Sell gold in Wantagh: a short run east on Sunrise Highway
From Wantagh Avenue to our Massapequa counter is about five minutes without traffic. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
Just past Seaford
Wantagh is a Town of Hempstead hamlet best known to many Long Islanders as the gateway to Jones Beach by way of the Wantagh State Parkway. Heading the other direction, east on Sunrise Highway, puts you at Roma Jewelry after passing through Seaford.
A first appraisal is a sensible way to start. Bring a piece you are curious about, ask what affects its value, and decide later. Nothing is bought unless you say yes.
Wantagh Avenue, then east
The usual route is Wantagh Avenue to Sunrise Highway, then east. The Wantagh LIRR station sits on the Babylon Branch, two stops west of Massapequa, if you prefer the train.
- Merrick Road: 0.1 mi
- Wantagh Avenue: 0.5 mi
- Sunrise Highway (NY 27): 2.0 mi
Wantagh center to 4222 Sunrise Hwy: 5 min, 2.7 mi (typical drive, no traffic). Live directions from Wantagh (opens Google Maps)
Compared with nearby towns
North Massapequa 5 min (2.5 mi); Amityville 5 min (3.1 mi); Seaford 3 min (1.6 mi). Wider area: South Shore Nassau.
What Wantagh sellers bring
Gold chains and rings are the most common items, followed by gold coins such as Eagles, Krugerrands and Maple Leafs. For anything with a diamond, see how diamonds are graded at the counter.
- A signed photo ID
- Coins in their original holders
- Any grading reports for diamonds
Your first appraisal, explained
If you have never sold jewelry before, the process is simple. Each piece is tested for karat, weighed on a legal-for-trade scale, and any stones or coins are looked at separately. You see the readings, and the offer is explained in plain terms.
There is no fee for any of this, and no pressure to decide on the spot.
A tip for Wantagh sellers
If you are coming back from the beach side of Wantagh, Sunrise Highway is still the simplest way in: turn east and stay on it. Bring a signed photo ID, and if you have any gold coins, keep them in their original holders or capsules rather than loose in a bag.
Questions worth asking
Ask how the karat was tested, what the weight reads, and how the offer was worked out. Ask whether any coin has collector value beyond its metal. Good answers are part of a fair appraisal, and you should never feel rushed to say yes.
Wantagh questions
How do I get to Roma Jewelry from Wantagh?
The usual route is Wantagh Avenue to Sunrise Highway, then east. The Wantagh LIRR station sits on the Babylon Branch, two stops west of Massapequa, if you prefer the train.
Do you buy gold coins?
Yes. Gold Eagles, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs and sovereigns, as well as US and world coins.
Is gold tested in front of me?
Yes. Karat is checked with acid and electronic testing, and gold is weighed on a legal-for-trade scale where you can watch.
Is there parking?
Yes. There is free parking directly in front of the store.
Is the appraisal really free?
Yes. There is no charge for testing, weighing or the offer, whether you sell or not.
Are Krugerrands and Maple Leafs bought for metal value?
Gold bullion coins are generally valued on their gold content, and any collector premium is considered where it applies.
Can I ask how the offer was calculated?
Yes. The karat, weight and any other factors are explained at the counter.
Five minutes from Wantagh
Head east on Sunrise, pull in out front, and bring your pieces as they are.