Listing № 04541 · Oyster Bay, NY
Coin Galleries of Oyster Bay
Coin shop in Oyster Bay, New York · Est. 1974 (52 years)
90 South St, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Sells: Ancient coins, Bullion, Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Buys: Bullion bars & rounds, Gold jewelry & scrap, Diamonds. What they buy & services
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What Coin Galleries of Oyster Bay buys and does
From Coin Galleries of Oyster Bay's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Diamonds
Services
- Free appraisals
Pricing & payment
- In their words
- “Our expert appraisers ensure you receive top dollar for your precious items.”
Specialties: Rare coins · Ancient coins · Gold and silver bullion · Fine jewelry · Estate jewelry · Diamonds. Also sells: Ancient coins, Bullion, Jewelry.
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Apr 2018 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 4.1★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 15
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 42%
- 3 of 13 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- —
- too few offer mentions
§ 03
Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- Business registered since 1999 (new york, domestic business corporation) record ↗
Track record online
- ◆In business since 1974 and describes itself as a pillar of numismatic excellence for nearly five decades
- ◆Operates three Long Island locations: Oyster Bay, Lynbrook and Levittown
- ◆Oyster Bay store hours are Monday to Friday 10:30 am to 5:30 pm, closed Saturday and Sunday
- ◆Advertises a $50 bonus when you sell $1,000 worth of gold jewelry (coupon terms apply)
- ◆Advertises an extra $500 when you sell $10,000 worth of gold jewelry (coupon terms apply)
Source: Coin Galleries of Oyster Bay'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 12 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 Coin Galleries of Oyster Bay
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.)
- 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?
- Do you buy whole collections, including the common coins, or only some pieces?
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Compare coin buyers near Oyster Bay
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Costello's Rare Coins~5.9 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Legacy Coins & Capital LLC~6.2 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Prime Gold~3.7 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coin Galleries of Oyster Bay (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.2★ (72) | — | Sat / – |
| Prime GoldSyosset | Gold & silver buyer | 3.7 mi | 5.0★ (75) | — | Sat / – |
| Legacy Tangible AssetsSyosset | Bullion dealer | 4.7 mi | 5.0★ (14) | — | – / – |
| Huntington WatchHuntington | Buys coins | 5.5 mi | 4.8★ (438) | 100% | – / – |
| Costello's Rare CoinsHalesite | Coin shop | 5.9 mi | 5.0★ (9) | — | Sat / Sun |
| King Cash Pawn & JewelryHuntington | Pawn shop | 6.0 mi | 4.9★ (50) | — | – / Sun |
| Legacy Coins & Capital LLCPlainview | Appointment-only dealer | 6.2 mi | 4.9★ (231) | 100% | – / – |
| Nassau Diamond BuyersHicksville | Gold & silver buyer | 7.4 mi | 4.9★ (171) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Whitman Coin & Jewelry IncMelville | Jeweler | 7.7 mi | 4.6★ (24) | — | Sat / – |