Early Cents
Austin, Texas
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
- Address
- PO Box 41000, Austin, TX, 78704
- Phone
- (972) 310-9497
- Website
- earlycents.com/
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We are dedicated to providing you the best US copper coins available to add to your collection. If you are simply wanting to start a collection we have many key dates available in many different price ranges to get your collection started on the right path. We are always willing to share our knowledge and better educate our clients in selecting the best items available.
Upcoming coin shows 2
Shows this dealer plans to attend. Tags are what they plan to bring — not a promise of stock.
- Austin Airport Coin & Currency Show AttendingNov 20, 2026 · Austin, TX
- Houston Money Show of the Southwest AttendingJan 15, 2027 · Conroe, TX
Collector notes
Visiting a coin shop
A few notes before you walk into Early Cents in Austin, TX. 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.
“Best I can do” is a sentence, not an insult
They have to sell it, hold it, and stay in business. You can say no. You can ask if they can do better on part of the lot. You should not treat a firm number as a personal slight. A calm “I need to think about that” is enough.
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.
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.
Decide if you are selling all of it or part of it
“I need this gone” and “I only want to sell the silver” lead to different offers. Decide before you sit down. Changing the goal halfway through wastes their time and yours. It is fine to keep a piece that is sentimental. Say which one.
Do not clean the coins
Polish, dip, baking soda, and a toothbrush lower the value of most collectible coins. Leave dirt and toning alone. If you already cleaned something, say so. A dealer would rather hear the truth than discover it under a lamp.
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