How do I find the value of my stamp collection?

How do I find the value of my stamp collection?

Auction sites, stamp dealer sites, stamp forum sites, and stamp sites put up by stamp collectors and enthusiasts can easily be found online and these can give you an idea of the current market price of a particular stamp. You can easily and quickly find stamp values at StampWorld.com.

Where do I sell my old stamp collection?

If you know you have rare stamps, you can sell them through several means:

1. Local Dealer: Dealers handle both collections and individual stamps.
2. Mail Order Dealer: If you’re not going local, consider working with a mail order dealer.
3. American Philatelic Society Circuit Sales:
4. Auction House:

Do stamp collections still have value?

While you might not notice the amount you have spent (if you don’t want to), you’ll be happily surprised with the value of your collection as it nears completion. Another worthless collection is one that contains valuable stamps that are mounted or otherwise put in albums or on display using do-it-yourself methods.

How do I know if my stamps are still good?

If you look closely at any currently issued first-class stamp, you’ll see the words “Forever” printed on one side but no dollar value. This is because the value of a Forever Stamp changes as the cost of first-class postage changes. A Forever Stamp will *forever* be worth the current value of first-class postage.

Do old stamps have value?

Stamps may also have value if they were issued no later than about 1960, though this doesn’t mean the older the stamp, the more valuable they are. Interestingly, stamps with genuine errors of production (for example missing colours) are often worth considerably more than ‘normal’ issues.

How can a stamp appraiser help you?

As professional stamp appraisers with years of training with the most up to date information, we can offer a timely and accurate assessment of your stamp collection. Stamps have been issued by countries and colonies around the world since 1840. And as you can imagine, finding the value of a large stamp collection is no easy task.

How can I find out the value of my stamp collection?

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. At Apfelbaum, Inc., we have more than 100 years of experience in the stamp album appraisal business.

Why choose Apfelbaum for a stamp collection appraisal?

When you contact Apfelbaum, Inc. for a stamp collection appraisal, we’ll use every resource at our disposal to come up with an accurate assessment of what you can realistically expect to obtain. When appraising stamps, decisions are rarely based on catalog value alone.

Will the foundation buy my stamp collection?

For others a small donation is requested. The Foundation does not buy stamp collections unless it may want one for its philatelic exhibition. Here at the Foundation we never do a “quickie” appraisal.