Why Savvy Collectors Know Our Rare Coin Buyers Pay More
Since 1990, American Rarities has built its reputation on a simple premise: a professional, transparent service and top market prices for quality coins and collections. In more than 30 years we have purchased over $400 million in rare coins, collections and bullion. Experienced collectors and dealers know that a strong offer is about more than a number. It depends on the business model behind it.
So why are we confident we can pay more for your U.S. coins, world coins, paper currency and gold and silver bullion? It comes down to three things: expertise, a large network and a low-overhead business model.
Collectors know that our buyers are trusted rare coin dealers who work hard to make the strongest possible offer on every collection we evaluate. Unlike many coin collection buyers, we do not cherry-pick. We are interested in common, everyday coins as well as the rarest and most esoteric pieces, and we make one offer for the whole collection.
1. Expertise Reduces Your Risk (and Ours)
Our nationwide team of numismatists has hundreds of years of combined experience. We are Life Members of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), a PCGS and NGC authorized dealer and ANACS submission center and accredited by the BBB with an A+ rating. We confirm metal content with XRF testing and examine surfaces and details with digital microscopy, so we can identify and grade your coins accurately and price them with confidence.
How this benefits you:
- We spot the rarities: Our experts recognize key dates, rare varieties and high-grade coins that other buyers might miss, so you get paid for your collection’s true potential.
- We understand the market: We follow the real-time market for U.S. and world rare coins and for all gold and silver bullion, including bars, so our offers are based on current data, not guesswork.
Free grading, and help with PCGS and NGC: We grade your coins for free as part of every evaluation. We do not encapsulate coins ourselves, but if a coin would be worth more in a certified holder, we can submit it to PCGS, NGC or ANACS for grading for you. Either way, you know what each coin is and what it is worth before you decide to sell. Learn more about coin collection appraisals and our free online coin appraisal.
2. A Large Network Creates High Demand
A local coin shop buys for a small base of walk-in customers. We work with a nationwide network of serious collectors, dealers and investors, and we have partnerships with major auction houses.
How this benefits you:
- We always have a buyer: We are constantly looking for specific coins to fill gaps in our clients’ collections. That demand lets us be aggressive with our offers.
- We pay more because we need it: We are not just buying for inventory. We are often buying to fill an immediate need, which gives us a strong reason to make you our best offer.
- Auction when it pays more: For exceptional coins, we can place your material at auction through our auction house partnerships, with preferential auction fees. We will tell you honestly which route is likely to net you more.
Looking for a buyer close to home? See our page on finding a coin collector near me.
3. Our Modern, Low-Overhead Business Model
We don’t run expensive retail storefronts. Our efficient business model keeps overhead low.
How this benefits you:
- The savings go to you: Because we are not paying for storefronts and retail staff, more of our capital goes into buying collections, and that shows up in a stronger offer.
- We come to you: We offer nationwide home visits for larger collections, or you can ship with our mail-in service, which is fully covered with no deductible. See how we help people sell a large coin collection.
Always Paying More for Your Rare Coins
Our Simple Appraisal and Purchase Process
Step 1 - Get a Free Appraisal and Initial Offer To Purchase.
See the difference for yourself. Our appraisal and selling process is simple and risk-free.
- Get a free initial appraisal: Email us, text 720-600-4740, or use the form below to send an inventory list or clear photos of your collection. Our experts reply with a free preliminary valuation and a written offer, usually within 24 hours.
- Choose how to sell: Schedule a private home visit with one of our buyers, or use our mail-in service, which is fully covered with no deductible.
- Get paid immediately: Once you accept our offer, we pay immediately by company check, wire transfer or ACH.
Put Our Offer to the Test
You’ve spent years building your collection. Get a valuation from a buyer whose business is designed to pay what it is truly worth. Our customers rate us 4.7 on Google from 86 reviews, and we provide IRS-compliant appraisals for estates and estate planning.
Still comparing options? Read our guides on how to find the best rare coin dealer, how to sell old coins for cash and choosing an online rare coins buyer.
We Buy More Than Just Rare Coins
Collectors also sell us gold and silver bullion, including bars, U.S. paper currency, fine watches and vintage jewelry, old U.S. stamp collections and much more.
We are collectors at heart and appreciate more than rare coins. If you, or a collector you know, have other collectibles to sell, tell us about the collection and we will get back to you with the information you need to understand its value.
If you are ready to sell your rare coin collection, or have questions, help is just an email, a text or a form away.
Why Our Rare Coin Buyers Pay More: Quick Answers
Why can American Rarities pay more than a local coin shop?
We have no expensive retail storefront, we sell through a nationwide network of collectors and dealers, and we are often buying to fill a specific need, so more goes into your offer.
Do you only buy the rare coins in a collection?
No. We do not cherry-pick. We make one offer for the whole collection, common coins included.
What if my coin would sell for more at auction?
For exceptional coins, we can place them at auction through our auction house partnerships, with preferential fees. We will tell you honestly which route should net you more.
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