Category: | Coin Dealer |
Address: | 119 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA |
Phone: | +1 434-979-9172 |
Site: | treasuresthroughtime.com |
Rating: | 3.2 |
Working: | Closed Closed 11:30AM–6PM 11:30AM–6PM 11:30AM–6PM 11:30AM–6PM Closed |
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Clayton Bosserman
I bought coins from Larry for several years and thought we were friends until he turned on me. Larry used to tell me take coins home with me and pay the balance in a couple weeks since he evidently trusted me then. However one day about ten years ago I was in his shop trying to make a cash-trade on a very nice 1879-CC Morgan Dollar which was priced affordable back then. I was so excited to have found that coin I had been looking for !!! Also I picked out some other cheaper coins but every time I picked a coin Larry would put it back in a pile in the showcase which he never did before ! No one else was in his shop so I thought that was odd ! Then all of a sudden he asked me if I pocketed a coin and I said your kidding right Larry ! He said NO ! So I immediately emptied my pockets placing everything on his showcase including my coins I brought in to trade. Then I turned my pockets inside out and let him pat me down since I worked in corrections and this was the proper search procedure. I then said these are my coins I brought in to trade and he said yes and he said he must have been mistaken but he never apologized !!! I told him I was very upset and angry with him then which he could evidently tell since he ran behind the showcase from me ! I still was waiting for an apology that never came and let him know he lost all my business. I really wanted to buy those coins too, especially the 1879-CC Morgan that I still think of still this day. Which was really a bargain but after being slandered by him I could not ever buy anything else from him ever again !!! I told a friend what he did and she said he never was really my friend. He only wanted my business which he abruptly lost for all time !!! I am the type of person that would rather DIE than steal from someone since I have had things stolen from me and it felt like I was being raped or violated !!! Which I felt Larry had done to me !!! Also I am a very trusting person until someone gives me a reason not to trust them. I used to have an Antique shop & would leave some items outside and people would leave money for what they wanted. I long for people doing things for each other instead of taking and mistrust. I must be obsolete. Im writing this in case someone else has gone through this. I dont see how he has repeat customers after hearing how he treats others including myself.
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Ph Tucker
I have been relying on Larry Engles expertise and exemplary customer service since arriving in Charlottesville from Boston in 2004. I trust him completely and rely on his savvy, comprehensive understanding, and acumen involving all aspects of estate jewellry commerce. I have sold to,TTT, dozens of valuable pieces of fine jewellry, many Tiffany and Company pieces, and continue to be confident that I am receiving not only fair, but generous compensation. Larrys affable manner and his enthusiasm for my satisfaction, engenders confidence that each item is being considered with the utmost care, knowledge and respect, while additionally rendering the maximum price. On more than one occasion, I have unsolicitedly, delightedly, received additional sums of money after an item garnered a larger than anticipated sum at auction, Treasure through Time is my sole destination for buying and selling estate jewellry and sterling flatware. Kudos!
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Carrie P
Can I give this place a zero? I agree with Stephen. The guy there, Larry, is sculky and rude. I called to do business and he told me I didnt need to bring anything extra when I came in. When I came he wanted my drivers license. I told him I didnt drive so I didnt have it with me. He responded by "how did you get here then?" I happily went home and found it, but when I came back he was very curt and said he didnt want to do business with me because I didnt keep my drivers license with me. I told him I went legally blind last year and now cant drive. He said I sounded suspicious. After crying all the way home Im glad not to do business with him. Losing your eyesight gives you enough heartache to deal with. Having people treat you like that because of it is inexcusable. On a positive note: The lady there seems great.
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Sean Bianco
Great store with tons of coins, paper money, silver, mints, and much more. The website for this store is wrong in that it displays "Holiday Hours" of operation on the right side, except it says "For the week of December 6," which is horribly wrong in that today is December 29. Please fix this, as it would be nice to know hours of operation for the current holiday week. Other than an incorrect website, I find this store fascinating, intriguing, and a little piece of history.
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A Private User
I have been coin collecting for a while and have found that Larry gives good advice and his prices are better than you can find online. I have brought in a purchase that I bought somewhere else and he told me why it was not worth what I paid for it. It had been noticeably cleaned and therefore worth less. He is a fountain of information but since he is the main one there it does get busy if more than a few people are asking him questions.
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Chelsea Devening
Larry helped my fiancé and me find the perfect engagement ring, and diamond to go in it. He takes the time to ensure that anything he orders for you is of the quality that both he and you expect of it. He does incredible, high quality work, and is happy to work with you and get to know you in order to find the best piece for you.
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Erin Moran Miceli
I had a wonderful experience with Larry and Janie. I spotted a beautiful ring. After I thought about the purchase for a bit, Larry gave me a great price, resized the ring for me, and shipped it quickly to my house. Its an adorable little shop in downtown Charlottesville -- cant wait to stop in again!
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Asha Skinner
I came to Treasures Through Time to sell an diamond ring. Larry was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Throughout the entire selling process, he kept me informed on the progress. I believe Larry got me the best deal possible! I couldnt be more grateful.
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A Private User
This guy will do anything to get out of paying spot prices, is rude and unpleasant too. He makes every kind of excuse. Even if you are the only customer, he will talk on the phone and let you stand and stand. VA is a bad place to sell coins or jewelry.
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A Private User
They have some cool stuff with lots of good coins, currency, and collectibles but the guy that runs this store is very rude and unpleasant. Also, if there are more than 4 people in the store, then it is crowded and takes forever to buy anything.
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Stephen Johnson
I called the store to ask whether they carried a certain item. The gentleman I spoke to was terse and seemed irritated that I was calling him. They didnt have what I was looking for so at least I didnt have to go interact in person.