At Chagrin Falls Gold & Coins, visitors are bringing their unwanted gold, silver and coins—and leaving with some serious cash
By Mary Malik
Springing forward sounds good, doesn’t it? Whether you’re planning that first post-Covid vacation and need some extra cash or just want to clear out the clutter and make a fresh start this spring, Cara Reider, owner of Chagrin Falls Gold & Coins, is ready to make it happen for you.
Cara buys and sells gold, silver and sterling silver in all forms. Whether it’s coins, old, broken or never worn jewelry, grandma’s sterling silver flatware, sterling silver tea set or sterling silver candlesticks the kids don’t want, or even gold teeth, Cara will take it off your hands for cash on the spot and the process couldn’t be easier.
“Stop in the store and show me what you’ve got,” says Cara. “People are often surprised by what they can get for simple gold chains, class rings, even company awarded gold pins, and bowling or Mason rings they thought have no value. If it’s gold or sterling silver, it’s worth something—and gold and silver prices are high right now. It’s a great time to cash in.”
It’s also a good time to buy gold and silver as an investment. Cara sells gold and silver jewelry and bullion in large and small denominations. Her coin collection is one of the most impressive in the area, and it happens to be her passion.
“There’s something about the history of coins,” says Cara. “They all have a story. I love talking to people about their collections and starting kids on a new hobby. If you’re a collector and I don’t have what you’re looking for, chances are I can find it for you.”
The idea that everyone and everything has a story to tell is what Cara loves most about her business. Buying or selling, clearing out the old stuff or looking for something new, Chagrin Falls Gold & Coins is all about helping you move forward.
“I tell people who are hesitant about getting rid of things that have sat in a drawer for years or weren’t even theirs to begin with that it’s okay to clear the clutter from their lives,” says Cara. “Often they’re holding onto someone else’s memories. It’s time to make their own and I love helping people get started.”
Cara has unique and vintage jewelry you won’t find anyplace else and all at wholesale prices. Spring is gift-giving season with weddings, first communions, graduations, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day all coming up. Why not give something unique that will appreciate as time goes by?
As the female owner of a local business in the Chagrin Valley, Cara knows the importance of connecting with her customers. In fact, many become friends and stop in just to say hello, see what’s new in the jewelry and coin cases, or inquire about an old piece of broken gold jewelry they found in a drawer. Ok, that last one was me. And, yes, after interviewing Cara I left with $400 in my pocket for an old, broken gold bracelet and an earring. It really is that simple.
“No appointment necessary and I guarantee the best prices in Ohio,” says Cara.
So, keep digging, keep collecting, and keep Chagrin Falls Gold & Coins in mind when you need a special gift, are looking for a new investment, need some extra cash, or just want to see what all the fuss is about.
Chagrin Falls Gold and Coins is located at 8535 East Washington St. in Bainbridge, on the corner of East Washington and Rt. 306, just across from Dunkin’ Donuts. Hours: Closed Sunday and Monday, Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information, call 440-468-0099 or email fallsgoldandcoin@gmail.com.