How The Monkey Landed Here

Founded in 2009, Warren Exchange is located right on Main Street in the smallest town in the smallest state! Warren, RI.  Originally opened as a coin and cash for gold shop, we expanded to buy and sell everything, from one marble up to an entire estate.  We have a steady stream of pickers and antique enthusiasts that visit daily, and our inventory is always changing.

Mataya (Tara) (Proprietor)

That is me!  I have always loved flea markets and buying and selling. So many interesting items have come in and out of this shop, carried by the most fascinating people in the world….if not the UNIVERSE!!! I love this job!

April (curator)

The Master of Disaster, April handles our off site group shop and Antique Mall locations.

We Buy & Sell Everything but the Monkey!

At Warren Exchange, we stay true to the motto “We buy one marble up to an entire estate” No matter what you bring in, we can give you an appraisal and a cash offer to purchase the item.
It could be your Grandfather’s WWII army knife or your great Aunt Ida’s sewing basket….we have bought and sold everything. Having been in the business since 2009, if we can’t figure it out, we have a built network of experts who we can call to help.

Take a look as some of the items we buy:

We Always Pay Cash!
Bring Your Items In For A Free Evaluation, email, or Call To Make An Appointment For A House Call.

Coin Collections & Cash for Gold

Any American* silver coin (Dime, Quarter, and Half Dollar**) before 1964 has a precious metal value, and some have a numismatic value. A Numismatic coin is a coin whose value or price depends more on its date, condition, rarity value, connection to history, aesthetic attraction and mint mark of the coin, than its face value.
Bring in ALL of your coins, we will sort and appraise your collection and make a cash offer.

*Foreign coins can also have a precious metal value. Each country is different. Bring in your foreign coins for an appraisal as well.

**half dollars from 1965-1969 contain 40% silver and also have a precious metal value. We are always buying precious metals.

Cash for Gold & Silver

We have been buying and selling Gold and Silver jewelry in the same brick and mortar location since 2009. Most of our customers are word or mouth, referral, and repeat customers.
Bring in your collection. We will separate and sort your jewelry, test in in front of you, and give you a cash offer.

We buy all jewelry!

Including costume jewelry. Rhode Island was the jewelry making capital of the world, starting in 1890 hitting its peak in 1940s when RI was producing 80% of all costume jewelry nation wide! (My grandparents actually met in the factory line at Coro manufacturing costume jewelry) April’s mother met her Mother In Law picking for Monet.
Bring in your costume jewelry. Although rare, some costume jewelry is worth more than silver or gold.

