Fantastic experience. I went here with my mother not knowing very much; they were patient and kind with my mother, who brought in her entire coin collection. Very respectful and kind, I learned a lot, would definitely buy from them. Really enjoyed the experience - they might've created a new coin enthusiast! read more

I met with Andrew, and he was extremely helpful. Not only did he give me a fair market price, he was so pleasant. I would recommend Stack's to anyone seeking positive and honest appraisal. When I plan to sell my collection, Stack's will be the place I go to. read more

I took three coins in to possibly sell. I decided to sell two. Then took the other to another dealer to compare the offering. Mark gave me an estimate of $1216. The other dealer offered me $1,000, then $1100. I would definitely go back to Stack and Bowers! I feel they are treating their customers fairly. read more

Went to sell a coin here today and the experience was fine. What previous reviewers don't seem to understand is you will not get pcgs prices. You are going to get greysheet bid asking prices (if you don't know what this is do a google search). They have a small but diverse selection of coins to choose from as well. Really no issues I actually made 50 dollars more then I paid for the coin. read more

This place is ok to stroll through for those in numismatics, but its more of an auction house. I wish they had more items displayed. This review is only pertinent for those looking to make a visit, not the business itself. read more

I went to this place and they looking at me like I'm selling drugs, they pay pennies, they like people that bring coins that got there coins from inheritance and didn't pay anything for them, so they pay pennies, but there asking double prices for what there selling!! read more

My collection was modest in size and value, but I was given prompt and helpful service in getting a value on it and selling it to them.

Sorry for the long review, but I had to take some time to share my wonderful experience at Stacks selling and auctioning some coins. If you don't want to read it all, the highlight is that Stack's Bowers was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and paid me more for my dad's coin collection than I ever thought it could be worth. And now I am taking a vacation :) My dad was a member of The Greatest Generation and a WWII veteran. And like a lot of men his age he loved to collect coins, currency, guns, knives, etc. In fact as a child I would often accompany my dad to coin shows in Albany, Boston, Philadelphia, all over really. My dad kept meticulous records of what he spent on each coin as well as where and when he bought it. We definitely weren't rich and when going through his album I didn't see a purchase price over about $125 for any single coin. My dad passed away in 1995 and my sister and I were left with his big coin album. It was literally hundreds of gold and silver coins from the U.S. Most were from 1933 and older. Seeing the price tags of $15 here and $60 there, we didn't really think much about it. We knew he had several thousand dollars into the collection, but outside of going to shows when we were younger, it wasn't something he ever told us much about. And to be honest, we were overwhelmed by the task of valuing the coins and didn't want to deal with it, so we hid the album in the back of my closet and kind of forgot about it. I would occasionally hear stories about someone finding a coin worth millions of dollars and check the album to try to find something I could retire on, sadly, that never happened. Happily though, I did retire a couple years ago and I decided (with my sister's permission) it was time to sell the coins. The first thing I did was hit the internet to chase down some values. That was easier said than done. Based on what I saw, each coin could be worth $20 or $2,000 and that was of no help at all. The first shop I went to was on 44th and I think all they did was see the old price tags, double those numbers, and made that their offer. I knew the melt value was many times higher than their offer. I went to a couple other places in the city and Westchester and got some offers that seemed decent, but it was still just a number with no context of what was rare and what was common. My last stop was Stacks but I wish it had been my first. I knew my dad had bought some coins from Stacks in the 1950s (based on some receipts), but I honestly didn't know they were still around until a former co-worker who collects coins suggested I check them out. Apparently they were open the whole time right under my nose. Right when I walked in the door I could tell this was going to be a different experience. Someone actually sat down with me and looked at all 433 coins. I was probably there for three hours on my first visit. The coin expert there was excited to see the collection, clearly knew what he was looking at, and I never once felt like he was taking advantage of my lack of experience. I ended up going back with my sister a few weeks later and we sold the majority of the coins. For my own safety I won't say the price, but it was tens of thousands of dollars higher than what our second best offer was. And better yet, we consigned our 15 best coins to one of their upcoming coin auctions. So in a couple of months we will be getting another check for those coins. I can only assume there are thousands of other people like me who have inherited an old coin collection and don't know what to do with it. Take my advice, ask around a little bit, try to understand what you have, but before you do anything, definitely give Stacks a chance to share their opinion. read more

