Does anybody buy stamp collections?
If your collection is mostly made up of modern postage (1935-Present), you can sell your stamp collection to a postage buying service. They will pay you for your collection based on it’s face value. There are a few to tell if they were issued after 1930.
Is there any value to stamp collections?
The short answer to this is yes. Stamp collections can be valuable. Not all stamp collections will be worth a significant amount of money. But some collections may include certain stamps that mean the value exceeds what you may expect.
How do I sell my valuable stamp collection?
9 ways to sell your stamp collection
- 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.
- Stamp fairs.
- Philatelic Traders Society.
- Sell at auction.
How do I get rid of my stamp collection?
Selling to a dealer is the easiest way to get rid of a complete collection. However, many dealers are likely to lowball you if they suspect you aren’t familiar with the market for stamps.
What can I do with unwanted stamp collection?
Is stamp collecting still a popular hobby?
Today, more than 5 million people in the U.S. alone collect, preserve, and trade or sell stamps. If you are considering becoming a “philatelist,” A.K.A. a stamp collector, as a hobby or an investment, there are a few things you should consider before you get started.
What kind of person collects stamps?
philatelist
So a philatelist is literally a person who “loves stamps.” The world of the philatelist is a strange and tiny one.
Where can I value stamps?
Where To Get Stamps Valued
- An auction house. Many auction houses will have their own team who can appraise the value of a stamp collection.
- The Philatelic Traders Society. The Philatelic Traders’ Society (PTS) was formed in 1929 and is a UK based society with members from around the world.
- Stampex.
What is the hobby of stamp collecting called?
philately, the study of postage stamps, stamped envelopes, postmarks, postcards, and other materials relating to postal delivery. The term philately also denotes the collecting of these items.