Houston Numismatic Exchange Inc

Have not been in for several years and now I remember why. I went in on Saturday afternoon and after browsing i asked to see a couple of high end currency one was a 1880 $ 1 brown seal that was listed as AU or almost uncirculated. I was handed the note and open the holder to exam the note. As I held it up to the light to the salesman grabbed it from my hand and said you can’t examine the note unless you buy it. Then he walked away and would not acknowledge that we were even still there even after i tried to ask him a question. First off are you kidding me that you have to pay $ 1,800 before you can look at it. Second in the 10 seconds or so i held the note to the light it had at least 4 to 6 folds. The note at best would grade as a VF worth at retail pricing $ 500 on green sheet maybe $ 300. So they want you to buy it on there word. Even if AU maybe worth a retail price of $ 1,000. i have been collecting currency for over 30 years and own several of the finest know notes in the world so I do know what I am talking about. For those who do not know beware they will and can take major advantage of you!!!

I love to go to this place! Their store is not very big, but nice and they have plenty of beautiful pieces. Good price! I have never left this store without my satisfaction. They have really friendly and helpful staff too. Definitely recommend this shop!

The bald guy who works there acts like a bouncer at a club, and will rudely escort you to the door if youre curious enough to ask questions about coins. They’re apparently to busy to act like they care. Ive known the shop for years. They are not only rude, but also dishonest, and behind the times. Good luck finding an email address on their website. You wont even find one on their contact page labeled «email». Trust me, this is one coin shop you want to avoid at all costs.

This review is only for their jewelry appraisal service, NOT their fine metal and precious coin expertise. They have been in business for many years & were courteous and professional.
I had a vintage Rolex appraised and was sorely disappointed with the price offered. Since I researched prices for similar timepieces before bringing my freshly serviced watch appraised, it was disappointing that their offered price was hundreds of dollars LESS than I expected.
As a matter of fact their price was LESS than 50% (!!!) what I eventually received from another jeweler (Phil Abrams off Richmond & Fountainview). This disappointing disparity defines the necessity for shopping around until one finds the best offer.
The Houston Numismatic Exchange is NOT the ideal place to have vintage timepieces appraised.

Bought some junk silver, small quantity $ 30+ face value. Spot was 19.55, price per dollar was 16.5 so the premiums were high. As I’ve just started buying silver I can’t comment beyond what’s here.
BTW, paid cash.
Update, 15 December 2013: Turns out this is actually a good price. Price per dollar of face value (FV) is running to over $ 18 depending on where you look.