Contact the Philatelic Traders’ Society by visiting its website. They will be able to give your collection an ‘appraisal’ for free and give you advice as to whether or not your collection may be worth something.
Is there any value in stamp collections?
You might find that the stamps in your collection of significant catalog value are worth much less than you believed. “Buy the best you can afford,” isn’t just a casually tossed-off phrase, but words to live by in stamp collecting. Inferior quality stamps are, in fact, nearly worthless.
What is the best way to sell my stamp collection?
If you know you have rare stamps, you can sell them through several means:
- Local Dealer: Dealers handle both collections and individual stamps.
- Mail Order Dealer: If you’re not going local, consider working with a mail order dealer.
- American Philatelic Society Circuit Sales:
- Auction House:
Should I sell my stamp collection?
Selling Unused Stamps For Cash Nearly all unused U.S. stamps issued after 1935 is worth face value. That is to say, it’s so common that you could use it for mailing today. However, don’t expect to get the full face value for your stamps when selling them.
Where can I find a valuation of a stamp collection?
Alternatively please contact us to arrange an appointment outside of these times at [email protected] We appraise many collections every week and there are a number of common themes amongst those which, while often lovingly curated, are unfortunately of limited commercial value:
What should I do with my stamp collection?
Upon sorting your stamp collection, store them inside stamp albums to protect them from moisture and dust. A set of stamp collecting albums should be dedicated to each collection. For example, one album is for wildlife on stamps and another for presidents on stamps. Remember, you do not have to spend much in beginning philately.
How old do stamps have to be to be collectible?
The stamps in the collections must be issued no later than about 1960. This is very important; stamps within the collection will be more collectible and therefore more sought-after if they are older.
What’s the best way to sort your stamps?
Having a background about the postage stamps in your collection gives you the upper hand on how to classify them. A stamp catalogue serves as a reference for identifying stamps. Upon sorting your stamp collection, store them inside stamp albums to protect them from moisture and dust.
How can I get my stamp collection valued?
To determine the value of your stamp collection, you can use stamp collecting websites to estimate the value of each of your stamps. Add up these values to estimate the cost of your collection. Unfortunately, most stamp collecting websites require membership before allowing you access to detailed stamp value breakdowns.
What is best way to sell a big stamp collection?
Auctions are a good way to sell larger collections – particularly collections containing stamps from a number of different countries. Collections valued at $5000 or better are sought for consignment by most auction houses. Collections worth lesser amounts are sought by the smaller auction houses.
Are stamp collections actually valuable?
Most non-collectors believe that stamp collections are very valuable, and are the ticket to that round-the-world cruise. Unfortunately, we live in the real world, where many collections are worth no more than a few hundred dollars. Some are worth several hundred dollars, or perhaps a few thousand.
How do I determine the value of a postage stamp?
Locate the face value of the stamp by looking at the top right corner of the stamp. This will tell you what the stamp was originally valued at when it first came out. Examine the stamp for watermarks. These watermarks can help identify the stamp.
