Listing № 91706 · Corpus Christi, TX
Trader Rick's
Jeweler in Corpus Christi, Texas · Est. 1976 (50 years)
3765 S Alameda St Ste 319, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Sells: U.S. coins, Bullion, Collecting supplies, Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Trader Rick's is a jeweler that also buys coins. For a whole collection, rare dates or graded coins, a dedicated coin shop will usually know the numismatic value better. Compare coin shops in Corpus Christi →
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What Trader Rick's buys and does
We couldn't confirm their services from a public source yet. Call to ask what they buy.
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Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- Texas Crafted Precious Metal Dealer registration (OCCC) #218019 · Active registry ↗
Track record online
- ◆Opened in 1976 selling coins and turquoise jewelry, later expanding to gold and silver jewelry
- ◆Carries Southwestern jewelry, rocks and gems and pearls alongside coins
- ◆Offers jewelry repair
- ◆Much of the merchandise is kept off the premises, so visits are by appointment only
Source: Trader Rick's'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 Texas's seller rules.
No Texas state law sets ID, hold-period, or payment rules for an ordinary coin shop buying your coins or bullion bars: the state crafted-precious-metal law expressly excludes coins, bars and commemorative medallions. State rules do apply if you sell jewelry, silverware or other crafted precious metal to a registered dealer (you file a list describing the items with your certification that it is true, the dealer records your driver's license or Texas ID number and reports to police within 48 hours) or sell anything, coins included, to a licensed pawnshop (photo ID, a purchase record, and usually a 20-day hold).
Coins and bars at an ordinary coin dealer: no state hold period, because the state crafted-precious-metal definition excludes coins, bars and commemorative medallions (Occ.
Source: Texas Occupations Code Ch. 1956 (official statute site, HTML) - Subchapter B: Sale of Crafted Precious Metal to Dealers (Secs. 1956.051, 1956.062-1956.066); Secs. 1956.0381-1956.0382 (metal recycling entities), Texas Finance Code Ch. 371 - Pawnshops (official statute site, HTML): Secs. 371.152, 371.174, 371.176, 371.177, 371.182 · All Texas rules
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Call ahead — they work by appointment.
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 5 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 Trader Rick's
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?
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Compare coin buyers near Corpus Christi
How it compares in Corpus Christi
- Google reviews3rd of 4 · 20
- Hours open per week4th of 4 · 35 h
Among 6 coin buyers we list in Corpus Christi. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest dedicated coin shop: Gametime Authentics~2.5 mi
- Nearest open on Sunday: The Card Vault~3.6 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Gold & Silver Buyers~1.1 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Gold & Silver Buyers~1.1 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trader Rick's (this shop) | Jeweler | — | 4.0★ (20) | — | Sat / – |
| Corpus Christi Coin & CurrencyCorpus Christi | Appointment-only dealer | 3.0 mi | 3.7★ (36) | — | – / – |
| Gold & Silver StarCorpus Christi | Coin shop | 2.8 mi | 3.9★ (14) | — | – / – |
| Gametime AuthenticsCorpus Christi | Coin dealer | 2.5 mi | — | — | – / – |
| The Card VaultCorpus Christi | Collectibles store | 3.6 mi | 4.7★ (41) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Gold & Silver BuyersCorpus Christi | Gold & silver buyer | 1.1 mi | — | — | Sat / – |