Listing № 92427 · Altoona, PA
Subway Stamp Shop, Inc.
Collectibles store in Altoona, Pennsylvania
2121 Beale Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Sells: Collecting supplies. Inventory categories & services
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Subway Stamp Shop, Inc. is a collectibles store that also buys coins. For a whole collection, rare dates or graded coins, a dedicated coin shop will usually know the numismatic value better.
§ 01
What Subway Stamp Shop, Inc. buys and does
From Subway Stamp Shop, Inc.'s own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
Services
- Ships orders
Specialties: Stamp stockbooks · Philatelic reference books · Numismatic reference books. Also sells: Collecting supplies.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 32 most recent public Google reviews (May 2013 – May 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 2.9★
- last 32 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 2
- quiet
- Owner replies
- 0%
- 0 of 15 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- —
- too few offer mentions
§ 03
Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- No third-party numismatic credential found.
- ◆Publishes PDF listings of philatelic and numismatic reference books, last updated 3/24/26
Source: Subway Stamp Shop, 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 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
- 3
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.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 2 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 Subway Stamp Shop, 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?
- Do I need an appointment to sell a whole collection?
§ 05
Compare coin buyers near Altoona
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest dedicated coin shop: Treasure Trove Coins & Jewelry LLC~4.1 mi
- Nearest open on Sunday: Rare Collectibles~27 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: Treasure Trove Coins & Jewelry LLC~4.1 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Treasure Trove Coins & Jewelry LLC~4.1 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: State College Collectors Services~34 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: HOMETOWN GOLD BUYERS~29 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Stamp Shop, Inc. (this shop) | Collectibles store | — | 2.9★ (32) | — | – / – |
| Treasure Trove Coins & Jewelry LLCDuncansville | Coin shop | 4.1 mi | 4.8★ (111) | 92% | Sat / – |
| Creekside AntiquesDuncansville | Coin shop | 5.8 mi | 4.5★ (24) | — | Sat / – |
| Rare CollectiblesJohnstown | Coin shop | 27 mi | 4.1★ (84) | — | Sat / Sun |
| HOMETOWN GOLD BUYERSJohnstown | Gold & silver buyer | 29 mi | 3.9★ (25) | — | Sat / – |
| Cambria Coin CoJohnstown | Coin shop | 30 mi | 3.3★ (8) | — | – / – |
| Sarosi John Paul IncJohnstown | Coin shop | 30 mi | 2.2★ (46) | — | – / – |