Listing № 39856 · State College, PA
State College Collectors Services
Coin shop in State College, Pennsylvania
Martin St, State College, PA 16801
Buys: U.S. coins, Whole collections, Estates & inherited coins, Paper money. What they buy & services
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What State College Collectors Services buys and does
From State College Collectors Services's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Whole collections
- Estates & inherited coins
- Paper money
- World coins
- Ancient coins
Services
- Free appraisals
- Paid appraisals ($100 per hour for off-site appraisals (travel and evaluation time), waived if you accept the cash offer; in-office appraisals are free)
- House calls
Pricing & payment
- In their words
- “Promises a fair cash offer on the spot in a single appointment.”
- Pays sellers by
- check
- Payment timing
- Same day
Specialties: Rare coins · Ancient coins · Foreign rarities · Currency · Numismatic collections · Estate appraisals · Off-site appraisals.
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What recent customers report
We read the 2 most recent public Google reviews (Jul 2026 – Aug 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 3.5★
- last 2 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 2
- quiet
- Owner replies
- 0%
- 0 of 1 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- —
- too few offer mentions
§ 03
Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- No third-party numismatic credential found.
- ◆Works strictly by private appointment and keeps no cash, coins or inventory at the office
- ◆You stay with your coins for the whole appointment and they never leave your sight
- ◆Off-site appraisals for larger collections cost $100 per hour, and the fee is waived if you accept the cash offer
- ◆Claims more than 50 years of combined experience in rare coin appraisal
- ◆No photos or pre-screening are needed before the appointment
Source: State College Collectors Services'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 Pennsylvania's seller rules.
Pennsylvania's Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law excludes coins, ingots and bullion. ID and record requirements under that law apply to covered gold, silver and platinum items, such as jewelry and silverware; municipal requirements and shop policies may differ.
Covered items must remain unaltered for five full working days after the purchase report is filed.
Source: Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law, Act 17 of 1984, sections 1-5 and 8, 37 Pa. Code Chapter 501, Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals · All Pennsylvania 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 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 State College Collectors Services
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?
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Compare coin buyers near State College
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: State College Coin Shop~4.3 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: State College Coin Shop~4.3 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Treasure Trove Coins & Jewelry LLC~37 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College Collectors Services (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 3.5★ (2) | — | – / – |
| State College Coin ShopState College | Coin shop | 4.3 mi | 4.7★ (33) | — | Sat / Sun |