared about having to sell any jewelry and had pretty much resigned to the idea that I was going to be murdered and put in the trunk of a car. And then I found Mike! He was very courteous, professional, and gave a very fair price. I never felt pressured or rushed and he took his time to explain each step of the process (measuring, verifying quality, blah blah blah). I also appreciate that he was willing to meet me in a public place where I felt safe and comfortable. I'm thrilled with the experience and will be sure to refer him out or contact him again should the need arise. read more

Michael was absolutely amazing! We connected by email and then on the phone. He gave me a very fair price over the phone, and we met that morning to consummate the deal. He made my wife and I feel very comfortable, and I would not hesitate to do business with him again. He puts all the other jewelry/gold buyers to shame read more

Everyone should sell their scrap gold to Cook County Gold Buyers! Before meeting with Michael, I was very skeptical about selling gold. I had never sold scrap jewelery before but had heard negative stories of mega chain, gold buying stores. However, Cook County Gold Buyers far exceeded my expectations! Michael was professional, nice, and trust worthy. I really appreciated his willingness to answer all my questions. In detail, he explained how to calculate the value of gold, and he weighed everything in front of me. Cook County Gold Buyers excellent customer service and attentiveness to customer's needs cause it to stand out when compared to other gold buying companies County Gold buyers also had convenient weekend hours, and an easily accessible location. Most importantly, I got far more money for my scrap gold then I would have ever expected!! I will definitely sell to Cook County Gold Buyers again, and highly recommend it to my friends & family. read more

Mike is professional, knowledgeable, and keen to share his expertise - very easy to work with. I got a fair deal and also learned more about diamonds. read more