Listing № 87050 · Lutz, FL
Gainesville Coins
Bullion dealer in Lutz, Florida · Est. 2006 (20 years)
17860 US-41, Lutz, FL 33549
Sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Ancient coins, Bullion. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Bullion bars & rounds, Platinum. What they buy & services
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Good for: Buying bullion
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What Gainesville Coins buys and does
From Gainesville Coins's own website (6 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Platinum
Services
- Precious-metals IRA
- Storage / vault
- Ships orders
Pricing & payment
- Minimums
- None stated; site says no minimum orders
Specialties: Gold and silver bullion · Pre-1933 gold · Silver art rounds · Gold IRA depository · Own-minted custom silver rounds · PCGS and NGC certified coins. Also sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Ancient coins, Bullion.
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Jun 2025 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 2.5★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 42
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 0%
- 0 of 35 one- or two-star
- Fair-offer mentions
- 1
- too few offer mentions
Praised for
- Reasonable premiums when buying11 of 57
- Good selection3 of 57
- Friendly, welcoming2 of 57
Complaints
- Long waits28 of 57
- Payment issues10 of 57
- Slow to respond8 of 57
- Rude or dismissive3 of 57
- Closed during posted hours2 of 57
What people brought in
- Silver Eagles & rounds ×7
- Silver bars ×6
- Whole collections ×2
Bought coins or bullion (40) · Sold coins or metal (8)
4 say they compared offers and got the best one here.
§ 03
Trust record
Yelp rating via Bing Maps
2.0 / 5
115 reviews reported by Bing; separate from Google.
View on Bing MapsCredentials & licenses
- FUN Member Dealer (Florida United Numismatists) verify ↗
- ANA member (per their website)
- ICTA member (per their website)
- ◆Authorized depository with an on-site secure vault used for IRA clients
- ◆Mints its own silver coins with custom designs
- ◆Charges no broker or commission fees; staff are salaried
- ◆Offers a 2-day return policy on certified coins
- ◆Accepts international orders paid by bank wire
Source: Gainesville 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 shows what your coins are worth in metal and whether an offer is fair.
- 2
Know Florida's seller rules.
When a walk-in Florida secondhand dealer buys used jewelry, scrap gold or silver, or other secondhand goods from you, state law requires the following: a government-issued photo ID, your right thumbprint, your contact details and physical description, and a signed statement that you own the goods or may sell them. You must be 18 or older.
Walk-in secondhand dealers (s. 538.06(1)): may not sell, alter or otherwise dispose of a precious metal, gemstone, jewelry item, antique or art item for 30 calendar days after acquiring it, or of other secondhand goods for 15 calendar days.
Source: Chapter 538, Florida Statutes (2026) - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers (ss. 538.03, 538.04, 538.06, 538.09, 538.15, 538.17, 538.18, 538.235, 538.31-538.36), Chapter 539, Florida Statutes (2026) - Florida Pawnbroking Act (s. 539.001; s. 539.002) · All Florida 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.
- 4
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 Gainesville 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.)
- 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 you buy whole collections, including the common coins, or only some pieces?
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Compare coin buyers near Lutz
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Gold Star Jewelry~13 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: Legacy Coins & Curiosities~3.5 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Florida Coin & Jewelry, Inc.~17 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Gold Star Jewelry~13 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Gold Star Jewelry~13 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Coins (this shop) | Bullion dealer | — | 4.3★ (1365) | — | – / – |
| Legacy Coins & CuriositiesLutz | Coin shop | 3.5 mi | 4.8★ (296) | — | Sat / – |
| A Village Stamp & CoinTampa | Coin shop | 4.2 mi | 3.6★ (130) | — | – / – |
| Independent Coin GradersTampa | Coin shop | 8.6 mi | 4.4★ (134) | — | – / – |
| Gilder Shop Rare Coins & StampsTampa | Coin shop | 9.1 mi | 4.3★ | — | Sat / – |
| MnL CollectiblesTampa | Appointment-only dealer | 9.6 mi | 5.0★ (2) | — | – / – |
| United GoldTampa | Coin shop | 12 mi | — | — | Sat / – |
| Tampa Bay Coin & Precious MetalsTampa | Coin shop | 12 mi | 4.5★ (44) | — | – / – |
| Gold Star JewelryTampa | Gold & silver buyer | 13 mi | — | — | – / Sun |