Reviews From Our Customers

Excellent4.9 Based on 239 reviews from review us onRachel S.Rachel S. ★★★★★ Tara was great to work with. Even though she had a line of customers, she took the time to explain to each one how items are valued and to answer questions.Response from the ownerThank you so much, Rachel ! I truly appreciate your patience while we were busy. It’s important to me that every customer understands how their items are evaluated and feels comfortable asking questions. It was a pleasure working with you, and I hope to see you again! Nancy I.Nancy I. ★★★★★ I stopped in the Warren Exchange Ltd today on the corner of main and water street in Warren RI to get an estimate for some gold we had come across. I was very impressed with her. Not only did she know what country the gold came from just by looking at it, her offer was so fair I decided to sell it there on the spot. She’s very pleasant, very knowledgeable and was also able to refer me to a person who specializes in retro toys and she herself in coins. I will be returning to discuss our trade in coins and will be contacting her referral to dispense our retro toy collection. She seems well seated in her business, is well rounded in her trade. Highly recommend. Thank you Tara!N. IngramResponse from the ownerThank you so much, Nancy! It was truly a pleasure meeting you and examining the gold you brought in. I’m glad you felt comfortable with my evaluation and offer—that trust means everything to me. I’m also happy I could connect you with someone knowledgeable about retro toys. I look forward to seeing you again and taking a closer look at your coin collection! Patty H.Patty H. ★★★★★ I have never used a pawnbroker before so I got recommendations for this particular one which was actually 20 miles from my house. She was very eager to Answer all my questions and I thought she gave me fair value….. Highly recommend Tara!!Response from the ownerThanks Patty! I’m not a pawn broker, so you still haven’t gone to one yet 😁. I buy gold and silver but do not offer loans (that is what a pawn broker does). I appreciate your review, come back anytime 🙉 R'ChayyyR'Chayyy ★★★★★ Tara was very knowledgeable and understanding. She explained everything and answered all my questions.Kevin M.Kevin M. ★★★★★ I had my first visit to Warren Exchange recently and am kicking myself for not having known about them and owner Tara years ago.I've literally had substantial amounts of cash just sitting in my attic in old boxes in my attic from cleaning out my parents' house years ago in the form of jewelry, coins, and countless other items I had deemed of no value, meaning my parents had done the same thing for decades with similar boxes from their parents that we probably just mindlessly tossed into a dumpster. I try not to think about what might have been in those and the money we just casually threw away because it was more "convenient."Oops.As for Tara herself, she's not only a delight to speak to, but she knows her stuff through and through. Quick, honest appraisals on the spot, tested the potential gold items right in front of us, explaining the process, with an encyclopedic knowledge of coins, pieces, objects, and some ancient, antique household items long-forgotten, one of which I couldn't identify the purpose of. Tara knew instantly.What struck us most was Tara's honesty. Before visiting her or any other similar shop, my wife suggested that we take everything to a few different places to shop around and get the best appraisals and pay-out. After watching Tara conduct business with other customers and then with us ,we both decided on the spot that this was the place, no further exploration needed.We received cash on the spot, hassle free, and got rid of some household clutter in the process. Win-win.We'll be back with more stuff and can't recommend Warren Exchange or Tara more. A+++.Response from the ownerThank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review! It was truly a pleasure meeting you and your wife and going through all those boxes together. I love uncovering forgotten treasures, but even more importantly, I want every customer to feel comfortable, informed, and confident throughout the process.I can’t tell you how many stories I hear from men still complaining that their mothers threw away their childhood baseball card collections—without realizing that those same moms often left them far more money tucked away in boxes of costume jewelry!I’m so glad you decided to trust Warren Exchange. Don’t kick yourself too much about the old boxes—we’ll just focus on rescuing what’s still hiding in the attic! I look forward to seeing you both again and discovering what else you may find. Felicia D.Felicia D. ★★★★★ Was nervous driving to Warren Exchange it that all changed as soon as I got there Tara was more than helpful and explained to me the process. And the biggest bonus of all was she gave me 2 plant of the apes stickers for my brother who was over the moon! Thank you Tara for being so kind.Response from the ownerThank you so much! I’m glad I could make you feel comfortable and explain the process. And hearing that your brother loved the Planet of the Apes stickers absolutely made my day! It was a pleasure meeting you, and I truly appreciate your kind review.🙉😁 CookieCookie ★★★★★ Owner was pleasant, fair and knowledgeableIf you have jewelry or coins to sell stop in to see the $$ you can get!Nice experience.Response from the ownerThanks for the review Cookie! Some times I’m even shocked how fast jewelry adds up! Come back soon Jeff W.Jeff W. ★★★★★ Got a great price for my unused jewelry. They found a bunch of real gold in what I thought was costume jewelry. Don't be scared of the building, they are really nice.Response from the ownerThanks Jeff, my favorite part of this job is finding the hidden gold tangled up in the costume! I usually find at least one piece, even when people tell me they already checked it!!! Mike C.Mike C. ★★★★★ You get a good price on your gold and silver and always with a smile. Lots of antiques also. Just stop in and check it out. Very cool.Response from the ownerHi Mike,Thanks for the review. Always a pleasure, and I hope you find more gold stuck in your vacuum 🙉 Nadia S.Nadia S. ★★★★★ Tara is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and incredibly honest--she knows her stuff, and it's always a pleasure to do business with her. Highly recommend!!!Response from the ownerThanks for the review Nadia. It is always a pleasure working with you . Come back soon 😁 Keith F.Keith F. ★★★★★ Friendly owner with spectacular prices while selling precious metals and great cash payouts for selling back!Response from the ownerThanks Keith! Always