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.

How do I know if my stamp collection 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.

Can I sell a 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. You might sell material directly to a dealer, or you might put it on consignment.

What is the average stamp collection worth?

Stamp collections are typically categorized by value: High (worth more than $3,000): Auction houses typically accept only high value collections. Medium (worth $1,000-$3,000) Low (worth up to $1,000)

What stamps are rare to look for?

As philately readies itself for a major reveal, we look back at 10 of the rarest stamps in American history.

• The Inverted Jenny.
• 1847 Issue Block of 16 of Ben Franklin.
• Almanac Stamp of 1765 or 1766.
• ‘Blue Boy’ Alexandria Postmaster’s Provisional.
• 1869 Pictorials—Inverted Center Errors.
• Two-Cent Blue Hawaiian Missionary.

Does anyone buy old stamp collections?

They typically trade in bulk between 30-70% face value, depending on the type of stamp and its condition. There are companies that pay cash for modern unused postage stamps. There’s no right or wrong way, but there is a smart way to sell your stamp collection depending on your goals.

Are stamps with postmarks worth anything?

Yes. Used stamps have a value as a collectible even if they can not be used again in mailing letters. Most philatelists assemble a cancelled stamp collection because they are more rewarding to collect that the mint stamps. The value of recycled used stamps increases according to its rarity and beauty.

How much do you get for selling stamp collection?

Generally, you’ll pay the auction house 10 to 15 percent of the hammer price of your collection. A bargain, really, when you consider the work that has gone into working up your collection for auction. Of course, they also get a fee from the buyer, so with a valuable collection, the house does come out of the deal well.

Is it possible to sell a stamp catalog?

Regarding the stamp catalog, don’t be fooled by that extremely flexible thing known as catalog value: it has nothing to do with what you will receive when you go to sell a collection to a dealer. The real problem with most collections is the condition.

Is it possible to sell a complete Philatelic Collection?

From medal-winning exhibition collections and worldwide rarities to general stamp inheritances we can help sell everything philatelic from a complete collection which fills a room to a single rare stamp. You can entrust our stamp experts to provide you with a straightforward, honest and confidential response to your enquiry.

Do you have to pay an appraiser for a stamp collection?

Yes, you must pay for an appraisal. The fee is usually based on an hourly rate. A fee based on the value of the collection is a conflict of interest and must be avoided. And, if the appraiser, up front, offers to buy the collection or offers a reduced fee if he can buy the collection, show him the door!