I researched the best place to sell my wedding and engagement rings and a couple of other items…read more unfortunately, the woman who spoke with me once I entered their establishment was the furthest thing from what I expected. I understand it was later in the day and she had a customer inside, but she was so cold, insensitive and dismissive that it instantly made me feel awful. I wish I had thought to ask her name, but I will never set foot in that place again nor will I ever recommend them to anyone!

I became aware of this place after a father of a friend recommended to me. I live in New Jersey,…read moreso this was a little bit of a drive. I was researching rings online at the time, as I was ready to buy a ring for my fiancee. After looking extensively online on Blue Nile, I decided to give this place a shot. I set an appointment to meet Lisa (Store Manager) and Scott (Gemologist). I was very impressed with Scott's presentation of the diamonds that he could offer based on my price range. Not only was I able to get the diamond I wanted, but the setting my fiancee absolutely loved was on Blue Nile (and a special order). The setting on Blue Nile was literally three times what The Gold Standard would offer for the same exact design, making me ecstatic to save that much money! I did upgrade from white gold to platinum, which was reasonably more, but they were able to craft the ring that was wanted. They offer the same guarantee of polishing and adjustments as Blue Nile, so there is literally no difference, except that I saved money on the setting (and can directly drive here if I ever need to send back for a polish/adjustment). My fiancee loves her ring and I will definitely recommend The Gold Standard to anyone I know looking for a ring. Thank you so much for making this a wonderful experience!

Neha. was very pleasant to deal with and we agreed on a fair price for the gold jewelry I was…read moreselling. I walked out with a lot of cash in my pocket and was quite satisfied with this transaction. Sell with confidence. Highly recommended.

Very honorable, they definitely stand alone versus the competition... parking was easy, & business…read morewas cut to the chase, but very respectable in comparison to other local quotes, it's good to deal with one. Person opposed to three salesmen, hounding you for commission,,,, I plan to use this source for any future indevors, but your welcome to waste your time at the opposing shops, but your best bet is royal in my experience...good luck

Collectors is five stars in my book, they have great prices and their watches are very much as…read moredescribed Daniel is the best to work with and very helpful. I will be buying many more watches through them Thanks, Daniel, for all your help Robert N

Purchased a Rolex Starbucks from the Massapequa location from Eddie. Great deal and easy to deal…read morewith.

Awesome pawn shop!! really helped me out and the staff was great! Would definitely recommended…read morethis location!

Hello guys my Name is kenyatta Laws & I must admit I just came across this hidden gem in the town…read moreof Hempstead, NY so on that note unlike your average pawnshop this place is alittle different & more unique assoon as they buz yu in yu can feel the Good vibe from the place & both of the workers inside..the male & female both Good ppl yu ask me long story short they gave me a offer I couldn't refuse...I had an old pair of gold caps Top & bottom they said Parkside...it was park at the top & side at the bottom.. lost the bottom half but I had the top they said park mine yu I purchased them back in late 1999 & I paid about $400.00 then & even for just the top half they paid me $200.00 what an excellent deal rite & it's the year 2023 man I love this place & I really needed the money because my friend Parkside had just passed away so I was gonna use most the money 2 offer 2the family...I highly recommend this place 4everybody...so go if yu have any old jewelry ok guys Trustgang

