Listing № 27159 · Albany, NY
William S Panitch, Inc.
Coin shop in Albany, New York · Est. 1977 (49 years)
3 Computer Dr W Ste 110, Albany, NY 12205
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Whole collections. What they buy & services
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What William S Panitch, Inc. buys and does
From William S Panitch, Inc.'s own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Gold coins
- Silver coins
- Whole collections
- Paper money
- World coins
Specialties: Colonial coins and tokens · National Bank Notes · Obsolete banknotes and scrip · Commemorative and art medals · Trade tokens · Numismatic literature.
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What recent customers report
We read the 22 most recent public Google reviews (Sep 2017 – Feb 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 4.8★
- last 22 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 1
- quiet
- Owner replies
- 5%
- 1 of 1 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- —
- too few offer mentions
§ 03
Trust record
Credentials & licenses
Track record online
- ◆Handles American colonial coins and tokens
- ◆Handles National Bank Notes, Colonial Currency, Obsolete Banknotes and Merchant Scrip
- ◆Offers auction representation for collectors
- ◆Offers numismatic counseling
Source: William S Panitch, Inc.'s website, read Oct 2026.
§ 04
Before you sell here
- 1
Know your metal floor before you walk in.
Gold is — and silver — an ounce right now. Our offer checker compares an offer with metal value and dated examples of published buy prices.
- 2
Know New York's seller rules.
New York has no single statewide rulebook for coin shops that buy from the public. The rules come from city, county, town and village laws, plus state law for pawnbrokers (General Business Law Article 5).
No statewide holding period for coin or bullion dealers was found.
Source: NYC DCWP Inspection Checklist: Secondhand Dealers (ID, signature, records, LeadsOnline, 15-day rule, minors, scales), NYC Administrative Code 20-264 to 20-268 (definitions, license, fee, restrictions: minors, 15-day hold) · All New York rules
- 3
Call ahead — they work by appointment.
Ask whether the person who prices collections is in that day, and whether they pay by cash or check for larger amounts.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 10 other coin buyers within 10 miles — compare them below. Read how to sell a coin collection first if this is your first time.
Questions to ask William S Panitch, Inc.
We couldn't confirm these from public sources, so ask before you go:
- What would you pay today for a 1 oz American Silver Eagle, and for $1 face value of pre-1965 silver? (Ask two shops the same question to compare.)
- Is an appraisal free, or free only if I sell to you? Do you put it in writing?
- How do you pay for larger amounts — cash, check or wire — and is there a cash limit?
- If a coin is worth grading, can you submit it to PCGS or NGC for me?
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Compare coin buyers near Albany
How it compares in Albany
- Google reviews8th of 9 · 22
- Reviews in the past year7th of 8 · 1
- Owner replies to reviews8th of 8 · 5%
Among 10 coin buyers we list in Albany. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: ALBANY GOLD & JEWELRY EXCHANGE SERVICES~0.1 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: ALBANY GOLD & JEWELRY EXCHANGE SERVICES~0.1 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Berkshire Hills Coins & Estate Jewelry~35 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Ferris Coin & Jewelry~0.5 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Ferris Coin & Jewelry~0.5 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William S Panitch, Inc. (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.8★ (22) | — | – / – |
| Olde Saratoga Coin & JewelryAlbany | Coin shop | 1.2 mi | 4.6★ (245) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Ferris Coin & JewelryAlbany | Coin shop | 0.5 mi | 4.8★ (188) | — | – / – |
| Albany Coin and Jewelry LLCAlbany | Coin shop | 1.1 mi | 4.8★ (66) | — | Sat / – |
| Albany Coin ExchangeAlbany | Coin shop | 2541 mi | 4.0★ (24) | — | – / – |
| Coin Wrap IncAlbany | Coin shop | 1.8 mi | — | — | Sat / – |
| GOLD EXCHANGE AT CROSSGATES MALLAlbany | Gold & silver buyer | 3.0 mi | 4.5★ (52) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Numishobbyshop LLCTroy | Coin shop | 6.9 mi | 5.0★ (2) | — | – / – |
| Norwood Coin & JewelryRensselaer | Coin shop | 9.0 mi | 4.5★ (20) | — | – / – |