a pleasure doing business with you. I feel like I watched you grow up because you started coming here when you were just a kid! Mary Jean M.J. M.Mary Jean M.J. M. ★★★★★ Tara was exceptional in helping my father exchange his old coins for their current value.She also has a ton of cool stuff in her shop and of course we found some things to spend some of his earnings on!Response from the ownerThanks Mary, it was a pleasure meeting you and your dad and reminiscing on “the bucket!” Alex J.Alex J. ★★★★★ Tara is the best! She’s super honest, up front, friendly, gives you a great price, and is just a great person to do business with. I wish every buyer were like her!Response from the ownerThanks Alex, I appreciate you taking time to write this review. Come back soon 🙉 Suzanne J.Suzanne J. ★★★★★ Very knowledgeable and given fair price for old watches.Response from the ownerThank you so much, Suzanne! We really appreciate the kind words. Old watches can be full of surprises, and we’re always happy to take the time to look through them and explain what you have. Good luck with the move and Thank you for trusting Warren Exchange! 😊 Ezra S.Ezra S. ★★★★★ Tara is great! She has such a big variety of cool items to look at. Very competitive pricing all around. Pleasure to do business with!Response from the ownerThanks Ezra! Always a pleasure doing business 🙉 Nikki C.Nikki C. ★★★★★ I inherited some old silver coins that I knew absolutely nothing about. I was so grateful for Tara’s impressive knowledge of coins and silver. She even helped me pick what to sell and what to hold on to and also understood the sentimental attachment as well. Wonderful experience and would absolutely use again.Response from the ownerThank you so much, Nikki! I really appreciate this review. When someone inherits a collection, I know it’s not always just about what the coins are worth—there can be a lot of memories attached to them too. I’m always happy to explain what you have and, sometimes, tell you what I think you should KEEP instead of sell! 😊 Thank you for trusting me and Warren Exchange with your collection. It was a pleasure meeting you! Paul H.Paul H. ★★★★★ Tara was very professional in helping us during our visit, she explained everything she was doing and so pleasant to do business with. We highly recommend her business.Response from the ownerThank you so much, Paul! I really appreciate the kind words and the recommendation. I think it’s important that people understand exactly what they have and how I arrive at the value—I never want selling your items to feel like a mystery! 😊 Thank you for trusting Warren Exchange and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. Deborah G.Deborah G. ★★★★★ It's always a pleasure to deal with Tara. She is knowledgeable and evaluates your items explaining what it is. I recommend this business if you have gold or silver & you are looking to turn it into cash.Response from the ownerThank you so much, Deborah! It’s always a pleasure seeing you too! I’m a big believer in explaining what you have, how I evaluate it, and what makes one piece different from another. I truly appreciate your continued trust in Warren Exchange and especially your recommendation—it means a lot to me! 😊 TjTj ★★★★★ I had a great experience selling my silver here. The staff was knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to explain the pricing and process clearly. Everything was straightforward with no pressure, and I felt I was treated fairly. I would definitely come back and I highly recommend this business to anyone looking to sell silver, gold or any precious metals that may be laying around. Thanks again for a great experience.Response from the ownerThank you so much, TJ! I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. I always want customers to understand exactly what they have, how I’m pricing it, and why—no mystery math and definitely no pressure! 😊 Thank you for trusting Warren Exchange with your silver and for recommending us to others. Hope to see you again! BULLFROGFITBULLFROGFIT ★★★★★ Extremely professional and very safe transaction. Highly recommendResponse from the ownerThank you so much! I really appreciate the recommendation. Making sure every transaction feels safe, professional and comfortable is incredibly important to me. Thank you for choosing Warren Exchange and for taking the time to leave us a great review! 😊 Nancy M.Nancy M. ★★★★★ Tara was so easy to work with and so knowledgeable about what I brought her. She was fair and honest! Highly recommend!!!Response from the ownerThank you so much, Nancy! Fair and honest is exactly how I want every customer to feel when they leave Warren Exchange. I love explaining what people bring in—especially when there are a few surprises in the mix! 😊 I really appreciate your trust and your recommendation. Thank you for supporting my little local business! Richard D.Richard D. ★★★★★ Response from the ownerA man of few words, I like that 😁. Thanks for the 5 ⭐️ Diane C.Diane C. ★★★★★ Great experience! Tara took the time to sort through all of the jewelry and gave us a price for each type of metal, including 10K, 14K, silver, and more. There was absolutely no pressure to take her offer.If you have a particular piece of jewelry you’d like priced separately, she’s happy to do that before weighing the metals. Very professional, helpful, and transparent. Highly recommend!Response from the ownerDiane, thank you so much for the wonderful review! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I always want customers to understand exactly what they have and how I arrive at my offer—and, most importantly, to feel comfortable with absolutely no pressure to sell. It was a pleasure helping you, and thank you for recommending Warren Exchange! ❤️ Mariah K.Mariah K. ★★★★★ Tara is the best! She gave such great prices for everything I was looking to sell. I will be back for sure. 😄Response from the ownerMariah, thank you so much! ❤️ I’m so glad you had a great experience and were happy with the prices I offered. I truly appreciate you choosing Warren Exchange, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing you again! 😄 Kathy LKathy L ★★★★★ My first time to Warren Exchange. We are moving and had some family silver pieces. Tara is pleasant honest and knowledgeable. Good experience overall.Response from the ownerKathy, thank you so much for stopping in and for the kind words! ❤️ I know that family silver pieces can have a lot of history behind them, so I’m glad I could help make the process comfortable and straightforward. Best of luck with your move, and thank you for choosing Warren Exchange! js_loader

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