How do I find a stamp collection appraisal?

How do I find a stamp collection appraisal?

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.

Are stamp collections worth anything today?

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 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)

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.

Where can I sell my stamp collection online?

Selling Your Stamps Known as one of the best places to buy and sell stamps online, Apfelbaum, Inc. offers a number of options for anyone looking to liquidate their stamp collection. We are happy to help you with all of your decision making, whether it be estate planning, appraising, packaging and more.

Is collecting stamps a good investment?

Stamps are not a financial asset and so may perform better than cash in times of high inflation. As a tangible asset, a stamp cannot go out of business like a company quoted on the stock market. Stamps are a relatively confidential investment.

Can you make a living selling stamps?

Knowledge is power – if you want to make a living selling stamps (and/or covers), you’ll need to have a really good idea of the market value of stamps and then find some good material to buy either direct from other collectors or at auction that you can then resell at a profit.

Do stamps grow in value?

A March 2018 survey of stamps cited by Lehmann found that stamps valued above $1000 returned “a more respectable 1.7% 3-year rate and an average rate of 3.2% per year, giving such high priced stamps an appreciation rate of 41.3% for the period, or more than twice the rate (19.9%) for stamps below $1000.”

What is the best way to sell stamps?

9 ways to sell your stamp collection

1. Stamp magazines. The reputable publication ‘Stamp Magazine’ (above) is available from larger newsagents and the classified advertising section will help you to locate dealers and collectors who offer a valuation service.
2. Stamp fairs.
3. Philatelic Traders Society.
4. Sell at auction.

Are first day cover stamps worth anything?

The one certainty in the world of first-day cover collecting is that blank first-day covers are virtually worthless in today’s stamp collecting marketplace. In general, only stamps canceled with the first-day date are deemed collectible without a cachet.