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Foster's Coin, Consulting & Stamp Co

Berkeley, California

Address
2189 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704
VerifiedU.S. CoinsBullion

Foster's Coin, Consulting & Stamp Co in Berkeley, California is a U.S. Coins, Bullion dealer listed on CDXList.com. Contact the shop for current inventory, buy/sell pricing, and hours.

Dealer location

Shop address — not a coin show venue.

2189 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704Open in Google Maps

Collector notes

Visiting a coin shop

A few notes before you walk into Foster's Coin, Consulting & Stamp Co in Berkeley, CA. These rotate daily. They are general collector etiquette from CDXList — not this shop’s house rules. When something is unclear, ask the person at the counter.

  1. Do not make a deal with another customer at the counter

    If you overhear what someone is selling, that is not an invitation. Do not offer to buy their coins, do not quote a price over their shoulder, and do not ask the shop to “introduce you.” The counter is the shop’s workplace. Side deals in the aisle put the dealer in an ugly spot and make other customers uncomfortable.

  2. What happens at the counter is private

    Do not repeat another customer’s name, address, or what they sold. Do not film the register. Shops are small towns. Discretion is part of being a decent visitor. It is also how you get treated like one.

  3. Show week can empty the shop — or pack it

    If the dealer is on the road, the store may be closed or on shorter hours. If they just got back, they may be unpacking. Check this listing for upcoming shows and call if your visit is important. It is not personal. The bourse is part of the business.

  4. A real look takes more than thirty seconds

    Dates, mint marks, damage, weight, and whether something is collectible or melt all take time. Do not rush a careful dealer. Do not dump two hundred coins and ask for a number while you check email. Stay with the lot. Answer questions.

  5. A hold is a promise. Mean it.

    If they hold a coin for you, ask how long and how you pay. Come back or call. Do not park the same piece at two shops. Dealers remember the customer who used a hold as a free option. They also remember the one who did what they said.