Honest, straight forward and incredibly helpful! I look forward to having some old bank notes appraised by the team and coming back again. I am very impressed with their professionalism! read more

If your child is interested in coin collecting and looking at rare coins, this is a wonderful place to bring them. There are 1 or 2 cases with coins under $25 and many more very expensive, amazing coins/bills to look at. My son bought a collection of Indian Head pennies and left with a goodie bag of coins, a book and a magnifying glass and can't wait to go back! read more

I've been going to Stack's for the last five years now, both to buy and sell coins, and I recommend it highly to anyone interested in the subject. The staff are very professional and knowledgeable and are willing to take the time to explain things to those who might not have much experience, so don't be afraid to pop in with some coins you found in your attic even if you don't know anything about them. For the professional, they have a huge selection of inventory at good prices. If you want to sell coins to them, they offer fair prices based on current market values and won't try to rip you off. Also, the security guard makes for great conversation. read more

I first went to Stack's Bowers to obtain an appraisal for estate purposes. Mark was professional, thorough and gave me a fair appraisal of the coins I brought in. I sold all the coins to Stack's for a good price. Recently I discovered another cache of coins and returned to Stack's to sell a collection of proof sets, old pennies and random foreign coins. Once again Mark was knowledgeable and honest and I received a fair price for my coins. I would definitely use Stack's Bowers again if I have coins to sell. read more

Professional, Well-informed & Discreet! THE place to go in NYC for buying and/or selling coins including gold coin investments. During financial downturns or upturns it's good to have a nearby Reliable & Secure place for gold/silver exchanges. Recommend this place to friends & family! In good times or hard times...Stack's stacks up with the competition! read more

Everyone is very professional, efficient and prompt and have fair prices ! Highly recommend stacks& Bowers

My 12 year old son collects coins and while on a vacation in NYC, as we were walking toward Central Park, my son looked up and saw the Stacks Bowers sign. He declared that Stacks Bowers has great coin auctions (I think he's seen their ads in his coin magazines) and insisted on going in. I felt uncomfortable because we were wearing biking clothing and had backpacks on and must have looked a bit grungy. However, we were treated very kindly and, even better, they were so impressed by my son's knowledge of coins that they gave him some free coins and catalogs, which thrilled my son to no end. They were very engaging with us, never made us feel rushed and just let us browse, even though it must have been pretty obvious that my son didn't have the money to buy their coins. It was a great experience and made my son even more enthusiastic about coin collecting. read more

I recently contacted Stack's Bowers to set up an appointment to sell coins given to me by a late relative. The appointment process was easy and Mark was a true professional. He quickly looked at all the coins and currency that I brought in and offered, what I felt, was a fair price. I would highly recommend Stack's Bowers for anyone who has coins to sell. read more

Wonderful experience as always with +Stack's Bowers Galleries. The staff at their New York City location (on 57th St.) are helpful and friendly, and very knowledgeable in the field of numismatics. I have in the past taken coins in to see what they were (ancient and medieval). I have purchased coins from them online in the past when they sold coins on the Amazon marketplace; and even at their store location in NYC. All the coins I have purchased from them are a nice addition to my coin collection. I would recommend Stack's to any coin collector. read more

Excellent experience at Stack Bowers. Mark Schimel handled the review and sale of a large box of coins from my late father's safe deposit box quickly and efficiently, answered all of our questions and educated us. The whole process was enjoyable and profitable and we walked out with a cheque. Many thanks. read more

I went to Stack's without any real knowledge of coin collecting. I went online and looked at prices of what I had, but that was all. They were fair, courteous and quick: they cut a check right there. And they explained the rationale behind their pricing decisions. I recommend them highly. read more

