Listing № 04755 · Bradenton, FL
Cortez Coins & Collectibles Inc
Coin shop in Bradenton, Florida
4018 20th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Paper money. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Bullion bars & rounds, Estates & inherited coins, Paper money. What they buy & services
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§ 01
What Cortez Coins & Collectibles Inc buys and does
From Cortez Coins & Collectibles Inc's own website (2 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Estates & inherited coins
- Paper money
- World coins
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Sterling silver
- Platinum
Specialties: American coins · Foreign coins · Paper money · Completed coin sets · Estate jewelry · Antiques and collectibles. Also sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Paper money.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 37 most recent public Google reviews (Aug 2013 – Jul 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 3.7★
- last 37 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 4
- steady
- Owner replies
- 11%
- 4 of 11 one- or two-star
- Fair-offer mentions
- —
- too few offer mentions
§ 03
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.
Credentials & licenses
Who you'll deal with
- Eric Grimes · owner · Collecting since 1977; President of the Manatee Coin Club for over 11 years
- ◆Owner Eric Grimes has been President of the Manatee Coin Club for over 11 years
- ◆Owner is also an officer of the Sarasota Coin Club and active in the Venice Coin Club
- ◆Eric Grimes bought the Bradenton store after its prior owners, the Vandergraff family
- ◆Buys completed coin sets
Source: Cortez Coins & Collectibles 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 shows what your coins are worth in metal and whether an offer is fair.
- 2
Know Florida's seller rules.
When a walk-in Florida secondhand dealer buys used jewelry, scrap gold or silver, or other secondhand goods from you, state law requires the following: a government-issued photo ID, your right thumbprint, your contact details and physical description, and a signed statement that you own the goods or may sell them. You must be 18 or older.
Walk-in secondhand dealers (s. 538.06(1)): may not sell, alter or otherwise dispose of a precious metal, gemstone, jewelry item, antique or art item for 30 calendar days after acquiring it, or of other secondhand goods for 15 calendar days.
Source: Chapter 538, Florida Statutes (2026) - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers (ss. 538.03, 538.04, 538.06, 538.09, 538.15, 538.17, 538.18, 538.235, 538.31-538.36), Chapter 539, Florida Statutes (2026) - Florida Pawnbroking Act (s. 539.001; s. 539.002) · All Florida 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.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 7 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 Cortez Coins & Collectibles 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 Bradenton
How it compares in Bradenton
- Google reviews3rd of 5 · 37
- Reviews in the past year4th of 5 · 4
- Owner replies to reviews4th of 5 · 11%
Among 6 coin buyers we list in Bradenton. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Cozy Corner Antiques & Jewelry~27 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Gulf Coast Coins~1.8 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez Coins & Collectibles Inc (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 3.7★ (37) | — | Sat / – |
| PEGASUS COIN & JEWELRYBradenton | Coin shop | 7.3 mi | 4.9★ (561) | — | Sat / – |
| DeSoto Coin Shop, Inc.Bradenton | Appointment-only dealer | 3.5 mi | 4.8★ (72) | — | – / – |
| Gulf Coast CoinsBradenton | Coin shop | 1.8 mi | 5.0★ (9) | — | – / – |
| Southwest Rare Coins IncBradenton | Coin shop | 3.5 mi | 1.8★ (4) | — | – / – |
| MONROE CURRENCY & CONSULTINGBradenton | Coin shop | — | — | — | – / – |
| Palmetto Coin ShopPalmetto | Coin shop | 3.7 mi | 4.9★ (164) | — | – / – |
| Eastern Numismatics Inc Coin & Jewelry GalleryUniversity Park | Coin shop | 8.8 mi | 4.6★ (156) | — | – / – |
| Coastal Coin CompanySarasota | Coin shop | 9.5 mi | 4.9★ (78) | — | Sat / – |