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Guest Butch

Only one coin shop in Edinburgh?

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Guest Butch

Hello everyone,

I'm a Yank who collects (sporadically) post-1860 farthings. I'm heading on Edinburgh and environs on a business trip, and thought I'd look in on any coin shops in Edinburg while I'm there. I've looked online and I can only find one shop ("Edinburgh Coin Shop") listed. Surely in a city that size there must be more than one? Or maybe not.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Cheers,

Butch

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You may be correct! Last time I was in Edinburgh (2 or 3 years ago) I only found one. It's on the main street leading down to the gardens from the Old Town. I seem to remember it was principally an antique shop which also sold coins - but nothing special.

Geoff

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ive noticed that coin shops are always hidden away

and never are easy to find

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Very true, with the exception of the London ones of course.

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any1 still want the address

Yes please,

Probobaly visited it already though

Best place in Edinburgh are the second hand shops and car boot sales to be honest.

JAmes

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This discussion is years old but has only just come to my attention.
For anybody interested, I run a stamp shop in Edinburgh, but we carry a wide stock of coins and banknotes, as well as handling them through our auctions.
Butch - if you're ever over this way again you'd be welcome to come and see what we have. Our shop address, hours, directions, and so on are all on our website at www.stamp-shop.com.

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This discussion is years old but has only just come to my attention.

For anybody interested, I run a stamp shop in Edinburgh, but we carry a wide stock of coins and banknotes, as well as handling them through our auctions.

Butch - if you're ever over this way again you'd be welcome to come and see what we have. Our shop address, hours, directions, and so on are all on our website at www.stamp-shop.com.

While I was touring Scotland, I had a cabbie drive me out to your shop, only to find out you were closed. It was about 10am in the morning. Sorry I missed you.

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I think you've found quite a gap in the market! Just where it was needed, too! I wish you all the best for your shop, and if I ever go to Edinburgh again I'll be sure to pop in.

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The Edinburgh Coin shop is no longer in business due to the sad death of the owner. I would recommend Cavannah Antiques on Cockburn Street and Robert Murray Stamp shop in Inverleith as both being good sources for coins.

 

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