Listing № 88792 · Bradenton, FL
DeSoto Coin Shop, Inc.
Appointment-only dealer in Bradenton, Florida
6585 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
Sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Ancient coins, Paper money. Inventory categories & services
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What DeSoto Coin Shop, Inc. buys and does
From DeSoto Coin Shop, Inc.'s own website (3 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
Services
- Layaway
- Ships orders
Specialties: Colonial coins · Colonial currency · U.S. copper · U.S. nickel and silver · U.S. patterns · U.S. gold coins · Ancient and medieval coins · Numismatic literature. Also sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Ancient coins, Paper money.
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Nov 2019 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 4.8★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 16
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 53%
- 1 of 2 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- —
- 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
- ANA member (per their website)
- No third-party numismatic credential found.
Track record online
Website first archived in 2023 (Internet Archive)
Who you'll deal with
- Eugene T. Yotka · owner · Rare coin dealer since 1970; lists memberships in ANA, ANS, EAC (#1834), C4, FUN, CWTS and SPMC
- ◆Specializes in United States Colonial coins and currency, plus high-quality U.S. and world copper, silver and gold coins
- ◆Owner Eugene (Gene) Yotka has been buying and selling rare coins since 1970, when he opened his first rare coin business at age 13
- ◆Each coin comes with a photo certificate listing Condition Census and pedigree details where applicable
- ◆15-day no-questions-asked return privilege on all items
- ◆Free numismatic education forum, a numismatic literature section and a blog sit alongside the online inventory
Source: DeSoto Coin Shop, Inc.'s website, read Oct 2026.
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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 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.
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Get a second offer.
There are 4 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 DeSoto Coin 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?
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Compare coin buyers near Bradenton
How it compares in Bradenton
- Google reviews3rd of 6 · 72
- Reviews in the past year2nd of 5 · 16
- Owner replies to reviews2nd of 5 · 53%
Among 7 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~24 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: Cortez Coins & Collectibles Inc~3.5 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Cortez Coins & Collectibles Inc~3.5 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Gulf Coast Coins~4.1 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Cortez Coins & Collectibles Inc~3.5 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto Coin Shop, Inc. (this shop) | Appointment-only dealer | — | 4.8★ (72) | — | – / – |
| PEGASUS COIN & JEWELRYBradenton | Coin shop | 11 mi | 4.9★ (561) | — | Sat / – |
| Cortez Coins & Collectibles IncBradenton | Coin shop | 3.5 mi | 3.7★ (37) | — | Sat / – |
| Gulf Coast CoinsBradenton | Coin shop | 4.1 mi | 5.0★ (9) | — | – / – |
| Southwest Rare Coins IncBradenton | Coin shop | 0.2 mi | 1.8★ (4) | — | – / – |
| MONROE CURRENCY & CONSULTINGBradenton | Coin shop | — | — | — | – / – |
| Gold ProsBradenton | Gold & silver buyer | — | 4.8★ (459) | — | – / – |
| Palmetto Coin ShopPalmetto | Coin shop | 3.7 mi | 4.9★ (164) | — | – / – |
| Eastern Numismatics Inc Coin & Jewelry GalleryUniversity Park | Coin shop | 12 mi | 4.6★ (156) | — | – / – |