How do you find the value of stamps?

Is there an app to value stamps?

The free “Stamp Manager” app takes the stamp collectors' world into the digital age with a mobile desktop platform. … The app is available for both iOS and android free of charge in the respective app store.

How do I find out how much my stamp is worth?

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.

Are stamps with postmarks worth anything?

Like any collectible, without seeing the actual postmarks it is impossible to tell value. … If the postmarks are on full envelopes or post cards they are called covers. That is what collectors and dealers refer to them as. If the postmark is cut from the cover, it will be worth far less and maybe nothing.

How can I sell my old 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.

How do I know if my old stamps are valuable?

Stamps are usually more valuable if… They have bright, fresh and original colours: If a stamp's colour has faded (because of water or sunlight) its value will be significantly reduced.

How do I sell my old postage stamps?

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:

What stamps are rare and worth money?

The 10 Most Valuable U.S. Stamps

  • The Inverted Jenny. (Courtesy of Siegel Auction Gallery) …
  • 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. …
  • 1860 Stolen Pony Cover. …
  • Pan American Inverts.

Does anyone buy old stamps?

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