This coin dealership calls itself "prestigious" but are anything but! They are scam artists, and like to steal & switch coins from unsuspecting victims and elderly widows. My grandmother had a collection of gold coins she kept from her father and decided to get them appraised by Stack's. They told her she should leave the coins with them and come back in a few days so they can "research" their value. When she went back they handed her a bunch of some rusty weird coins and said her coins were counterfeit. When she told them those were not her coins and she wanted her coins back, they kicked her out!!! Luckily we took pictures of her coins prior to going there. Now we are suing them in court. I guess this is how they built their empire, by lying, cheating and STEALING!!! SHAME ON YOU STACK'S!! read more

Amazing, although my coins weren't worth a lot, sad, but I was fine with that, he explained the coins and the options I had, he said collectors would pay a lot for those on eBay, and he recommended I should do that. I decided instead I would go forth and just take the cash on the spot! I am returning with more, so we shall are the outcome of these coins, I will write a follow up! read more

Very short and unwilling- seemed like they didn't have the time time of day to even bother with my collection. Nice place but very unfriendly. Better people skills would be recommended. read more

Mark and his team were absolutely wonderful. They responded to my online inquiry within a business day and were very accommodating when I came in to sell my coins. Mark took the time to inspect each coin in the collection during a very pleasant and painless process. I really appreciated his attention to detail and thoughtful explanations. I look forward to returning with the rest of my collection soon. read more

Very nice staff. Don't feel pressured into buying anything. Always enjoy looking at the rare coins they have. One of the top coin places in the city that I and my cousin go to. One of us ends up buying something! read more

I first spoke with Manning on the phone and through email he was very nice and appraised my currency. I then met with Andrew who was very professional and they gave me the highest price for my item. I will continue doing business with them. read more

I have used this company for multiple purchases at this point and have always been satisfied. Their team in NYC is very knowledgable and helpful, even going so far as to help me keep an eye out for certain special items in the market. Always enjoyable. read more

Got a good price for what I had to offer. The dealer was honest and trustworthy, and we even had a good conversation about life on Lake Winnipesaukee read more

A wonderful staff. From Andrew who waited on me, to the Receptionist, to the Guard. Kind, considerate and professional, are the words I think of after my visit. An A List Establishment, and worth the trip! read more

They used to be much much better. If you went in 5+ years ago, the staff was much more friendly and the whole vibe was much more like that of a classic coin store. The prices were good and the atmosphere was a mix of professional and casual. Now, however, all the more pleasant staff have either retired or moved on, and the entire good feeling of the place has gone down the drain. The prices to buy coins are still good, but do NOT sell coins there. I am a known repeat customer and am friendly with everyone, but they still give me horrible offers. If you bring in a coin with retail $3000-$3500, you'll get $1500-$2000 from them. If it's retail $200+, you'll get $75. Expect an offer of around 50% of the true retail value, unless its bullion. If it's bullion (made for pure gold/silver content) then you will get the exact value based on the gold and silver spot price. This makes sense because retail for bullion is only slightly more than spot price, regardless of what any price guides say. Also, the friendly atmosphere has gone away. The staff are now too crisp, too professional. This is understandable, as I guess they are now trying to focus more on experienced collectors, but they are making it unpleasant for other more casual people, who they still need to maintain a good reputation. In conclusion, this is still a GREAT place to buy coins, as the prices and selection are unbeatable. Also, transactions are easy and take minutes. However, don't sell coins to them unless you have no other choice. -A Repeat Customer read more

Very disappointed after reading the reviews. My Grandfather left me a large collection of coins and I went to Stacks not knowing much about coin history and hoping to get an appraisal as well as learn a little bit about the collection. Instead I was greeted by an Indian fellow who clearly feels very important working in such an establishment. I was treated with disdain and a very uncomfortable bias. He offered the couple before me a seat and very friendly service. When it was my turn he pushed a tray in my direction, looked at my collection and said "we are only interested in two coins, the rest are nothing" Had I known I was going to a PAWN SHOP, I would have not even bothered. An appraisal is about finding value and being educated on said value of the item. He needs to check his attitude at the door. I ended up going to another business for a proper appraisal and sale. I have never been treated so disrespectfully as a seller or consumer and I will visit every review site possible to voice my discontent. read more