How do I get stamps appraised?
Look for an appraiser through authoritative sources like official stamp collection societies. The American Philatelic Society notes you may pay anywhere from $75 to $250 an hour to have the stamps/collection appraised. Some local groups, like the Northern Philatelic Society, may offer free appraisal services.
Do you need an appraisal for your stamp collection?
At Apfelbaum, Inc., one of the questions we are asked most frequently is “How much is my stamp collection worth?” Whether you have inherited some rare stamps from a relative or are simply curious about the value of your own stamp album or collection, a professional stamp collection appraisal is the best way to begin.
How do you become a professional stamp appraiser?
This is someone who has the education and experience to write philatelic appraisals. A qualified appraiser should also be USPAP qualified (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice). These standards are established by the Appraisal Foundation, a U.S. government body. This certification must be renewed every two years.
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.
What do you need to know when appraising a C3a stamp?
Comparables are examples of sales prices for similar items. Thus, if your copy of a U.S. C3a is being appraised, the appraiser will have to list at least three different C3a sales in the recent past. If this is an IRS appraisal, photos of those comparable sales are also required.
What do you need to know about appraising a stamp collection?
Avoid excessive heat, cold, or moisture. You need to find a “qualified appraiser.” This is someone who has the education and experience to write philatelic appraisals. A qualified appraiser should also be USPAP qualified (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice).
Where can I get a free stamp appraisal?
Apfelbaum, Inc. provides free comprehensive stamp appraisals and a prompt cash offer. Contact us today at 800-523-4648 if you would like a valuation of your stamp collection.
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.
Comparables are examples of sales prices for similar items. Thus, if your copy of a U.S. C3a is being appraised, the appraiser will have to list at least three different C3a sales in the recent past. If this is an IRS appraisal, photos of those comparable sales are also required.
