Listing № 05404 · Buffalo, NY
Harold B Rice Coins & Stamps
Coin & stamp shop in Buffalo, New York · Est. 1945 (81 years)
993 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
Sells: Bullion, Paper money, Collecting supplies. Inventory categories & services
§ 01
What Harold B Rice Coins & Stamps buys and does
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Oct 2024 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 4.7★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 36
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 0%
- 0 of 4 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- —
- too few offer mentions
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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.
Credentials & licenses
- Business registered since 2000 (new york, domestic limited liability company) record ↗
- ◆Family-owned and operated, serving the Kenmore and Buffalo area since 1945
- ◆Located in the village of Kenmore, at the north border of Buffalo
- ◆Open weekdays 10-5 and Saturday 10-2
Source: Harold B Rice Coins & Stamps'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.
- 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 9 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 Harold B Rice Coins & Stamps
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 Buffalo
How it compares in Buffalo
- Google reviews1st of 4 · 196
- Reviews in the past year1st of 4 · 36
- Owner replies to reviews1st of 4 · 0%
- Hours open per week3rd of 4 · 39 h
Among 4 coin buyers we list in Buffalo. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Classic Rarities~17 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: TAG Jewelry & Coin, Inc~6.0 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Jack Hunt Gold & Silver~0.8 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold B Rice Coins & Stamps (this shop) | Coin & stamp shop | — | 4.7★ (196) | — | Sat / – |
| Coin MastersBuffalo | Coin shop | 5.5 mi | 4.8★ (8) | — | – / – |
| TAG Jewelry & Coin, IncBuffalo | Jeweler | 6.0 mi | 4.7★ (107) | 100% | Sat / – |
| JM GoldbuyersBuffalo | Gold & silver buyer | 0.8 mi | 3.8★ (9) | — | Sat / – |
| Jack Hunt Gold & SilverKenmore | Bullion dealer | 0.8 mi | 4.2★ (112) | 70% | – / – |
| Premier Gold, Silver & Coins LLCCheektowaga | Gold & silver buyer | 5.5 mi | 4.8★ (108) | 97% | – / – |
| Urban Coin & JewelryDepew | Coin shop | 7.4 mi | 4.7★ (16) | — | Sat / – |
| Nachbar Rare CoinsWilliamsville | Coin shop | 8.4 mi | 4.7★ (47) | — | – / – |
| J C Coins LLCLancaster | Coin shop | 9.9 mi | 4.7★ (43) | — | – / – |