Treasure Island Stamps & Coins — Local services in Sunnyvale

Treasure Island Stamps & Coins is, well, a treasure and an island in this hustle and bustle known as the Silicon Valley!

After searching for some obscure coins, I happened upon Treasure Island Stamps & Coins after reading some internet reviews. I stopped by a few days later at the shop. It's located on the corner of El Camino Real and Wilton Ave (across from Hong Kong Restaurant).

Even though the shop was busy that day, the owner (Rudy) was very helpful. He patiently answered my many questions and offered some great tips. I didn't buy anything during that first visit but he seemed perfectly okay with that.

A few days later, I returned. The owner remembered me from my previous visit. We spoke about coins and stamps. He offered even more insight about coins too. He was very honest about coins and their value.

I ended up making some great purchases for which I've been very happy along with gifts for nephews, nieces and my dad. Interestingly, I've found prices to be better than what I found on eBay and other online outlets.

The shop is quaint. It certainly isn't pretentious like some coin and stamp shops. It feels like a friendly community shop that truly values those who visit.

PARKING: On my first visit, I parked along the street down Wilton Ave. However, I discovered that you can park along El Camino Real in front of the shop as well as the private parking lot located next to the south side of the building.

PAYMENT: The shop accepts cash or credit/debit card.

BUYING/SELLING: I haven't sold anything, but I have been in the shop when people sold items. They seemed very happy with the process and what they...

American coins are a bit overpriced but that's a problem with almost all offline retail stores (many people find it reasonable but I am comparing this to the lowest prices on eBay). Canadian coins are pretty reasonable and there are good stuffs every time I go there. The owner is extremely friendly and even in the busiest times he'll reach you in like a few minutes, plus he is really generous about pricing and willing to give you a discount at the end. Also, he's got lots of expertise, not like other store owners who don't even...

Visited again in Dec-2022 and met Rudy this time. He answered all my queries to the best of his knowledge. They've got good stuff in coins, notes and of-course bunch of stamps. Prices are reasonable for most items and Rudy confirms that all are authentic. Again bought lot of stuff for him.

Visited them in Dec-2021 and bought a fair amount of stuff as the owners were good to talk to and were there to answer any queries. Highly recommended if you plan to start collecting coins, notes or stamps or already have a...