Are first-day covers 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.

What is the best way to sell first-day covers?

Sell your first-day covers individually to a private collector. Although this takes more time than selling your covers as a lot, you will increase your profit. Set up at a stamp show if you have a large collection. Americover, for example, is a large annual convention and show dedicated to first-day covers.

Does anyone buy first-day covers?

Certainly anyone finding or inheriting a collection of First Day Covers should seek a professional opinion (we offer ours for free – just contact us). But as a rule of thumb, dealers sell First Day Covers from 1950-2000, if cacheted and unaddressed, at 10c or less each.

Are British first-day covers worth anything?

They are very pretty, and very collectible but will never be worth very much. However some of the earlier ones could be valuable. Anything from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s could be worth money.

How do I sell my stamp collection?

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 covers worth more than stamps?

Usually First Day Covers are more valuable than ordinary used covers, postcards, or envelopes with cancelled stamps.

Are first day of issue stamps worth more?

Usually First Day Covers are more valuable than ordinary used covers, postcards, or envelopes with cancelled stamps. Some rare examples of FDCs are worth thousands of dollars.

Where can I sell first edition stamps?

Put them in a local auction. Sell them via eBay with a low starting price. Try a local stamp fair. Try your local stamp club.

Are first-day covers worth more than stamps?

What is my stamp collection worth?

You can also sell your collection to a stamp auction house. However, their fees are upward of 40-50% of the sale price. Comparatively, many stamp dealers will consider 20-30% profit of the sale price. Some may even go as low as 10%, depending on how fast they can resell the material.