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Alex & Son Coins
Alex & Son Coin has been buying and selling gold and silver coins, estate jewelry and more for over 60 years. Our family owned and operated business buys and sells some of the most unique coins and jewelry pieces. We offer the very best appraisals for your ancient coins, currency, and FX, as well as estate jewelry and diamond, gold and silver items.

Our over six decades in the trade have allowed us to offer you the best possible price for your gold and silver items. We are the most experienced coin dealer, jewelry buyer, and estate jewelry appraisal service in Marin County, CA. With our keen attention to detail, we will be able to determine the exact value of your items.
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Purchasing gold & silver from Alex & Son is very simple, the market for bullion sets the prices for these coins. It is always the spot price plus a spread. We give you a print out of the market price for your coins, you pay, then you take possession of your metals. Alex & Son offers fair gold prices and silver prices throughout Marin County, CA.
We give free verbal appraisals in our office at 1413 Grant Ave Novato, Ca and we will try our best to be as accurate as possible over the phone if someone needs a lightning-fast appraisal. Obviously we prefer to see the items you are trying to appraise in order to present you the most accurate valuation.
Selling your gold & silver is pretty simple so here is how it works: Pricing of precious metals are base on weight measured in Troy Ozs or 31.1 grams, purity and demand for a particular coin. The spot price of metals is quoted in pure 1 oz denominations. We buy these bullion coins for the spot price minus a spread like all dealers.
Our products (except for the Silver Savings Package, scroll down for further details) can be returned within 7 days of the original purchase of the product. A new product may be exchanged for another product or returned for a refund. You are responsible for paying the costs of shipping and for the risk of loss of or damage to the product during shipping, both to and from Alex & Son Coins.
Reviews (13)
M. Dean D.
M. Dean D.
May 04, 2021
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I love these guys. Alex and Charles are always fair, transparent, and treat me like an old friend. I drive from Sonoma County down to Novato just to bring them my business. I would highly recommend them.
Daniel L.
Daniel L.
Apr 23, 2021
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Offered approximately one third of what a more reputable dealer offered for our coin collection. Never followed through on "free" written appraisal and then put friend on phone, who pushed me to sell to them for their lowball offer after I made it clear I was not interested. Highly unethical. Pathetic is the word that comes to mind.
Sara B.
Sara B.
Jul 16, 2020
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Terrifying experience! Do not step foot in this building or contact this business if you want to deal with anyone with a moral conscience. Deceitful, manipulative, angry. The place is completely disorganized and filthy and the owner purposely tries to mix his crap up with your belongings while disrespectfully rummaging through whatever you've brought in. He then knocks things on the floor intentionally while trying to confuse you as he moves items around his messy desk. After he offered an amount that was a third of the total number he had on his Calculator, I asked if something in the pile
Nick P.
Nick P.
Jun 05, 2020
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Wow where to start words cannot describe the level of expertise and knowledge Alex and Charles have they are beyond amazing at their trade and offer the best prices buy or sell in the United States they are family and community oriented and beyond honest even if it means loosing out on money Alex will tell you better off where to go if your item is worth more as something else somewhere else and point you in the right direction their selection of variety and ability to locate just about any and every collectors currency available is mesmerizing , appraisals are always spot on without a doubt and
Sonya M.
Sonya M.
Nov 29, 2019
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Very interesting place, nice staff. They explained everything I needed to know and was very patient with me. I just needed some information on the coins that I have and they were able to answer all of my questions. I really like it when people don't just try to make a deal, but being helpful no matter what, even if they might not get to purchase/sell something to you. Thank you very much!
Jeff L.
Jeff L.
Oct 01, 2019
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Always a great find/deal (I've been paid top dollar for items sold to them and items purchased from them have always appreciated), plus great staff. Plenty of parking too and next door to Rustic Bakery which is convenient...
Katarina F.
Katarina F.
Aug 15, 2019
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Very fair and honest. Family owned and welcoming.

And Kid friendly. I will use them again.
Brandon D.
Brandon D.
Aug 15, 2019
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Owner was very nice and helpful and had exactly what we were looking for. I would definitely use them again if I'm back in the area.
Maria P.
Maria P.
Aug 06, 2019
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I'm so glad they had Euros on hand for my trip! I was going to have to order them from my bank an pay extra fees. They had a good rate and were very nice to deal with. Thanks again guys!
Phoebe S.
Phoebe S.
Jul 27, 2019
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BEWARE! Owner smiles and entertains with stories while picking your pocket. Check the weight and if he wants to buy your jewelry at 40% get your stuff and walk out. We went to a reputable buyer later and got offered a fair 80%. Wow!

I hope this helps others not to get ripped off.
Mark M.
Mark M.
Jul 27, 2019
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The owner of this place, needs to check his moral compass when dealing with customers! Went in looking for honesty and instead met a wolf in sheep's clothing. He was more than willing to decieve rather than be honest. He is offering half of what your items are worth! WOW Alex.
Pl P.
Pl P.
Jan 08, 2019
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Alex was helpful, honest, patient. He even encouraged me to call other buyers to compare pricing. His was best. I'm completely satisfied with this experience.
Tere D.
Tere D.
Oct 30, 2018
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I've been buying jewelry from Alex and he gives you a good price. Most of the times, he sells beautiful silver jewelry from Taxco, Mexico, which is the real & durable silver and not the crap you'll find in other jewelry stores in the mall.
If you are looking for a nice quality jewelry, I'll recommend Alex; he is a nice person too.