I have made multiple purchases through my business (e collectibles) and have ALWAYS been extremely satisfied. Most coin dealers will, at best, give "deals" that are interpreted as 1 dollar under normal retail. This is not the case with Witter. I have always felt that I received a near wholesale, if not wholesale price for beautiful merchandise. They don't price gouge on junk. Witter is my go to for higher end, hard to find coins as well. read more

Great place to find coins. They have a great selection and knowledgeable staff. They are fair and trustworthy. I have bought from them a few times and have had great experiences. Give them a try and you will too. read more

My go to place to sell gold and coins. I feel they are honest and legit. Earl was very patient looking through a whole bunch of coins and is knowledgeable and friendly. James Andrew helped me on another day with some gold coins and he's also very knowledgeable and friendly. Went to others, but others seems shady. read more

Great service as always. Worked with Nathan today; knowledgeable and personable. I have been to Witter Coin a few times now as an executor of different estates and felt confident in the evaluation of jewelry/coins. It's a comfortable environment and you feel as you're being treated fairly/honestly. Highly recommend this business. read more

I recently visited Witter Coin to sell a collection of coins, and the experience exceeded my expectations from start to finish. I went to a few other locations to get appraisals and witter coin was the highest offer for my collection. From the moment I walked in, I could tell this was a place with real history and a deep respect for numismatics. The atmosphere reflects decades of knowledge, care, and passion for coins. Nathan provided exceptional customer service and truly made the experience stand out. He took the time to carefully evaluate my coins, explain their history and value, and answer all of our questions without ever making us feel rushed. His friendly and approachable personality made the process comfortable and enjoyable. The shop itself is full of history, and you can really tell that everyone working there has a genuine passion for coins. It's refreshing to visit a place where expertise and customer care go hand in hand. I highly recommend Witter Coin to anyone looking to buy or sell coins. read more

Witter Coin has the friendliest, welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable staff. I went in to get a they're opinion on a few coins I had and Andrew was so helpful, he was so friendly and welcoming and answered all my questions and pointed me in the right direction with my coins. It's so clean and organized inside the show room, I felt like I was in a museum. Nathan had such a wealth of knowledge on the coins and paper money. I felt like he was giving me a guided tour. You really can tell how passionate the employees are about the field they're in. Highly recommend coming in for a visit or to do business. I've been to other coin stores in my area and I see why Witter Coin is considered the best. read more

Great company, staff is knowledgeable and sincere. There's always a lot going on in the shop, buying and selling. Huge selection of bullion and graded products. I live the dynamic price menu the clearly shows buy/sell options for all the popular precious metals. Definitely put on your itinerary of visiting from out of town, and if you aren't local you can find them on the various streaming platforms. read more

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What an amazing experience! I arrived five minutes before closing. I had traveled for 30 min to arrive before they closed. When I arrived, I was informed by the security guard that they were closed. I asked him to please ask someone if I could be allowed in due to my travel time. He came out with a big smile and "yes, please come in". He made my day!!! 15 min later I walked out with a check in hand. Service was a "10" experience was a "10". read more

Witter Coin - Gold coins... what an investment! Sold 8-10 coins on Fri - Hobby Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

I decided to conduct my own scavenger hunt this weekend--not for hidden tokens, but for the truth behind the "expert" branding at Witter Coin. While they spend $50,000 on marketing to create "Gold Rush" hype, the actual experiences of the public reveal a much darker pattern of predatory behavior and technical incompetence. The staff here are not the numismatic experts they claim to be. They are retail middlemen who are functionally blind to raw discoveries. I presented a raw 2026-D Mayflower quarter with severe, undeniable terminal die state errors. They cursorily dismissed a Population 1 discovery specimen as standard "pocket change" and offered me 25 cents. It is now clear that if a third-party grading company like PCGS hasn't already slabbed a coin and told these "experts" what to think, they have absolutely no clue what they are looking at. My "scavenger hunt" for the truth found that I am not alone in being targeted by this lack of integrity: * **Abii** documented a staggering $842 lowball offer on gold jewelry compared to its actual melt value (I have included the photo of their offer as evidence). * **Jon Diblier** proved their appraisals are consistently lower than actual professionals like Polyak Precious Metals. * **Jonathon Hansen** and **James Hall** both documented the same dismissive, "walk-away" treatment I received when presenting items that required actual diagnostic skill to evaluate. It is the height of irony to host a treasure hunt when you lack the professional ability to recognize actual treasure when it is placed directly in your hands. You don't need a grading company to tell you what a unique discovery looks like--unless, of course, you aren't the expert you pretend to be. The public should be wary. Between the predatory lowballing of gold and silver and the total lack of technical knowledge regarding raw errors, the "expertise" at Witter Coin is a hollow shell. They rely on the heavy lifting of grading companies because they cannot do the work themselves. I have attached the photographic evidence below: the technical diagnostic of my discovery specimen and the proof of their predatory offers to others. You're hunting for gold this weekend, but you missed the diamond I put on your counter. read more

