Antique store · East Hartford, Connecticut

Good Ole Tom's

1100 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108

41.7727° N 72.6413° W

Good Ole Tom's is an antique store at 1100 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108.

About the shop

Good Ole Tom's is a small, friendly coin and precious metals shop in East Hartford, CT specializing in buying and selling gold, silver, and collectible coins. The store offers jewelry repair, cleaning, and watch battery replacement services. Known for fair pricing and exceptional customer service from staff members Wanda, Sue, and Megan, the shop is a quick-stop destination for those looking to sell inherited jewelry, coins, or precious metals. Spanish-speaking staff available.

From directory research

What you'll find

CoinsGold & Precious MetalsJewelry

Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews

The particulars

Shop format
Single Owner ShopFrom directory research
Shop size
Small ShopFrom directory research
Price range
$$From directory research
Typical visit
Quick StopFrom directory research

What reviewers mention

Largely positive

Praised

  • Exceptional customer service and friendly staff (especially Wanda and Sue)
  • Fair and competitive pricing on gold, coins, and jewelry
  • Professional jewelry repair and cleaning services

Keeps people coming back

  • Personal attention and warmth from named staff members
  • Higher payouts than competitors
  • Bilingual service (Spanish-speaking staff)

Worth knowing

  • Pricing disputes on bullion - some customers report unfair spot prices
  • One report of mathematical errors and overcharging on gold weight

Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Overwhelmingly positive and warm; customers feel welcomed and cared for, particularly praising staff by name. Many emotional stories of selling inherited items during difficult times (funerals, legal needs)..

Make a day of it

Sketch map centered on Good Ole Tom's, showing 6 nearby antique shops within 5.0 miles and Hartford, CT1.7 mi3.3 mi5.0 miNHartford, CT2.7 mi123456
Nearby antique destinationHartford, CT2.7 mi
  1. 1Eagle Bargains LLC992 Main St, front, East Hartford, CT 061080.1 mi
  2. 2Bacon's Antiques95 Maple Ave, Hartford, CT 061142.3 mi
  3. 3Nadeau's Appraisals LLC25 Meadow Rd, Windsor, CT 060952.5 mi
  4. 4De Vars - Phillips Florist & Antiques242 Sisson Ave, Hartford, CT 061053.4 mi
  5. 5Cottonwood & Church133A Main St, Wethersfield, CT 061094.4 mi
  6. 6The White Rabbit214 Park Rd, West Hartford, CT 061194.4 mi

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