Do stamp collections have any value?

The condition of the stamp matters. You might find that the stamps in your collection of significant catalog value are worth much less than you believed. Inferior quality stamps are, in fact, nearly worthless. You may have purchased some nice stamps at bargain prices, but their.

Your Stamps’ Value The condition of the stamp matters. You might find that the stamps in your collection of significant catalog value are worth much less than you believed. Inferior quality stamps are, in fact, nearly worthless. You may have purchased some nice stamps at bargain prices, but their.

How do I know if my stamp is valuable?

The condition of your stamp is one of the most important factors when determining stamp collection value. Expert collectors understand that perforations missing, faded colors, paper flacks, and other imperfections greatly diminish stamp value.

Where is the best place to sell a stamp collection?

Stamp society If you are disposing of a stamp collection, the best place to start is the Philatelic Traders Society.

How much does it cost to get an appraisal on a stamp?

Stamp Dealers are the main provider of the stamp collection appraisal source so you will need to identify an honest and reliable stamp dealer. Appraisals are not free – many stamp dealers charge about $50 an hour with an average collection taking a few hours.

How much does a rare stamp catalog cost?

Stamps that catalog $5,000.00 or more are considered rare. The Foundations usual appraisal would be categorized as the average better collection. We try to only accept the average better collection to appraise, as the Foundation limits its time to this caliber of collection or better.

Why do I need to organize my stamp collection?

There are two main reasons for getting organized. The first is that you need to know what you’ve got. Most stamp collections are a mess! Most appraisals — estate or otherwise — that I walk into have no organization whatsoever.

Who is the appraiser for the American Philatelic Foundation?

The American Philatelic Foundation has spent decades professionally appraising stamp collections. The Foundation’s Executive Director and principal appraiser has been a professional appraiser and buyer of stamp collections for over 40 years. (He has completed a definitive book on Philately, {stamp collecting}), which was published in 1998.

Where can you sell your stamps?

There are alot of stores that sell postage stamps. Some of the most popular stores are: Target, Walmart, Meijer, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Staples, Offcie Max, Kroger, Publix, and Food Lion.

How to appraise stamps?

How much is an old stamp worth? Turn to a stamp dealer for help. Identify a stamp. Determine the centering of a stamp. Studying the condition of a stamp. Pay attention to the degree of cancellation. Condition of the perforation. Determine the rarity of philatelic item. The material and age of a postage stamp.