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Great experience at Witter Coin today! Andrew was professional and personable, and he made the process of going through all my metals as painless as possible. I've already recommended Witter (and Andrew) to some friends! Just for additional info, I went on a Tuesday morning about 10:30. I had no appointment, but did not have to wait and I was also able to park in Witter's lot, which I really appreciated. read more

Wow, The best experience in Northern California. Go there and you be amazed! Great selection of coins, paper, gold and silver. Great Restaurants and Shopping near by. Honest and friendly. A special thanks to Ben. Watch all the action right in front of your eyes. read more

I visited here twice to sell paper currency and coins and had a really good experience. Obviously before you come here to sell stuff you need to do your homework to get a rough idea about what your bills or coins are worth. I worked with Joe to sell about a half-dozen paper bills and ended up selling 5 of them. He used to work for PCGS so he is very knowledgeable about how to grade bills (none of mine were professionally graded). He really knows his stuff. I then worked with Brandon and Ben to sell my silver and gold coins. Ben is their expert in this area and was really efficient to work with as he appears to be very knowledgeable. I then worked with Brandon to identify which coins to sell and complete the transaction--I sold a number of them. The people here are very enjoyable to work with, professional, and I feel I got a reasonable amount of money for those items I sold. read more

Highly recommend this place! I stopped by a few days ago after hearing good things and they didn't disappoint. The shop is large with convenient customer parking, and everyone was very welcoming. They fairly appraised my silver coins and never pressured me to sell, which I really appreciated. Professional, honest, and trustworthy. I'll definitely recommend them to others. read more

Professional and legit, I felt like I was in good hands. Staff was very knowledgeable and courteous.

Ben is awesome. As soon as I stood up to the door, I was greeted by a very friendly security guard. As I entered the place, I could hear all the employees and they were all very personable. I was lucky enough to get the staff member, Ben. He was extremely professional and very kind. read more

Visited Jan 2026, It was very busy and there was a short wait to see a clerk, however this is a first class place. The integrity appears to be very trustworthy . The spent a lot of effort making sure everything I brought in was valued properly. Additionally all of the staff was friendly. read more

This was my fifth visit to Witter Coin, and I wanted to recognize the excellent service I've consistently received from James. James has assisted me on three different visits, and each time he has been incredibly informative, patient, and professional. As someone who is relatively new to coins and bullion, he has always taken the time to explain things clearly without ever making me feel rushed or pressured. His knowledge, respectful approach, and willingness to educate have made the experience enjoyable and comfortable. In fact, James has been one of the main reasons I keep coming back to Witter Coin. Great customer service, great experience, and a great place for both beginners and experienced collectors. Highly recommend! read more

Great place to buy & sell bullion and coins! Ben was super helpful and they even had complimentary refreshments! 5 stars all around!

Love this place! I have sold quite a few items with them and they are always professional and fair. I've always worked with Ben and he always has been polite and professional. I highly recommend them. read more

I'm not a collector and my visit was kind of a one-off. Knowing nothing about that world, I found them to be very smart, professional and friendly. I was helped by Nathan and he and his team knew their stuff. I was happy with what I was offered but it wasn't about the money really, I felt what they offered me was fair and that they were honest. Not sure if I'll have this kind opportunity again but if I do, i won't think twice before returning. read more

I had to downsize my coin collection a bit and looked for some places who could provide a proper appraisal and would take them in at a great price. As soon as I enter, a friendly security guard logged me in and I waited my turn and had the pleasure of interacting with Ben. He is super knowledgeable, friendly and professional. In the end, I came out with a great price on my coins and other precious metals. Would HIGHLY recommend this place if you are local in SF or around the area if you are coins or precious metals to sell or even buy. The best part is that they have free parking as well! read more

