Listing № 28536 · Lynbrook, NY
Coin Galleries of Oyster Bay
Coin shop in Lynbrook, New York · Est. 1974 (52 years)
629 Sunrise Hwy, Lynbrook, NY 11563
Sells: U.S. coins, Ancient coins, Bullion, Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Bullion bars & rounds, Gold jewelry & scrap, Diamonds. What they buy & services
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What Coin Galleries of Oyster Bay buys and does
From Coin Galleries of Oyster Bay's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Diamonds
Services
- Free appraisals
Specialties: Gold jewelry buying · Estate jewelry · Diamonds · Ancient coins · Gold and silver bullion. Also sells: U.S. coins, Ancient coins, Bullion, Jewelry.
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What recent customers report
We read the 23 most recent public Google reviews (Oct 2015 – Jul 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 4.1★
- last 23 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 4
- steady
- Owner replies
- 0%
- 0 of 4 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- —
- too few offer mentions
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Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- No third-party numismatic credential found.
Track record online
- ◆In business since 1974
- ◆Three Long Island locations: Oyster Bay, Lynbrook and Levittown
- ◆Offers a $500 bonus on $10,000 of gold jewelry sold (promotion)
- ◆Offers a $50 bonus on $1,000 of gold jewelry sold (promotion)
Source: Coin Galleries of Oyster Bay'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 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 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.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 20 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 Coin Galleries of Oyster Bay
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.)
- 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?
- Do you buy whole collections, including the common coins, or only some pieces?
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Compare coin buyers near Lynbrook
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Sunny Gold Buyers~5.5 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Collectors Coins & Jewelry of Baldwin~3.6 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Collectors Coins Gold Jewelry & Watch Buyers~0.2 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coin Galleries of Oyster Bay (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.1★ (23) | — | Sat / – |
| Collectors Coins Gold Jewelry & Watch BuyersLynbrook | Gold & silver buyer | 0.2 mi | 4.7★ (163) | — | Sat / – |
| Royal Gold BuyersRockville Centre | Gold & silver buyer | 1.5 mi | 4.9★ (1046) | — | Sat / – |
| Collectors Coins & Jewelry of BaldwinBaldwin | Jeweler | 3.6 mi | 5.0★ (134) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Doral Refining CorporationFreeport | Buys coins | 4.1 mi | 4.8★ (58) | — | – / – |
| GEM PawnbrokersHempstead | Pawn shop | 4.4 mi | 4.9★ (497) | — | Sat / – |
| Eastern Numismatics IncGarden City | Coin shop | 5.3 mi | 4.5★ (164) | — | Sat / – |
| Royal Gold BuyersGarden City | Gold & silver buyer | 5.3 mi | 5.0★ (824) | 97% | Sat / – |
| Sunny Gold BuyersQueens | Gold & silver buyer | 5.5 mi | 4.9★ (130) | — | Sat / Sun |