How do I sell my postage 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.

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.

Which site is best for selling stamps?

Sotheby’s is your best resource for selling rare stamps at auction. Since our first postage stamps auction was held in 1872, Sotheby’s has represented the most significant and famous philatelists, including Sir Maxwell Joseph, Ryohei Ishikawa, Robert Gibbs, Sir Gawaine Baillie and Lady Mairi Bury.

How do I get a stamp collection appraised?

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.

Can you cash in stamps?

Most retailers (including the Post Office) won’t allow the return of postage stamps for a cash refund, and typically only offer exchanges. Instead, you can use a postage buying service to get a cash refund for your stamps.

Who can value my 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.

Can I resell stamps?

Today, you can purchase stamps at a variety of locations, such as convenience stores, grocery stores and even warehouses. Reselling stamps is not illegal. Although you need approval to act as an official contractor or participate in USPS programs, you are free to resell your new or used postage stamps.

Will Post Office buy back stamps?

The US Postal Service does not buy back stamps but our service allows you to sell your unused stamps. With many few in years the stamps business, over ten, we have been able to help customer streamline their stamp sale and get cash quickly.