James at Witter Coin provided outstanding customer service. I visited for the first time earlier this month and he was patient, knowledgeable, and not pushy at all. He took the time to explain my questions and showed me different bullion options so I could make an informed decision. Because of how well I was treated, I came back as a return customer. Great experience overall. read more

I love the other reviews; if I had unique coins I'm sure I'd come here. But I don't have one-of-a-kind precious coins; I'm selling precious metal items whose value is the underlying metal. This is quite common (Kruggerands, sterling silver bowls, etc), and other firms--online and local businesses--can and do quote what they'll pay; a typical quote will be something like "We're paying 90% of spot market for sterling silver." What that tells us is whether it's worth driving down to a location and showing them the actual items. If the verbal quote is "We'll pay UP TO spot" don't waste your time; that's not a quote; that's a trick to drag you in. Witter did not make some BS "up to..." promise, and I respect them for that (and gave them an extra star for that). But there is no reason a company buying/selling common gold or silver items shouldn't be willing to provide a quote over the phone. read more

I want to thank the Witter team for helping me sell my collection of coins. They are very professional and have the most streamlined process for collecting and distributing gold and silver coins. They have a large staff and Jack took care of me during the wire transfer. Thanks you guys for making it so simple and good experience. read more

Witter Coins is the best! Their pricing on buying and selling precious metals is always transparent and fair. A big thank you to Brandon and the entire staff for their excellent customer service--I'll definitely be returning! read more

I have sold some solid gold here - the experience is always smooth and professional! 10/10 would recommend

My wife passed away June 2025 , she was a coin collector. She had always told me to sell the coins if anything happened to her. I had no idea what they were worth. I found Witter Coin on the internet. Went there the next day, first thing I noticed was the friendly atmosphere. They looked at the collection, told what it was worth. The value was more than I expected, paid me cash. read more

Consistent, reasonable, communicative, diverse options. There are some good coin shops in the bay with their individual perks, but this is the go-to, the leader of the pack. read more

Very satisfying with their service.all staff are very friendly even the security guard .

Went to Witter Coins today to sell some scrap silver. Worked with James and had a great experience. He was professional, knowledgeable, and fair. The process was smooth and straightforward. I'd definitely come back and recommend this place. read more

Fair, professional, and efficient. Had a great experience here selling silver. Brandon was outstanding. Highly recommend Witter Coin. read more

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Very cool coin shop, super helpful staff, amazing spin displays to show off the coins. Everything from 3000 years old to super new. Coins. Tons of history. Staff was beyond kind to our kids. Can't wait to be back. A very cool history lesson! read more

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Literally the only place in SF to get a great deal on jewelry and precious metals. I've looked around, this is the place to go. James customer service is what stands out, his expertise and knowledge is remarkable, and I always walk away feeling I got great value. read more

With the price of gold so high, I took a few odds and ends that was rattling in a little jewelry bag. Witter Coin has a convenient free parking lot for patrons. It was a warm day so I appreciated the AC. The friendly security guy greeted me and confirmed that I didn't heed an appointment to see a specialist. Fun fact, the founder of Witter is related to the successful brokerage firm, Dean Witter. My wait was about 10 minutes. I met specialist, James, who is a historian, a fine background for this line of work. He helped me identify why a bracelet I brought had 2 different colors or gold/metal in the design. The jeweler used both 18 carat and 14 carat to create the bracelet. James was helpful and informative. And I got cold hard cash for the bits and bobs lying around reminding me of my age. Thanks Witter Coin, appreciate the great service and convenience. Now I can afford to buy gas! read more

James was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional explaining the history of some "notes" I had. I highly recommend Witter Coin and ask for James! read more

Professional, easy to use. We got in and had our silver coin collection looked at and assessed, and an acceptable offer made. Very easy and done! I highly recommend Witter Coins! read more

Return customer, always an adventure. Some of the best advice & service. Like most coin traders inventory has constant change, call to see what's available. Overall some of the best top end coins available! Easy parking & good location. Show room is fascinating, fun & expensive things to purchase & look at. The folks here always make me feel at ease. Something for everyone's enjoyment & budget , you can purchase high & low. Certified , bullion & currency. Jewelry & watches are also available. I've always left Witter Coins satisfied! read more

Best place to sell and buy precious metals , staff very helpful . Very vast selection of coins and historical bills best place over all in the Bay Area . read more

The staff was very helpful. Friendly, and nice. There's good parking and very safe neighborhood.

Great experience, easy to deal with and very fair offer for coins. Highly recommend Witter Coin