Listing № 10130 · Erie, PA
Gem City Silver
Coin shop in Erie, Pennsylvania
160 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16501
Photos from Gem City Silver's website
Photos from the dealer's website
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What Gem City Silver buys and does
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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
- No third-party numismatic credential found.
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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 Pennsylvania's seller rules.
Pennsylvania's Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law excludes coins, ingots and bullion. ID and record requirements under that law apply to covered gold, silver and platinum items, such as jewelry and silverware; municipal requirements and shop policies may differ.
Covered items must remain unaltered for five full working days after the purchase report is filed.
Source: Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law, Act 17 of 1984, sections 1-5 and 8, 37 Pa. Code Chapter 501, Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals · All Pennsylvania 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 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 Gem City Silver
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 Erie
How it compares in Erie
- Hours open per week5th of 6 · 38 h
Among 6 coin buyers we list in Erie. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Dempsey & Baxter~4.4 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Erie Gold Exchange~2.8 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Erie Gold Exchange~2.8 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem City Silver (this shop) | Coin shop | — | — | — | Sat / Sun |
| Dempsey & BaxterErie | Coin shop | 4.4 mi | 4.8★ (267) | 91% | – / – |
| PJ Coins & MetalsErie | Coin shop | 3.0 mi | 4.8★ (44) | — | Sat / – |
| Erie Gold ExchangeErie | Gold & silver buyer | 2.8 mi | 4.9★ (747) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Erie Gold ExchangeErie | Gold & silver buyer | 3.2 mi | 4.9★ (568) | — | Sat / – |
| Aleks Cher JewelersErie | Jeweler | 2.7 mi | 4.1★ (50) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Marks Coins & CollectiblesNorth East | Coin shop | 14 mi | 4.5★ (33) | — | Sat / – |