Avoid Ralph at All Costs - Incompetent and Dishonest…read more I'm writing this from the courthouse where I've just filed a lawsuit against Ralph. That alone should tell you everything you need to know. I brought my father's watch to Ralph for a simple gasket replacement. It's a diving watch he wore while serving in the military, and I'm heading to Ukraine to serve myself--I wanted to wear the watch in his honor. I chose Ralph because of the many glowing reviews online. Big mistake. The first red flag was the overwhelming smell of marijuana in his shop. I dismissed it at the time, thinking maybe it helped him focus on delicate work. I couldn't have been more wrong. When I first brought the watch in, it was functioning well--just running about a minute slow each day. All I asked was for Ralph to replace two gaskets. We agreed on $200, which was all I could afford as I won't be working for the next six months during service in Ukraine. For such a basic job, it was a fair price. A day later, I called to ask if he could look into the cost of a new crystal. After not hearing back for a couple of days, I followed up--only to be told he had already replaced the crystal for $150 without my consent. When I told him I wouldn't have agreed to that, he flew into a rage, yelling about how he wasn't making enough on the job. It became clear to me he may have serious issues, possibly substance-related. When I finally went to pick up the watch, the bezel no longer turned. Ralph claimed I had damaged it myself, which I hadn't. Then I noticed the self-winding mechanism wasn't working. He insisted it was fine, despite clear evidence to the contrary. It was rubbing against the back plate. I stormed out taking my watch, but later returned, hoping he would take responsibility. After more yelling and resistance, he begrudgingly agreed to take another look. Weeks passed. My departure date for Ukraine got closer. Today, 2 days day before I leave, Ralph texts to say the watch is ready. I go in--and unbelievably, it's in worse condition than before. The winding mechanism is not working as it should. The bezel now turns, but it could easily be roomed with a thumbnail. I walked out refusing to pay. This time, he followed me outside, becoming aggressive. I told him I would see him in court. Later that day, I went to another, far more competent watch repair professional. He opened the case and immediately found the issue: the movement wasn't seated properly, and the retaining ring was missing. I know that was there when I gave it to him because I open the watch myself to see what gaskets were needed. Without it, the entire mechanism is unstable. If a replacement can be found, the watch might be salvageable. But it's an older model, and chances are slim. This isn't just a watch--it's a deeply sentimental piece of my family's history. And it's also quite valuable. Ralph, if you're reading this: You know exactly what happened. That retaining ring didn't vanish on its own. It's either still in your shop or you carelessly threw it away. I don't forget things like this, and I'm not letting it go. Ever. To anyone considering trusting him with something valuable: Don't. The reviews are misleading. My experience was a disaster, and now I'm left with a broken watch and a legal battle just days before leaving. Also, take a moment to read the negative reviews--those are the accurate ones. Many people have had experiences similar to mine. And look at his responses: full of excuses, never accountability. He clearly lacks the ability to take personal responsibility. Pathetic. Take a look at the photo I've attached. You can see at nine and 10 o'clock the space between the watch face and the case itself.

I dropped off my Panerai and Omega for polishing on Thursday and received a call on Monday that…read morethey were ready for pickup. Both watches were restored to mint condition-- the Omega had significant scratches and the Panerai had a ding, all of which were flawlessly repaired (check attached pictures). Excellent service at a reasonable price. Highly recommended.

Very good service. They had a nice relaxed atmosphere with no pressure. They explained to me what I…read morehad any answered all of my questions. I would definitely recommend this place for a low pressure and professional environment.

SCAMMER ALERT THE REVIEWS ARE FAKeeeee…read more He offered me $125 for a Daimond Ring That was appraised at the Dimond District for $1,000 When I called him out on it, He said "That's what it's worth TO ME Uhhhh no sir, you don't determine the value of a diamond. Go to the diamond District instead.

Sold some silver here, Andrew was very helpful in the process. Overall very satisfied and highly…read morerecommend it.

Best store in town with honest pricing and service. They buy and sell and have a good variety of…read moreitems. I called every coin shop in the queens/ long island area and they had the best price. Highly recommended !!

I went there to check how much I can get for my gold chain. The place was clean and the…read morerepresentative was very helpful. I am happy with the price offered for my gold chain. Definitely recommend this place.

From the owner: Our business specializes in giving customers the best price for Gold,Silver and Diamond.read more

Great people. Takes time to evaluate jewelry and paid the most from all stores around.read more

Wow I am writing just to say there are still good,honest business people in this world…read more They help me during a very emotional time.explained every calculation & pricing. Practically bought my pieces with no profit to them .Can't thank them enough,if you want good honest people please seek this place out . Thank you so much for your kind consideration& understanding!

I bought my first RC car here 40 years ago and they sold me the last RC car I bought. They're a…read moregroup of great guys, a wealth of knowledge, and walking in there is half hang out and half store.

This shop is an easy five star based on their inventory, staff knowledge and overall great…read moreatmosphere to shop in. Willis Hobbies has been around MIneola since 1949. Not only have they been a fabric of the community but they always show their commitment to Mineola through their participation in Village events. If you can think of it.... You'll find it here. Plenty of electric cars, models (that go up to 2,000 pieces), lots of model trains and trains-accessories. The beauty of the shop is that the team here are experts. Depending what you're looking for will determine who you speak with. There is value shopping in a store that understands your needs and advices you accordingly. They always set up race cars at the MIneola Street to become more involved and engaged with the residents. In summation... there are good people here. KUDOs top the team at Willis Hobbies.