2006-09-06 03:01:13 · 7 answers · asked by maskmanmikep@verizon.net 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Try to get a copy of the Michel catalogue if you read German; otherwise get the "G" section of the Scott Catalogue from your public library. Warning: the catalogue prices are higher than the actual value of the stamps, as they include the dealer's labor in selling an individual stamp. The minimum value in the Scott book is 20c, even for a stamp you can buy for a penny anywhere because of the dealer's labor, but no one expects to pay $20 for 100 minimum-value stamps - you might get a dollar or two at most. For stamps of higher value the catalogue value and selling (retail) prices are closer, but a dealer will only pay wholesale, so you still won't get full catalogue when you sell most stamps.
There is a good article on the subject at http://www.virtualstampclub.com/inherit.html
The best thing to do with them is to start a stamp collection! Then the money value is unimportant. The value is in how interesting they are. German stamps are very popular because they are complex and interesting to a lot of people.
2006-09-07 10:40:37 · answer #1 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very old doesn't necessarily mean anything. It depends on the state of the stamps and the demand for them. Looking in a stamp catalog, which are available for stamps worldwide, would not do you any good because you need expert identification and all stamp collectors over-evaluate the worth of their stamps. You need to take the stamps to a local stamp business (there are a few in every large city) and have them appraised by an "expert."
2006-09-06 03:11:48 · answer #2 · answered by Pandak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a stamp collector website. I'll bet they have photos of stamps and some idea of their worth. Best of luck!
2006-09-06 03:04:36 · answer #3 · answered by Z Town Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out E-Bay (www.ebay.com). There's a category for stamps. You can scroll through the listings and see what people are asking/bidding for stamps like the ones you have.
2006-09-06 03:04:34 · answer #4 · answered by johntadams3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in all possibility abuot 5 million money...and once you meant 5 tens of millions stamps from germany do you recommend Deutsche Marks or Euro. The Deutsche Marks is now no longer Germany foreign places money. Germany and areas of Europe switched now to the Euro in 2002. Euro and money are relatively the samething in fee. wish this info helped!! :)
2016-12-18 05:48:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to look in stamp cataloge.
stams shop, collectors, exhibits etc.
2006-09-06 03:04:27 · answer #6 · answered by eli a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try stampcollecting.com
2006-09-06 03:07:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