McTamney James & Company

My Fiancé and I have been looking for rings together for a couple months now, going into the typical jewellery stores and finding everything overpriced and not unique at all. We decided to go the more vintage route and went to McTamney’s. They have an amazing selection of rings, some look brand new or gently worn and some vintage turn of the century rings which have been very well preserved. One of the managers named Mina helped us. She was very knowledgeable and helpful, but not pushy which is refreshing because if you walk into a People’s or Birk’s they hover over you like watch dogs and make the experience very uncomfortable. She didn’t press us to go for anything more than what we could afford, and we both ended up with beautiful vintage rings which reflect our style and personalities. All without feeling like we just sold our unborn children. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. :)

Went to look at a ring that was 1525 $. I brought 1400 $ cash in my hand and asked for a deal. They looked at me like I was an alien as if bargaining isn’t what pawn shops do. They weren’t interested in working anything out expect no tax which is expected if I pay cash anyway. Snobby unhelpful staff refused to work out anything. I am shocked at the greed and general disinterest they show their customers. I will definitely not be going back to this place ever.

I checked out the reviews before I visited this pawn shop. I was sadly disappointed, I thought I was walking into something I wouldn’t regret. I looked at a Rolex and the woman just seemed as though she didn’t want to sell it to use because it had just arrived two weeks ago and therefore could not budge on the price. We looked at a chain and the sales staff seemed disconnected and told us that there would be no savings, even on tax. It’s been. Family business, I get it, but is being rude and I knowledgeable part of the family business??? Never going there again. They act as through they don’t need your business becaus they been there for 150 years. I will buy my Rolex elsewhere!!!

I brought in a piece I paid $ 6500 for 5 years ago. After making me wait in a wooden cubical, they offered to lend $ 500. The process took nearly 25 minutes and I never got to speak to whoever was making the offer of $ 500. Obviously I refused as the melt value alone was nearly three times that, not to mention the all the diamonds. You are kept separate and only have a sales person to deal with. Much better to sell through an auction house or privately. I think they are really looking to lend money and not buy. The interest rates on the loans are crazy high. On the other hand if you want to buy from them, they will automatically give you a 20−30% discount to move merchandize.

I’ve been a few times with 2 different clients. One client has bought rings there and the other client was getting something out that he had gotten a loan for. The staff have always been friendly and helpful. Very nice store with lots of selection.