Listing № 37888 · Saratoga Springs, NY
Anthony J Swiatek
Coin shop in Saratoga Springs, New York · Est. 1968 (58 years)
63 Spring St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sells: U.S. coins, Paper money. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Whole collections, Paper money, Gold jewelry & scrap. What they buy & services
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What Anthony J Swiatek buys and does
From Anthony J Swiatek's own website (2 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Whole collections
- Paper money
- Gold jewelry & scrap
Specialties: Commemorative coins · U.S. coinage · Currency. Also sells: U.S. coins, Paper money.
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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
- ANA member (per their website)
- ANA life member (per their website)
- PNG member (per their website)
- No third-party numismatic credential found.
Who you'll deal with
- Anthony J. Swiatek · owner · ANA Life Member #1099; Professional Numismatist Guild #511; 10 years on ANA Board of Governors (past president and vice president); author on commemorative coins
- Gloria Swiatek · staff
- ◆Author of a book on commemorative coins and teacher at ANA seminars
- ◆Served 10 years on the ANA Board of Governors, including terms as president and vice president
- ◆Won the ANA Farran Zerbe Memorial Award for Distinguished Service in 2002
- ◆Member of more than 20 coin clubs and organizations around the country
- ◆Coin store and office at 63 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs; mailing address is PO Box 684
Source: Anthony J Swiatek'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
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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 Anthony J Swiatek
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 Saratoga Springs
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: ALBANY GOLD & JEWELRY EXCHANGE SERVICES~25 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Olde Saratoga Coin & Jewelry Saratoga~0.2 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: The Vault~0.2 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony J Swiatek (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.7★ (7) | — | Sat / – |
| Olde Saratoga Coin & Jewelry SaratogaSaratoga Springs | Coin shop | 0.2 mi | 4.9★ (51) | — | Sat / – |
| The VaultSaratoga Springs | Gold & silver buyer | 0.2 mi | 4.3★ (44) | — | Sat / – |
| R & T AntiquesGlens Falls North | Antique store | 18 mi | 2.8★ (33) | — | Sat / – |
| National Gold and Silver ExchangeGlens Falls North | Pawn shop | 19 mi | 4.9★ (51) | — | – / – |
| Happy's CollectiblesQueensbury | Coin shop | 20 mi | — | — | – / – |
| Numishobbyshop LLCTroy | Coin shop | 23 mi | 5.0★ (2) | — | – / – |
| Ferris Coin & JewelryAlbany | Coin shop | 25 mi | 4.8★ (188) | — | – / – |
| Mark Lawson Antiques, IncAlbany | Antique store | 25 mi | 4.4★ (51) | — | – / – |