Chelsea Rare Coins

joe piliszko

2024-04

I am pretty new to collecting silver coins, and the owner Rich was great to work with. He has given me a lot of good advice. He even sent me home with homework after making me a great deal on some silver coins! I have learned a lot in the last couple months and will definitely continue purchasing silver and looking for more knowledge from Rich. His dog Lola is also a ball of energy and loves to play with new customers/ friends!

Mike

2024-04

I felt very welcome by the business owner and Was done Fair. And I also like the fact that he was also pet friendly Thank you. Hopefully be doing business at Chelsea. Rare coins in the future.

Andrew Butz

2024-02

Dude is a wealth of knowledge and very very nice. Sent me home to do research multiple times before helping me purchase. 10/10 buying experience. Made very informed decisions thanks to Rich

Amanda Moon

2023-11

I had the best experience here! Todd was very knowledgeable and wanted to answer all my questions. He cared about giving me the best information for my coin collecting journey. 100% recommending this place for anyone and everyone!

Steven Meyer

2024-04

I great place to do business with. very knowledgeable and fair in their pricing.

Kara Stiles

2023-05

If you’re looking for one of the most trusted, experienced numismatists in the business, stop your search here. Purchasing his very first coin collection at age 11 and later launching what would become one of the country’s largest wholesale rare coin dealerships, Rich Stiles combines deep industry knowledge and decades of study with a genuine passion for serving a variety of customers—whether you’re another seasoned expert or someone who's surprised to learn that numismatics is a real (and fascinating) trade.Selling coins can be daunting for those who don’t know where to start, but fairness and transparency should never be up for debate. Rich Stiles appraises coins at no charge, provides no-BS insight to help inform your decisions and guarantees matching (or beating) all of his competitors’ offers.Full disclosure: I’m his daughter. I grew up seeing his passion at play—whether he was hovering over piles of pennies with his magnifying glass, tapping into his global network of industry contacts, curating his next silver dollar anthology or helping families parse through the collection of loved ones they've lost. I can attest to the commitment, care and enthusiasm that he brings to his business. And as an editor with years of experience covering entrepreneurship and small business at a leading publication, I’m always impressed with the brand he’s established and the confidence he’s cultivated with thousands of customers over five-plus decades.

Charles Wedhorn

2024-04

Quick and friendly, best play to get your silver.

Corey Myers

2024-04

Really cool place with a nice variety of nice coins.

Anna Dornoff

2023-08

Todd is awesome and is very real with you. He will tell you the truth. He is also very funny and has a great beard.

Beth McGee

2023-07

I went in for an appraisal and Todd was very friendly and helpful even though I was not planning on buying or selling any coins. I highly recommend this shop!

Marcus Schwimmer

2020-05

I got into silver stacking a few months ago but was deterred by the attitude of some other local coin store owners. I thought I would give Chelsea Rare Coin a shot and I am so glad that I did. This business literally got me excited about the hobby again.The owners are really kind and helped me go through some silver that I had collected when I was a kid. They also gave me a fair price on some new silver that I purchased from them.I will be going back here for sure. It feels good to finally have a local coin shop that I can call my "home shop".I recommend this shop to anyone and everyone. A great business for sure.

J Q

2023-05

So I do want to say thank you for taking a look at my coins. I recently brought in a rather large coin collection they seemed pretty dis intrested and abrasive in communicating. I definitely didn't get a friendly feel from this place. As a newer coin collector I'm trying to get info on values and what I should do. However they are in buisness of rare coins. Maybe this isn't the shop to bring normal coins to for new collectors

Binh Dinh

2020-05

I first came in with my son before Thanksgiving to look around and the shop keeper was so nice to us and spent time showing my son the interesting coins and paper money. We bought a coin to get my son interested in collecting. Came back in January to get an appraisal for a few small gold coins my wife inherited. He was happy to give us an honest appraisal with no expectation that we would sell them to him or buy anything from him. They were transparent with how they came to the price.

Patricia O'Dowd

2015-05

I had an excellent experience with the owner of Chelsea Rare Coins. When he asked me how much I wanted for the gold bars I was selling, he told me I was asking too little for them, and he recommended a more appropriate price. I knew how much gold was selling for that day, but he didn't let me undercut myself. I was pleased and impressed by the man's honesty and integrity. I'll happily do business with him again, should the occasion arise, and will certainly recommend him to my friends.

Rebecca Palmer

2020-05

Todd was very knowledgeable when assisting us with finding a gift for my father. He also had an educated answer for each question I asked. By the end of our experience he even gave us a bonus item. I will definitely be going back.

Phyllis Denner

2021-05

I have enjoyed doing business with this company. The owner and staff are extremely knowledgeable, polite and patient. Above all, I believe that their coins are fairly priced. This company is top-notch. i give them two thumbs up and I highly recommend them.

