FAQ

Earning your trust since 1979, Olde Saratoga Coin is one of Upstate NY’s largest buyers and sellers of gold, silver and coins. We are one of the Capital Region’s premier gold and silver buyers.

When it comes to buying and selling gold, certain coins have a numismatic value that is higher than it is gold content value. The experts at Olde Saratoga Coin specialize in foreign and United States gold coins. Whether it’s a Gold Eagle, Pre-1933 U.S. Gold coin or a South African Gold Kugerrand, we can provide you with the exact numismatic value of your item.

Our prices are fair and accurate. Every gold purchase is based on the live spot price per troy ounce at the time of the transaction to ensure that you receive the most precise price every time.

Earning your trust since 1979. We are one of the Capital Region’s premier gold and silver buyers.

Virtually all silver is stamped “sterling” or “925” which indicates solid silver. However, some silver flatware and jewelry is plated which means it is virtually worthless. Check your items for these markings or bring them to Olde Saratoga Coin, where we will sort through your items free of charge.

Our prices are fair and accurate. Every silver purchase is based on the live spot price per troy ounce at the time of the transaction to ensure that you receive the most precise price every time.

Earning your trust since 1979. We are one of the foremost purchasers of unwanted jewelry in the Capital Region.

With our direct connection to a refinery, we can pay top dollar for your jewelry. From broken necklaces to single earrings to class rings, Olde Saratoga Coin will buy all of your unwanted or broken gold, silver and platinum jewelry.

The gold content in jewelry is measured in karats. Virtually all solid gold jewelry will have the karat stamp on the item. The most common karat stamps to look for are 10K, 14K, and 18K.

We also purchase:

8K, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K JewelryClass ringsDiamond ringsGold watchesSterling silver jewelryPlatinum jewelryEstate jewelry

If you want to invest, nothing holds its value better than the time-tested commodities that we sell. We offer an extensive selection of gold and silver bullion products at nationally competitive prices.

With unparalleled experience, our staff has more than 100 years of combined numismatic and precious metals experience. Additionally, our prices are fair and accurate. Every purchase is based on the live spot price per troy ounce at the time of the transaction to ensure that you receive the most accurate price every time.

Whether it’s rare coins, gold and silver bars, paper money or other numismatic or precious metals items our stock is one of the largest in New York State. Our inventory changes frequently, so give us a call before stopping by our Colonie location.

Items we sell include:

American Eagles (Gold/Silver)Canadian Maple Leaf (Gold/Silver)South African Gold KrugerrandChinese Gold Panda1, 10, 100 ounce .999 silver bars/roundsGold bars in various sizesPlatinum coins & bars90% silver coins

Our experts are numismatic buyers and have the knowledge to distinguish and competitively purchase all coins that have value above their precious metal value, based on their condition and rarity. Our flagship store located in Colonie, specializes in rare and foreign coins.

Items we purchase include:

● All rare coins  ● Certified coins, & collections ● Pre-1965 silver dimes ● Quarters & halves ● Half Cents ● Large Cents ● Indian Cents ● Lincoln  ● Wheat-Ear Cents  ● Pre-19592¢ & 3¢ pieces ● Bust coinage (half dimes through dollars) ● Liberty Standing Quarters ● All types of large and small size paper money ● Liberty Nickels ● Buffalo Nickels ● Silver Wartime Jefferson Nickels ● Seated Coinage: Dimes, Quarters, Halves and Dollars ● Barber Coinage: Dimes, Quarters, Halves ● Proof & Mint Sets ● Silver Eagles ●All Gov’t Issue Items & Commemoratives ● All Foreign coins, including gold & silver

Olde Saratoga Coin has the expertise to accurately assess your diamonds to ensure their true value. When we appraise diamonds we take into consideration their cut, clarity, color, and carat. We also check for papers and diamond certifications from intuitions including the International Gemological Institute.

We buy diamonds of all shapes and sizes including engagement rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, brooches, and more. With unparalleled experience, Olde Saratoga Coin provides extraordinary service to our customers by providing wholesale prices in a retail setting.

Earning your trust since 1979. We are one of the Capital Region’s premier gold and silver buyers.

Olde Saratoga Coin is a safe, easy and convenient place to sell a wide variety of valuables. We look for valuables that are timeless. For instance, pocket watches—which often contain silver or gold and can have great value.

We also look to purchase old marbles, antiques, and estate collections. Our expert staff can provide you with an instant appraisal, quoting the highest possible price.

Items we purchase include:

Pocket Watches ● Diamonds ● Certain Costume Jewelry ● United States, Euro and Canadian Paper Money ● Collectibles ● Antique Toys ● Old Marbles