Listing № 46014 · Brooklyn, NY
idealny
Coin & stamp shop in Brooklyn, New York · Est. 1957 (69 years)
172 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Buys: Whole collections, Paper money, Gold jewelry & scrap, Stamps. What they buy & services
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§ 01
What idealny buys and does
From idealny's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Whole collections
- Paper money
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Stamps
Specialties: Stamps · Coins · Paper currency · Scrap gold and silver.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 2 most recent public Google reviews (Oct 2023 – Jul 2025) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 3.0★
- last 2 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 0
- quiet
- Owner replies
- 0%
- 0 of 1 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
- No third-party numismatic credential found.
- ◆In business since 1957 as Ideal Stamp and Coin
- ◆All appraisals are confidential
- ◆Buys stamps, coins and paper currency, plus scrap gold or silver
- ◆Located on the 3rd floor at 172 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn
- ◆Monthly mailing list with news and discounts on products
Source: idealny'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 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 53 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 idealny
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 Brooklyn
How it compares in Brooklyn
- Google reviews10th of 10 · 2
- Reviews in the past year10th of 10 · 0
- Owner replies to reviews9th of 10 · 0%
- Hours open per week8th of 10 · 36 h
Among 10 coin buyers we list in Brooklyn. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Cash for Gold Brooklyn~1.8 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: Gold City Jewelry~0.8 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Emperor's Coins~4.8 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Gold City Jewelry~0.8 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: MICHAEL'S COIN INC~4.1 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| idealny (this shop) | Coin & stamp shop | — | 3.0★ (2) | — | – / – |
| Lou's Coin ShopBrooklyn | Coin shop | 1.5 mi | 3.6★ (72) | — | Sat / – |
| Brooklyn Gallery of Coins & Stamps IncBrooklyn | Coin & stamp shop | 4.8 mi | 4.0★ (61) | — | – / – |
| Cash for Gold BrooklynBrooklyn | Coin dealer | 1.8 mi | 4.5★ (15) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Judge CoinsBrooklyn | Coin shop | 4.2 mi | 5.0★ (10) | — | Sat / Sun |
| A.S. & Sons Pawn ShopBrooklyn | Pawn shop | 3.8 mi | 5.0★ (411) | — | – / Sun |
| Cash for Gold BrooklynBrooklyn | Jeweler | 5.2 mi | 5.0★ (239) | 100% | Sat / Sun |
| MICHAEL'S COIN INCNew York | Coin shop | 4.1 mi | 4.5★ (7) | — | – / Sun |
| O.G Pawn Shop Delancey Manhattan Buyers RolexNew York | Pawn shop | 4.1 mi | 4.9★ (105) | — | – / – |