Listing № 03867 · Middletown, NY
Henry Gitner Philatelists Inc
Coin & stamp shop in Middletown, New York
53 Highland Ave, Middletown, NY 10940
Sells: Bullion, Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Buys: Bullion bars & rounds, Gold jewelry & scrap, Stamps. What they buy & services
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What Henry Gitner Philatelists Inc buys and does
From Henry Gitner Philatelists Inc's own website (3 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Stamps
Specialties: Worldwide stamps · US stamps · Canada stamps · US errors · Want-list service · Gold and silver bullion. Also sells: Bullion, Jewelry.
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What recent customers report
We read the 52 most recent public Google reviews (Jan 2018 – Jul 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 4.9★
- last 52 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 17
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 52%
- 0 of 1 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- —
- too few offer mentions
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Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- Business registered since 1984 (new york, domestic business corporation) record ↗
Who you'll deal with
- Henry L. Gitner · owner · Firm has assisted collectors for 35+ years; long-time ASDA, IFSDA and APS member
- ◆Buys and sells gold and silver bullion and jewelry alongside its stamp business
- ◆Does most of its retail business through collector want lists
- ◆Backs items with a satisfaction guarantee: replacement or refund if not as described
- ◆Long-time member of ASDA, IFSDA and the American Philatelic Society
- ◆Publishes a US Buy List on its website
Source: Henry Gitner Philatelists Inc's website, read Oct 2026.
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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.
- 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
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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 are 2 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 Henry Gitner Philatelists Inc
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 Middletown
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Neil S. Berman~40 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Arlington Exchange Gold & Silver+ Buyers~32 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Malek Gold Buyers~3.0 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Gitner Philatelists Inc (this shop) | Coin & stamp shop | — | 4.9★ (52) | — | Sat / – |
| Dart Stamp & Coin ShopMiddletown | Coin shop | 1.3 mi | 4.7★ (84) | — | Sat / – |
| Malek Gold BuyersMiddletown | Gold & silver buyer | 3.0 mi | 4.6★ (38) | — | Sat / – |