Listing № 09286 · Allentown, PA
Keystone Rare Coins
Coin shop in Allentown, Pennsylvania
3029 College Heights Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104
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Good for: First-time sellers · Inherited collections
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What Keystone Rare Coins buys and does
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Apr 2021 – Oct 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 4.4★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 13
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 0%
- 0 of 9 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- 94%
- 31 report fair offers; 2 report low offers, across 33 distinct reviews (reports can overlap)
Praised for
- Fair offers / fair prices31 of 56
- Friendly, welcoming26 of 56
- Honest, trustworthy14 of 56
- Knowledgeable13 of 56
- Explained the process8 of 56
- Took time to appraise4 of 56
Complaints
- Rude or dismissive3 of 56
- Lowball offers2 of 56
- Wouldn't buy / turned away1 of 56
- Closed during posted hours1 of 56
- High markups when buying1 of 56
What people brought in
- Whole collections ×9
- Gold jewelry & scrap ×2
Sold coins or metal (28) · Inherited / estate collection (8) · Got an appraisal (2) · Bought coins or bullion (2)
4 reviewers were first-time sellers or inheritors. 2 say they compared offers and got the best one here.
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Trust record
Better Business Bureau
No BBB profile found for this business. That's common for small shops and isn't a red flag on its own.
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Before you sell here
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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.
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Know Pennsylvania's seller rules.
Pennsylvania's Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law excludes coins, ingots and bullion. ID and record requirements under that law apply to covered gold, silver and platinum items, such as jewelry and silverware; municipal requirements and shop policies may differ.
Covered items must remain unaltered for five full working days after the purchase report is filed.
Source: Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law, Act 17 of 1984, sections 1-5 and 8, 37 Pa. Code Chapter 501, Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals · All Pennsylvania rules
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Call ahead for anything bigger than a few coins.
Ask whether the person who prices collections is in that day, and whether they pay by cash or check for larger amounts.
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Get a second offer.
There are 11 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 Keystone Rare Coins
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?
- Do I need an appointment to sell a whole collection?
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Compare coin buyers near Allentown
How it compares in Allentown
- Google reviews2nd of 5 · 119
- Reviews in the past year4th of 5 · 13
- Owner replies to reviews4th of 5 · 0%
- Fair-offer mentions3rd of 4 · 94%
- Hours open per week3rd of 5 · 35 h
Among 5 coin buyers we list in Allentown. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Lehigh Valley Gold Exchange~12 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: Lehigh Valley Gold Buyer~0.3 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Coins And Currency Of Wayne~39 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Hamilton Gold & Coin~2.2 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Hamilton Gold & Coin~2.2 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Rare Coins (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.3★ (119) | 94% | – / – |
| Hamilton Gold & CoinAllentown | Gold & silver buyer | 2.2 mi | 4.9★ (331) | 95% | Sat / – |
| AD GOLD EXCHANGE JEWELRY BUYER & COIN DEALERAllentown | Gold & silver buyer | 6.6 mi | 4.8★ (112) | 96% | – / – |
| Lehigh Valley Gold BuyerAllentown | Gold & silver buyer | 0.3 mi | 4.4★ (102) | 69% | Sat / – |
| Lehigh Valley Jewelry ExchangeAllentown | Jeweler | 1.4 mi | 4.6★ (45) | — | Sat / – |
| Whitehall Coin & JewelryWhitehall Township | Coin shop | 4.4 mi | 4.8★ (67) | — | Sat / – |
| Coin CountingTrexlertown | Coin shop | 5.1 mi | 5.0★ (5) | — | Sat / – |
| Filling Gold & Silver Exchange LLCTrexlertown | Coin shop | 5.1 mi | 4.9★ (58) | — | Sat / – |
| Rarity7Center Valley | Appointment-only dealer | 6.2 mi | 5.0★ (2) | — | – / – |