Listing № 87897 · New York, NY
Professional Coin Galleries New York
Appointment-only dealer in New York, New York · Est. 2009 (17 years)
104 E 25th St #10thFL, New York, NY 10010
Sells: U.S. coins, World coins. Inventory categories & services
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§ 01
What Professional Coin Galleries New York buys and does
From Professional Coin Galleries New York's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
Services
- Precious-metals IRA
- Ships orders
Specialties: American Silver Eagles · PCGS-graded coins · Privy mark coins · Canadian Maple Leafs · 4-coin Gold Eagle sets · Precious metals IRA. Also sells: U.S. coins, World coins.
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What recent customers report
We read the 8 most recent public Google reviews (Aug 2021 – Apr 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 2.5★
- last 8 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 1
- quiet
- Owner replies
- 0%
- 0 of 5 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- —
- too few offer mentions
§ 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.
Credentials & licenses
- No third-party numismatic credential found.
Who you'll deal with
- Jim Garofalo · staff
- ◆Ships every order free of charge
- ◆Advertises a free live seminar on gold and silver coins presented by Jim Garofalo
- ◆Sells 2025 Silver Eagles with an exclusive Eagle Privy mark in MS70 First Strike grade
- ◆Publishes video guides on mintage, labels and signatures to check before buying certified coins
Source: Professional Coin Galleries New York'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 52 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 Professional Coin Galleries New York
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 New York
How it compares in New York
- Google reviews28th of 32 · 8
- Reviews in the past year16th of 21 · 1
- Owner replies to reviews15th of 21 · 0%
- Hours open per week17th of 34 · 40 h
Among 34 coin buyers we list in New York. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: SYL-LEE ANTIQUES~0.3 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Emperor's Coins~1.0 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: SYL-LEE ANTIQUES~0.3 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: SYL-LEE ANTIQUES~0.3 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Coin Galleries New York (this shop) | Appointment-only dealer | — | 2.5★ (8) | — | Sat / – |
| Bullion ExchangesNew York | Bullion dealer | 1.1 mi | 4.5★ (910) | — | – / – |
| Stack's Bowers GalleriesNew York | Numismatic auction house | 1.6 mi | 4.4★ (289) | — | – / – |
| Bullion Trading LLCNew York | Bullion dealer | 1.1 mi | 4.8★ (248) | — | – / – |
| Heritage AuctionsNew York | Numismatic auction house | 1.6 mi | 4.2★ (133) | — | – / – |
| Big Apple CoinsNew York | Coin shop | 1.2 mi | 4.9★ (96) | — | – / – |
| Manhattan Coin ShopNew York | Coin shop | 1.1 mi | 4.1★ (96) | — | – / – |
| Honest Coin & Gold Jewelry BuyersHoboken | Coin shop | 2.4 mi | 5.0★ (674) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Astoria Coins & CollectiblesQueens | Collectibles store | 3.6 mi | 4.6★ (49) | — | – / – |