Listing № 86547 · Scotch Plains, NY
Stone House Coin Shop
Coin shop in Scotch Plains, New York · Est. 1972 (54 years)
401 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NY 07076
Sells: U.S. coins. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Whole collections. What they buy & services
Photos from Stone House Coin Shop's website
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Good for: Inherited collections · Buying bullion · Paper money
§ 01
What Stone House Coin Shop buys and does
From Stone House Coin Shop's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Whole collections
Services
- Insurance & estate appraisals
Specialties: Rare coins · Estate appraisals. Also sells: U.S. coins.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Sep 2024 – Aug 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews.
- Recent rating
- 4.8★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 30
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 0%
- 0 of 4 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- 96%
- 24 report fair offers; 1 report low offers, across 25 distinct reviews (reports can overlap)
Praised for
- Fair offers / fair prices23 of 53
- Friendly, welcoming22 of 53
- Knowledgeable18 of 53
- Honest, trustworthy16 of 53
- Explained the process13 of 53
- Patient with beginners8 of 53
Complaints
- Lowball offers1 of 53
- Payment issues1 of 53
- Rude or dismissive1 of 53
- High markups when buying1 of 53
What people brought in
- Whole collections ×8
- Foreign coins ×5
- Paper money ×4
- Proof & mint sets ×3
- Silver Eagles & rounds ×2
Sold coins or metal (18) · Got an appraisal (9) · Inherited / estate collection (4) · Bought coins or bullion (2)
1 reviewer was a first-time seller or inheritor. 2 say they compared offers and got the best one here.
§ 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
- NGC authorized dealer
- ◆Registered dealer with both PCGS and NGC
- ◆Regularly exhibits at major US coin trade shows with a booth
- ◆Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm; call for holiday hours
- ◆Store is at 401 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076
Source: Stone House Coin Shop'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
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 is 1 other coin buyer within 10 miles — compare them below. Read how to sell a coin collection first if this is your first time.
Questions to ask Stone House Coin Shop
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?
§ 05
Compare coin buyers near Scotch Plains
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Stop N Pawn~20 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Iris Jewelers & Estate Buyers~13 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Iris Jewelers & Estate Buyers~13 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone House Coin Shop (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.9★ (220) | 96% | Sat / – |
| Elizabeth Coin & Jewelry ExchangeElizabeth | Pawn shop | 9.6 mi | 4.7★ (218) | — | Sat / – |
| Iris Jewelers & Estate BuyersStaten Island | Jeweler | 13 mi | 5.0★ (219) | — | Sat / – |
| Royal Coins & GoldStaten Island | Coin shop | 13 mi | 4.7★ (28) | — | – / – |
| Gold Rush RefinersStaten Island | Gold & silver buyer | 13 mi | 4.5★ (98) | 81% | Sat / – |
| KBELLA COINS GOLD STAMPS LLCStaten Island | Coin & stamp shop | 15 mi | 5.0★ (88) | — | Sat / – |
| Collectors Coins Jewelry and WatchesStaten Island | Gold & silver buyer | 15 mi | 5.0★ (59) | — | Sat / – |
| Richmond County Rare CoinsStaten Island | Coin shop | 16 mi | 4.0★ (46) | — | Sat / – |
| Brooklyn Gallery of Coins & Stamps IncBrooklyn | Coin & stamp shop | 19 mi | 4.0★ (61) | — | – / – |