Listing № 88109 · Columbus, OH
Appraisal Services - We Buy Coins
Coin shop in Columbus, Ohio
1393 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Paper money. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion bars & rounds. What they buy & services
Photos from Appraisal Services - We Buy Coins's website
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Good for: First-time sellers · Inherited collections · Graded coins & submissions
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What Appraisal Services - We Buy Coins buys and does
From Appraisal Services - We Buy Coins's own website (3 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Gold coins
- Silver coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Whole collections
- Estates & inherited coins
- Proof & mint sets
- Paper money
- World coins
- Ancient coins
Services
- Free appraisals
- Written appraisals
- Insurance & estate appraisals
- House calls
- Consignment
- Auctions
- Grading submissions (PCGS, ANACS, NGC)
Pricing & payment
- In their words
- “We Buy Coin Collections for their numismatic and collectible value”
Specialties: VAM silver dollar varieties · Morgan and Peace dollars · Confederate and obsolete currency · Error coins · Estate collections · Auction consignments. Also sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Paper money.
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Mar 2024 – 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
- 27
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 80%
- 2 of 3 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- 88%
- 29 report fair offers; 4 report low offers, across 33 distinct reviews (reports can overlap)
Praised for
- Fair offers / fair prices25 of 52
- Friendly, welcoming25 of 52
- Knowledgeable15 of 52
- Explained the process12 of 52
- Honest, trustworthy10 of 52
- Quick, efficient6 of 52
Complaints
- Lowball offers4 of 52
- Rude or dismissive1 of 52
What people brought in
- Whole collections ×5
- Gold coins ×2
Sold coins or metal (20) · Got an appraisal (15) · Inherited / estate collection (6)
4 reviewers were first-time sellers or inheritors. 6 say they compared offers and got the best one here.
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Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- ANA Member (ANA Coin Dealer Directory listing) verify ↗
- ANA member (per their website)
Track record online
- ◆Licensed Ohio auctioneer that accepts auction consignments
- ◆Offers free coin grading opinions and free verbal appraisals; will travel for large collections
- ◆Appraiser is a former ANACS professional grader and ANA member
- ◆Appointments Mon, Wed, Fri 4-6 PM and Sat 11-3 PM; walk-ins OK on Saturdays
- ◆Accepts photos by text or email for virtual appraisals
Source: Appraisal Services - We Buy Coins's website, read Oct 2026.
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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
Bring a government photo ID.
Yes - bring identification. A licensed precious metals dealer must record your name, age, residence, driver's license number or other personal ID, and a short physical description (ORC 4728.06).
A licensed dealer must keep each item it buys in Ohio until 5 days after the purchase (ORC 4728.09(A)).
Source: ORC 4728.06 - Records (seller name, age, residence, ID number, physical description), ORC 4728.07 - Daily report of items received to police department · All Ohio 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 10 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 Appraisal Services - We Buy Coins
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.)
- How do you pay for larger amounts — cash, check or wire — and is there a cash limit?
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Compare coin buyers near Columbus
How it compares in Columbus
- Google reviews2nd of 5 · 136
- Reviews in the past year2nd of 5 · 27
- Owner replies to reviews1st of 5 · 80%
- Hours open per week4th of 5 · 21 h
Among 5 coin buyers we list in Columbus. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Bryson Coins and Collectibles~12 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Buckeye Gold Coin & Jewelry~30 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appraisal Services - We Buy Coins (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.8★ (136) | 88% | Sat / – |
| American Coin & CollectiblesColumbus | Coin shop | 8.0 mi | 4.5★ (102) | 96% | Sat / – |
| Freedom Gold USAColumbus | Bullion dealer | 2.8 mi | 4.5★ (17) | — | – / – |
| Mr. Bill's CollectiblesColumbus | Coin shop | 8.8 mi | 3.8★ (11) | — | – / – |
| Buckeye Gold Coin & JewelryColumbus | Gold & silver buyer | 5.7 mi | 4.9★ (158) | — | – / – |
| Arlington Coin & WatchworksUpper Arlington | Coin shop | 2.3 mi | 3.9★ (111) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Old Hilliard Coin & Fine Art, LLCHilliard | Coin shop | 6.9 mi | 3.6★ (28) | — | – / – |
| Buckeye Gold Coin & JewelryGrove City | Gold & silver buyer | 7.3 mi | 4.9★ (68) | — | – / – |
| Buckeye Gold Coin & JewelryDublin | Coin shop | 7.3 mi | 4.7★ (175) | — | – / – |