Listing № 01290 · Niles, OH
Shaffer Rare Coins
Coin shop in Niles, Ohio · Est. 2014 (12 years)
6261, #220, 6261 Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH 44446
Sells: U.S. coins, Bullion, Paper money. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion bars & rounds. What they buy & services
§ 01
What Shaffer Rare Coins buys and does
From Shaffer Rare Coins's own website (2 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Gold coins
- Silver coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Whole collections
- Paper money
Services
- Paid appraisals ($40.00 per hour or 1% of the collection's value, whichever is greater; waived if the shop buys the collection)
- Insurance & estate appraisals
Pricing & payment
- In their words
- “Says it offers the best offers in town and operates on low profit margins”
- Pays sellers by
- cash
- Payment timing
- Same day
Specialties: U.S. coins · Wheat pennies · Pre-1933 gold · Silver coins · Bullion · Currency · Appraisals. Also sells: U.S. coins, Bullion, Paper money.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Aug 2019 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 4.5★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 16
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 2%
- 1 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.
Track record online
Website first archived in 2015 (Internet Archive)
Who you'll deal with
- Joshua Shaffer · owner
- ◆Started in 2014 by buying and selling on Instagram, and now also runs a brick-and-mortar coin shop
- ◆Has about 3K Instagram followers and shares customer reviews from its Instagram buyers
- ◆Appraisal fee is waived if the shop buys the collection
- ◆Takes special orders for bullion that is not in stock
- ◆Inventory can be viewed in the shop or on Instagram
Source: Shaffer Rare Coins's website, read Oct 2026.
§ 04
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
Bring a government photo ID.
Yes - bring identification. A licensed precious metals dealer must record your name, age, residence, driver's license number or other personal ID, and a short physical description (ORC 4728.06).
A licensed dealer must keep each item it buys in Ohio until 5 days after the purchase (ORC 4728.09(A)).
Source: ORC 4728.06 - Records (seller name, age, residence, ID number, physical description), ORC 4728.07 - Daily report of items received to police department · All Ohio 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 for larger amounts.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 5 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 Shaffer 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.)
- If a coin is worth grading, can you submit it to PCGS or NGC for me?
§ 05
Compare coin buyers near Niles
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Ohio Trading Coin & Jewelry~34 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: Boardman Coin Jewelry Inc~0.6 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Elite Rare Coins~7.3 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Chagrin Falls Gold & Coins~34 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Chagrin Falls Gold & Coins~34 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaffer Rare Coins (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.7★ (86) | — | – / – |
| Boardman Coin Jewelry IncNiles | Gold & silver buyer | 0.6 mi | 3.9★ (49) | — | Sat / – |
| Elite Rare CoinsWarren | Bullion dealer | 7.3 mi | 4.7★ (59) | — | – / – |
| Treasure Center 1Hubbard | Coin shop | 9.1 mi | 4.7★ (23) | — | Sat / – |
| Hubbard Gold and CoinHubbard | Coin shop | 9.6 mi | 4.3★ (22) | — | – / – |
| Steel Valley Coin-N-CurrencyBrookfield Township | Coin shop | 9.6 mi | 4.8★ (55) | — | – / – |
| Boardman Coin & Jewelry - BoardmanYoungstown | Gold & silver buyer | 12 mi | 3.4★ (142) | 29% | Sat / – |
| The Coin Shop of YoungstownYoungstown | Coin shop | 13 mi | 4.9★ (120) | 95% | – / – |
| Mahoning Valley Gold and Silver LLCSalem | Coin shop | 22 mi | 3.2★ (11) | — | – / – |