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Where can I get my stamps evaluated?
The best way to have the collection valued is to have a valuation done by a stamp dealer. Most people will find that there is a local stamp dealer to whom the collection can be taken for a valuation.
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.
What is a stamp expert called?
The study of stamps and postal materials is called philately and collectors are sometimes called philatelists. For Education. Learn more about how to collect stamps, philatelic terms, and stamp issues* from the United States Postal Service®.
Are stamps still worth collecting?
Your Stamps’ Value The condition of the stamp matters. You might find that the stamps in your collection of significant catalog value are worth much less than you believed. Inferior quality stamps are, in fact, nearly worthless. You may have purchased some nice stamps at bargain prices, but their.
Is there a free app to identify stamps?
Stamp ID Pro is a stamp collecting app that makes it easy to identify United States stamps quickly. It uses the process of elimination to identify each stamp in the least number of possible steps. Stamp ID Pro is free to download and try (full feature) for a limited time.
How can I identify old postage stamps?
The only way to tell these two stamps apart is to measure their perforations and watermark them. Some stamp designs look the same, but have been issued for different purposes. The only difference when you look at them may be the number of sides with perforations.
Where can you get Your stamps expertly valued and certified?
The Foundation, which bears his name, continues in the long tradition of providing expertization service to collectors all over the world. Another eminent expert you can turn to is Richard Gratton in Windsor, Quebec. In addition to providing expertization services, Mr. Gratton also serves on the Canadian Stamp Advisory committee.
Who are the experts on Canada Post stamps?
Another eminent expert you can turn to is Richard Gratton in Windsor, Quebec. In addition to providing expertization services, Mr. Gratton also serves on the Canadian Stamp Advisory committee. This committee helps determine what subjects will appear on the stamps issued by Canada Post.
Do you need an expert to appraise your stamp collection?
Stamp prices can change month to month and year to year. Because of this price fluctuation, it is important to have an expert appraise your stamp collection. 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.
Which is the best place to find out the date of a stamp?
There are a wide variety of specialist resources which can help you to discover your stamps’ background, how it was printed and its date of issue. Stamp Catalogues and Identification Books: In the UK, Gibbons publish the most used catalogue. In France, it is Yvert and Tellier and in Germany it is Michel.