Listing № 14677 · Massapequa, NY
Long Island Rare Coins
Coin shop in Massapequa, New York
577A Broadway, Massapequa, NY 11758
Sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Bullion, Paper money. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins. What they buy & services
Photos from Long Island Rare Coins's website
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Good for: First-time sellers · Inherited collections
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What Long Island Rare Coins buys and does
From Long Island Rare Coins's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
Services
- Precious-metals IRA
- Ships orders
Specialties: Silver dollars 1794-1935 · US gold $1-$20 · Large size currency · National Bank Notes · Patterns and territorial gold · GSA dollars. Also sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Bullion, Paper money.
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (May 2023 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 5.0★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 13
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 37%
- of recent reviews
- Customer-reported offers
- 100%
- 13 report fair offers; 0 report low offers, across 13 distinct reviews (reports can overlap)
Praised for
- Friendly, welcoming24 of 56
- Knowledgeable21 of 56
- Explained the process18 of 56
- Honest, trustworthy17 of 56
- Fair offers / fair prices13 of 56
- No pressure11 of 56
Complaints
No recurring complaints in the recent sample.
What people brought in
- Whole collections ×4
- Gold coins ×3
- Silver dollars (Morgan/Peace) ×3
- PCGS/NGC graded coins ×2
- 90% junk silver ×2
- Gold jewelry & scrap ×2
Got an appraisal (13) · Sold coins or metal (10) · Bought coins or bullion (9) · Inherited / estate collection (3)
4 reviewers were first-time sellers or inheritors. 3 say they compared offers and got the best one here.
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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
- NGC authorized dealer
- PNG member (per their website)
Who you'll deal with
- Buddy Alleva · staff · PNG member and coin dealer; ACEF Expert Network member; Sol Kaplan Award recipient
- ◆Dealer Buddy Alleva received the Sol Kaplan Award for combating counterfeit coins
- ◆Dealer helped federal agencies identify counterfeit coins arriving via the Port of Long Island
- ◆Free shipping on orders over $1,000
- ◆Offers gold and silver IRA rollover plus IRA buyback and liquidation
- ◆Takes want-list inquiries and quote requests
Source: Long Island Rare 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 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 28 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 Long Island Rare 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 I need an appointment to sell a whole collection?
§ 05
Compare coin buyers near Massapequa
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Linden Gold Buyers~4.1 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: Collectors Coins Jewelry Watches Gold Buy & Sell~1.2 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Collectors Coins Jewelry Watches Gold Buy & Sell~1.2 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Kian's Cash 4 Gold~5.2 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island Rare Coins (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 5.0★ (100) | 100% | – / – |
| Numismatics Unlimited IncMassapequa | Bullion dealer | 0.0 mi | 5.0★ (3) | — | – / – |
| Collectors Coins Jewelry Watches Gold Buy & SellMassapequa Park | Coin shop | 1.2 mi | 4.7★ (306) | 85% | Sat / – |
| Specialty RaritiesBellmore | Coin shop | 3.0 mi | 4.9★ (77) | — | Sat / – |
| Coin Galleries of Oyster BayLevittown | Coin shop | 3.5 mi | 2.7★ (34) | — | Sat / – |
| Linden Gold BuyersLindenhurst | Gold & silver buyer | 4.1 mi | 5.0★ (10) | — | – / Sun |
| ACSBMerrick | Coin shop | 4.6 mi | 5.0★ (288) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Specialty RaritiesMerrick | Coin shop | 4.6 mi | 5.0★ (1) | — | Sat / – |
| Diamond American Gold BuyersEast Meadow | Gold & silver buyer | 4.7 mi | 5.0★ (146) | — | Sat / – |