Listing № 46431 · Galveston, TX
Galveston Island Precious Metals
Jeweler in Galveston, Texas
2428 Mechanic St, Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston Island Precious Metals 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.
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What Galveston Island Precious Metals buys and does
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Oct 2019 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 4.5★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 8
- steady
- Owner replies
- 77%
- 5 of 6 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- —
- too few offer mentions
Praised for
- Friendly, welcoming23 of 52
- Good selection21 of 52
- Reasonable premiums when buying12 of 52
- Patient with beginners3 of 52
- Knowledgeable3 of 52
Complaints
- Rude or dismissive3 of 52
- High markups when buying3 of 52
- Closed during posted hours1 of 52
- Wouldn't buy / turned away1 of 52
What people brought in
Bought coins or bullion (18)
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Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- No third-party numismatic credential found.
Track record online
Website first archived in 2013 (Internet Archive)
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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 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 is 1 other coin buyer within 10 miles — compare them below. Read how to sell a coin collection first if this is your first time.
Questions to ask Galveston Island Precious Metals
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 Galveston
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest dedicated coin shop: Bayside Auction LLC~25 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Bayside Auction LLC~25 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Generations Jewelers~3.3 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Generations Jewelers~3.3 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston Island Precious Metals (this shop) | Jeweler | — | 4.6★ (83) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Generations JewelersGalveston | Jeweler | 3.3 mi | 4.8★ (190) | — | Sat / – |
| League City Gold & DiamondLeague City | Jeweler | 23 mi | 4.8★ (168) | — | – / – |
| Bayside Auction LLCHouston | Numismatic auction house | 25 mi | 4.8★ (23) | — | – / – |
| League City Coin and GoldHouston | Coin shop | 26 mi | 4.9★ (73) | — | Sat / – |
| Williams Coin, Stamp and BullionWebster | Coin shop | 26 mi | 4.3★ (197) | 56% | Sat / – |
| Christian Coin & Jewelry ExchangeWebster | Coin shop | 27 mi | — | — | – / – |
| Gold & Diamond TradeWebster | Gold & silver buyer | 27 mi | 4.8★ (277) | 94% | Sat / – |