Listing № 87724 · St. Petersburg, FL
PRIVATE COIN BUYERS4th St N location
Coin shop in St. Petersburg, Florida
740 4th St N Ste 193, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Sells: U.S. coins, Bullion. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion bars & rounds. What they buy & services
§ 01
What PRIVATE COIN BUYERS buys and does
From PRIVATE COIN BUYERS's own website (4 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Gold coins
- Silver coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Whole collections
- Estates & inherited coins
- Proof & mint sets
- Paper money
- World coins
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Sterling silver
- Platinum
- Diamonds
- Watches
Services
- Free appraisals
- House calls
Pricing & payment
- In their words
- “Claims it will always pay more for your valuables in a private, secure location ("We Pay More").”
- Pays sellers by
- check
- Payment timing
- Same day
Specialties: Coin and bullion buying · Estate and inheritance collections · Silver Eagles · Certified coins · Foreign coins · Paper money · Proof and mint sets · Home and bank appointments. Also sells: U.S. coins, Bullion.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 28 most recent public Google reviews (May 2022 – Feb 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 4.8★
- last 28 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 1
- quiet
- Owner replies
- 4%
- 1 of 1 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
- ◆Offers private appointments at the St. Petersburg store, at your home or office, or at your bank or attorney's office
- ◆Buyers announce their name and vehicle type ahead of home visits and show ID on arrival
- ◆Will meet at your bank to go over items kept in safe deposit boxes
- ◆Staff will help unload your vehicle if you bring in a large collection
- ◆Weighs metals on scales certified by the Florida State Department of Agriculture
Source: PRIVATE COIN BUYERS'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 Florida's seller rules.
When a walk-in Florida secondhand dealer buys used jewelry, scrap gold or silver, or other secondhand goods from you, state law requires the following: a government-issued photo ID, your right thumbprint, your contact details and physical description, and a signed statement that you own the goods or may sell them. You must be 18 or older.
Walk-in secondhand dealers (s. 538.06(1)): may not sell, alter or otherwise dispose of a precious metal, gemstone, jewelry item, antique or art item for 30 calendar days after acquiring it, or of other secondhand goods for 15 calendar days.
Source: Chapter 538, Florida Statutes (2026) - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers (ss. 538.03, 538.04, 538.06, 538.09, 538.15, 538.17, 538.18, 538.235, 538.31-538.36), Chapter 539, Florida Statutes (2026) - Florida Pawnbroking Act (s. 539.001; s. 539.002) · All Florida 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 check for larger amounts.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 8 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 PRIVATE COIN BUYERS
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 St. Petersburg
How it compares in St. Petersburg
- Google reviews5th of 5 · 28
- Reviews in the past year4th of 5 · 1
- Owner replies to reviews4th of 5 · 4%
- Hours open per week3rd of 4 · 40 h
Among 5 coin buyers we list in St. Petersburg. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Cozy Corner Antiques & Jewelry~6.5 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: American Metal Exchange~5.5 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Florida Coin & Jewelry, Inc.~15 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIVATE COIN BUYERS (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.8★ (28) | — | – / – |
| Saint Petersburg Jewelry and CoinsSt. Petersburg | Coin shop | 8.5 mi | 4.8★ (230) | 78% | – / – |
| Beantown Coins IncSt. Petersburg | Coin shop | 5.7 mi | 4.8★ (109) | — | Sat / – |
| Private Coin BuyersSt. Petersburg | Coin shop | 8.5 mi | 5.0★ (38) | — | – / – |
| American Metal ExchangeSt. Petersburg | Jeweler | 5.5 mi | 4.9★ (128) | 96% | Sat / – |
| The Gold Spot Cash for Gold BuyersPinellas Park | Gold & silver buyer | 5.6 mi | 4.9★ (1729) | 90% | – / – |
| Cozy Corner Antiques & JewelryPinellas Park | Coin shop | 6.5 mi | 4.9★ (55) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Pinellas Coins and BullionPinellas Park | Gold & silver buyer | 7.8 mi | 4.9★ (316) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Imperial Coin ExchangeClearwater | Appointment-only dealer | 9.6 mi | 4.9★ (87) | — | – / – |