I happened to walk by Stacks yesterday...

Barry

We spent the day in Manhattan yesterday and in our wanderings, we walked by Stacks. Even though I knew they were closed, I figured here's my chance to peek in the window at some nice coins. Peering through the bars, all I saw were books in the window Which was worse - that or having to go in the umpteenth shoe store with my wife and kids?

ColonialCoinUnion

Interesting thing about Stack's is that they typically have the most run of the mill stuff in the windows or in the display cases - some low rent raw Morgans and ho-hum mediocre grade, inexpensive US type. But they always seem to have a customer or two in there eye-balling the stuff or contemplating a relatively modest purchase.

They have some wild stuff in their auctions, but it never quite makes it to the retail operation. Except for lot viewing, which takes place in the store (as well as upstairs at the hotel) and which is a little like riding the Tokyo subway at rush hour.

291fifth

I visited Stack's only once. (In 1991 while on a business trip to New York.) I received very indifferent treatment that still leaves a bad taste in my mouth to this day.

ColonialCoinUnion

<< <i>I visited Stack's only once. (In 1991 while on a business trip to New York.) I received very indifferent treatment that still leaves a bad taste in my mouth to this day. >>



You're not the only one.

marcmoish

I visited Stack's only once. (In 1991 while on a business trip to New York.) I received very indifferent treatment that still leaves a bad taste in my mouth to this day.

ditto - I never went back since and this was at least 20 years ago.
They cater to old money, and that's why you usually don't see the stuff post auction too. Most of the pieces get placed in cabinets or collections.


Which was worse - that or having to go in the umpteenth shoe store with my wife and kids? I coulda sworn I saw you yesterday too and hundreds more




Marc

FrattLaw

I've been to Stack's several times. Each time I was shown a great deal of customer service. I just think its how you present yourself. Granted they aren't the friendliest store, but they are more than willing to help out. I befriended one of their younger guys and we talked coins for almost an hour. I purchased a couple of moderately priced coins and he even threw in an old Wayte Raymond album for free.

Michael

jom

I think John Burham is a pretty nice guy. Does he normally work in the store...I've never been there.

jom

tjkillian

<< <i>I visited Stack's only once. (In 1991 while on a business trip to New York.) I received very indifferent treatment that still leaves a bad taste in my mouth to this day. >>



Same here, I visited them and they really were not helpful at all.

Tom

JoeHolt

I stoped in there about a month ago when in NY on Bussiness was very unimpressed whit the store itself had very in show and what was showing was common items the people were friendly and the guards were really nice I saw them buy some coins from a ederly couple for 20-30 below of bid if not lower wanted to cry and hit the atm