How much does it cost to have a stamp collection appraised?

How much does it cost to have a stamp collection appraised?

Appraisals and Valuations 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.

How can I get stamps valued UK?

Where To Get Stamps Valued

1. An auction house. Many auction houses will have their own team who can appraise the value of a stamp collection.
2. 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.
3. Stampex.

Do old stamp collections have any value?

Stamp collections only rarely contain extremely rare and valuable stamps. Values assigned by stamp catalogues are very optimistic and seldom realized. In the real world, modern mint stamps are not worth their face value when sold at auction or to dealers unless there was a low print run or a printing error.

How do you appraise a stamp collection?

The appraisal process involves going through every item in your collection individually, determining its provenance, and assessing its condition relative to other stamps of a similar age. If the authenticity of a stamp is in dispute, the use of specialists and/or high tech equipment may be required.

How do I sell my old stamp collection?

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:

How much are stamp collections worth UK?

Depending on condition (and other factors) they are currently worth £50-£100 each (less for poor quality, much more for superb). Interestingly, stamps with genuine errors of production (for example missing colours) are often worth considerably more than ‘normal’ issues.

Is there an app to identify 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.

Does anyone buy stamp collections?

Stamp dealers are experts in the game, and are often hungry to add more stock to their wares. Therefore, they may be willing to offer you a competitive price for your stamp collection in order to seal the deal. They can often provide a stamp appraisal fairly quickly, putting fast cash in your pocket.

What are the most valuable stamps to collect?

Most Valuable Stamps in the World

• 1904 6d Pale Dull Purple I.R. Official. Value: $535,204.
• 1897 Red Revenue One Dollar Small. Value: $889,765.
• 1868 George Washington B-Grill. Value: $1.035 million.
• 1918 Inverted Jenny. Value: $1.593 million.
• 1859 Sicilian Error of Color. Value: $2.6 million.

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.

How much is a collection of stamps worth?

Stamp collections are typically categorized by value: High (worth more than $3,000): Auction houses typically accept only high value collections. Medium (worth $1,000-$3,000) Low (worth up to $1,000) Once you develop an accurate estimate of your collection’s value, you’ll be better able to reach potential buyers.

Which is the best company for stamp valuation?

Providing accurate stamp valuations is a complex process, which requires extensive research and specialist philatelic knowledge. As one of the leading international providers of philatelic valuations, Warwick & Warwick boasts a four-strong team of stamp experts with more than 100 years of experience between them.

What’s the best way to sell your stamp collection?

Use an appraiser from an auction house for high-end collections. When determining the best time or method for selling your stamp collection, keep these elements in mind: The value of stamps fluctuates depending upon market conditions. You’ll get the best price when the market is strong and there’s demand for your stamps.

How to contact Warwick andwick stamp valuers UK?

Contact us today by telephone for an informal chat or email your enquiry to [email protected]. Free local advisory days. As one of the biggest auctioneers and valuers of stamps and postal history in the UK, we regularly hold regional roadshows throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.