Traci Wilgenhof

2016-05

Husband and I stopped into this shop after discovering it on an out of town trip, so we stopped in to check it out. We're casual collectors, I like to find the real oddities and never have a specific purchase in mind. The gentleman working the store was super friendly, offered suggestions, let me look at multiple items without rushing me or any pressure to buy.Whether a true collector or just starting out, I would very much recommend stopping by and checking it out. We will be defiantly be making this a regular stop when were in the area. =)

Abbie Brown

2016-05

Super knowledgeable! Very friendly!! Went in to get my dad coins with his birth year (1946) and they gave me 3 wheat pennies from the different mints! Dad loved them and it made his day and birthday! I just want to thank you guys so much!! Love the silver certificate as well! I will be sure to stop by the next time I am in Chelsea during your business hours!Abbie

Joe Cerva

2023-05

I had an excellent experience with Chelsea Rare Coins. I was able to sell a tennis bracelet to them. Their price was very competitive and I was treated very well. I recommend them highly!

Ken Burkhalter

2016-05

I wish I had found these wonderful folks, years ago.Fifteen years ago, for a retirement investment, I bought a small fortune in "rare" gold coins from a supposedly top-line dealer on the East Coast.This claimed "best investment you could ever make" was a total bust! After 15 years of appreciation in value it turned out my precious coins were worth 25% less than I originally paid for them !!!Turns out the big East Coast dealer followed a "Sell high, buy back low" policy and I was the loser.After my wonderful experience yesterday with Chelsea Rare Coins and some heirloom Silver Dollars, I wish I had gone to them 15 years ago. Back then I figured a small town dealer couldn't possibly offer as good a deal as a large East Coast coin dealer. How wrong I was!I was greatly impressed with the quality of coins offered at Chelsea Rare Coins and at their honesty and integrity. I highly recommend them.

Jane Schuette

2022-05

Excellent experience visiting this business! Rich showed me some of his latest rare coin acquisitions, the first of which was a Mint state Marcus Aurelius Gold from 161 A.D. The others were two nice 1793 Wreath cents graded by NGC. The Wreath cent was the first penny struck in the U.S. He also showed me a Double Headed 1964 Jefferson nickel NGC certified! I was also shown a PCGS graded 1882 MS66 US Seated half that was stunning! Super neat!!In the past, Rich purchased my father's coin collection for a very competitive price. All in all-a very professional place to do business.

Stacker G

2016-05

My young sons and I had an amazing time with Mr. Todd today. We are new to the silver coin hobby and Todd was very patient with my questions and was more than fair with my first silver purchase. My boys are already asking when can we return to purchase more? Thanks for a great transaction!

Charity Steere

2016-05

Since the value of my mom's silverware would only be for meltdown, I took it in to Chelsea Rare Coins to find out if I had it properly insured. The gentleman in the office was very helpful, straightforward, informative and generous with his time. A very positive experience.

Keywell Coins / Mafia Metals

2016-05

I've been going to Chelsea rare coins for many years now. I always finds great coins and currency for great prices and service from Todd and Rich. They'll help you find anything you need or want and work on prices for you if needed. I've also traded coins many times here, always a fun experience whenever I stop in. Great for starting collectors or the more experienced!

Philip G

2021-05

THE OWNER IS A DISHONEST SCOUNDREL. I wanted to buy a few American Gold Eagles. The owher told me to call a week later, he said her would have them ready for me. I come a week later, the gold prices are growing, but he offers me not Gold Eagles but Gold Krugerrands and a sale contract, on which he scribbled that he would exchange them for American Eagles later. Well... he did not do that. He kept dragging his feet, kept telling me to come later when the prices go down, etc, etc. Many months have passed, but he still has not delivered the American Gold Eagles that I paid for. Beware, and never trust this guy.

Eric Robinson

2019-05

About 6 months ago, my 7 year old son wanted to start coin collecting. The guys at Rare Coins are not only knowledgable, but are also kind and generous! They spend time with him talking about the history of the coins he looks at and find interesting things on his limited allowance budget :)Great people and lots of interesting finds. I would recommend Rare Coins to anyone, whether they are serious collectors or newbies like we are.

Mike Walls

2020-05

These guys are the best. Very trustworthy & fun to visit & buy from. I strongly recommend you come visit & plan on getting a great deal. My son comes here to add to his collection all the time.

Nevada Fielding

2018-05

Overall great experience. Very personable from the second I waked in. I came in to have a portion of a coin collection valued. Very fair and honest. I ultimately sold this piece of the collection for a great price. I would definitely recommend, great experience thank you.

kristin didonato

2015-05

Amazing store! If you are looking for something fun and affordable this place is it! My son and I had a blast looking at an incredible selection. While being attended to with excellent customer service. Kid friendly fun!

Paul D

2021-05

Chelsea Rare Coins is the best coin shop I have been at. We have bought and sold to Rich. They are friendly, and have a small town charm. Very happy with the products and service.