Listing № 42452 · New York, NY
SYL-LEE ANTIQUES
Antique store in New York, New York
1133 Broadway Ste 606, New York, NY 10010
Buys: U.S. coins, Silver coins, Estates & inherited coins, Gold jewelry & scrap. What they buy & services
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SYL-LEE ANTIQUES is a antique store that also buys coins. For a whole collection, rare dates or graded coins, a dedicated coin shop will usually know the numismatic value better. Compare coin shops in New York →
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What SYL-LEE ANTIQUES buys and does
From SYL-LEE ANTIQUES's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Silver coins
- Estates & inherited coins
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Sterling silver
- Diamonds
- Watches
- Militaria
Services
- Free appraisals
- House calls
Pricing & payment
- Pays sellers by
- cash
- Payment timing
- Same day
Specialties: Estate jewelry · Fine art · Mid-century modern furniture · Sterling silver · Asian antiques · Free home visits.
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What recent customers report
We read the 45 most recent public Google reviews (Dec 2015 – Aug 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 4.7★
- last 45 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 6
- steady
- Owner replies
- 31%
- 2 of 3 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
Who you'll deal with
- Gary Zimmerman · founder · BFA from Hunter College; created Syl-Lee Antiques
- Adam Zimmerman · manager · CEO; Appraisers Association of America accredited appraiser, USPAP certified, GIA Graduate Diamonds degree
- Marion Zimmerman Rizzo · staff · Degree in Antique and Art Appraisal from New York University
- Marnie Robbins · staff
- ◆Family-owned Manhattan company named for the owner's parents, Sylvia and Lee
- ◆Free home visits across New York City and Long Island
- ◆Buys antiques outright for cash rather than on consignment
- ◆First-visit coupon gives an extra $50 when the dealer spends over $100
- ◆Has offices in Manhattan's Flatiron District and the Upper East Side
Source: SYL-LEE ANTIQUES'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.
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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 — they work by appointment.
Ask whether the person who prices collections is in that day, and whether they pay by cash 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 SYL-LEE ANTIQUES
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.)
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Compare coin buyers near New York
How it compares in New York
- Google reviews16th of 32 · 45
- Reviews in the past year12th of 21 · 6
- Owner replies to reviews9th of 21 · 31%
- Hours open per week1st of 34 · 168 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 dedicated coin shop: Professional Coin Galleries New York~0.3 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Bullion Trading LLC~1.0 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYL-LEE ANTIQUES (this shop) | Antique store | — | 4.7★ (45) | — | Sat / Sun |
| 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 | 1.0 mi | 4.8★ (248) | — | – / – |
| Heritage AuctionsNew York | Numismatic auction house | 1.5 mi | 4.2★ (133) | — | – / – |
| Big Apple CoinsNew York | Coin shop | 1.1 mi | 4.9★ (96) | — | – / – |
| Manhattan Coin ShopNew York | Coin shop | 1.0 mi | 4.1★ (96) | — | – / – |
| Honest Coin & Gold Jewelry BuyersHoboken | Coin shop | 2.2 mi | 5.0★ (674) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Astoria Coins & CollectiblesQueens | Collectibles store | 3.7 mi | 4.6★ (49) | — | – / – |