Listing № 77088 · Hamburg, NY
Classic Rarities
Coin shop in Hamburg, New York
BY APPOINTMENT, Hamburg, NY 14075
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion bars & rounds. What they buy & services
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Good for: Inherited collections · Graded coins & submissions
§ 01
What Classic Rarities buys and does
From Classic Rarities's own website (4 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Gold coins
- Silver coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Whole collections
- Proof & mint sets
- Paper money
- Gold jewelry & scrap
Services
- Paid appraisals (Hourly rate; free if he purchases the coins)
- House calls
- Consignment
- Grading submissions
Pricing & payment
- Pays sellers by
- cash
- Payment timing
- Same day
Specialties: Early U.S. gold and silver · Silver dollars 1935 and earlier · Pre-1965 silver coins · Kennedy halves 1965-1970 · Key date U.S. coins · Mint and proof sets.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Sep 2021 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 4.9★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 1
- quiet
- Owner replies
- 10%
- 2 of 2 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- 100%
- 22 report fair offers; 0 report low offers, across 22 distinct reviews (reports can overlap)
Praised for
- Knowledgeable23 of 56
- Fair offers / fair prices22 of 56
- Friendly, welcoming16 of 56
- Explained the process14 of 56
- Honest, trustworthy13 of 56
- Quick, efficient6 of 56
Complaints
- Closed during posted hours1 of 56
- Rude or dismissive1 of 56
What people brought in
- Whole collections ×6
Sold coins or metal (15) · Got an appraisal (8) · Inherited / estate collection (5)
1 reviewer was a first-time seller or inheritor.
§ 03
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.
Who you'll deal with
- John Magavern · owner · ANA-certified in coin grading; active in the hobby 26 years; ANA life member
- ◆Owner John Magavern has been active in the hobby for 26 years
- ◆Attends most major U.S. coin shows, specializing in early U.S. gold and silver coins
- ◆Will travel to a client's home, office or bank to buy coins
- ◆Operates as a one-man business rather than a large dealership
Source: Classic Rarities's website, read Oct 2026.
§ 04
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
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 — they work by appointment.
Ask whether the person who prices collections is in that day, and whether they pay by cash for larger amounts.
- 4
Get a second offer.
Offers on the same coins can differ a lot between shops. Read how to sell a coin collection first if this is your first time.
Questions to ask Classic Rarities
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.)
§ 05
Compare coin buyers near Hamburg
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open Saturday: GDK Coin~12 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: TAG Jewelry & Coin, Inc~15 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Rarities (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.9★ (128) | 100% | – / – |
| Coin MastersBuffalo | Coin shop | 11 mi | 4.8★ (8) | — | – / – |
| GDK CoinDepew | Coin shop | 12 mi | 4.4★ (39) | — | Sat / – |
| J C Coins LLCLancaster | Coin shop | 15 mi | 4.7★ (43) | — | – / – |
| Urban Coin & JewelryDepew | Coin shop | 15 mi | 4.7★ (16) | — | Sat / – |
| Premier Gold, Silver & Coins LLCCheektowaga | Gold & silver buyer | 15 mi | 4.8★ (108) | 97% | – / – |
| TAG Jewelry & Coin, IncBuffalo | Jeweler | 15 mi | 4.7★ (107) | 100% | Sat / – |
| JM GoldbuyersBuffalo | Gold & silver buyer | 16 mi | 3.8★ (9) | — | Sat / – |
| Harold B Rice Coins & StampsBuffalo | Coin & stamp shop | 17 mi | 4.7★ (196) | — | Sat / – |