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Gully's Coins

Alta, Iowa

Address
409 West 1st Street, Alta, IA, 51002
VerifiedU.S. CoinsBullion

Gully's Coins in Alta, Iowa 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.

409 West 1st Street, Alta, IA, 51002Open in Google Maps

Collector notes

Visiting a coin shop

A few notes before you walk into Gully's Coins in Alta, IA. 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. Bullion and collector coins are different conversations

    Melt moves with the market. A key date does not. Say what you think you have, then let them look. Mixing “it’s old so it must be rare” with a junk-silver bag slows everyone down. Sort in your mind: weight versus date.

  2. Do not crack a graded holder in the shop

    PCGS, NGC, ANACS, and CAC holders are part of the product. Opening one at the counter to “see it better” can wreck the value. If you want it out, that is a decision you make at home, not a demonstration.

  3. Online asking prices are not what a shop pays

    A listing, a completed auction before fees, and a dealer buy price are three different numbers. Screenshots of asks are not a bid. Bring the coins. Let them look. Then talk. You will get further than arguing from a tab on your phone.

  4. Bring identification on a larger visit

    A license in the car does not help at the counter. If you might sell, buy something expensive, or move cash, bring ID in with you. It speeds things up and avoids an awkward pause after you already agreed.

  5. If you feel rushed, you can pause

    You are allowed to say you need a minute. You are allowed to pack up and think. You are not required to decide while someone is waiting behind you — step aside and let them go. A good shop would rather you be sure than sorry.