How does this work? Why is a used stamp worth a monetary value that can be used to buy guide dogs? How much is each stamp worth? Can you buy anything else with used stamps?
2006-09-11 20:30:21 · 2 answers · asked by swish21_1999 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Many charities collect used stamps, which they sell by weight to stamp dealers. The dealers break them down into smaller lots to sell to collectors. I haven't heard of this being done to buy guide dogs, but I'm not at all surprised. In England many churches have collection boxes for used stamps - there is always a good market. Each individual stamp is worth very little, but it all adds up.
2006-09-12 17:12:19 · answer #1 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of it, but some companies will donate money / equipment based on the effort put in by "fundraisers".
Compare to "walkathons" where people collect donations for walking. The walking isn't worth anything.
2006-09-12 13:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