I collect used stamps for the British Red Cross but how they convert old stamps to cash for a good cause is a mystery. Can anyone shed some light on it ?
2006-10-24 23:01:33 · 6 answers · asked by poppetdrop 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
They are eventually sold to stamp collectors (usually those in the process of starting up and looking for quantity as opposed to specific stamps) - who will pay for a "collection" including what most people would consider mundane stamps (if in good condition)
2006-10-24 23:04:37 · answer #1 · answered by big pup in a small bath 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe stamp collectors buy them? Or maybe they have a deal with the post office or something. Sorry I am speculating and don't actually know but a good question! You could always phone up the British Red Cross and ask?
2006-10-25 06:05:34 · answer #2 · answered by L B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are sold by the kilogram to stamp dealers, who then break them into smaller lots - maybe 200 grams - to sell to collectors. This is called kiloware and is very popular with new collectors or those looking for minor varieties.
2006-10-28 13:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by Maple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They sort them out and package them and sell them at fund raising events. The Red Cross always holds Christmas bazaars, for instance, where a huge range of things can be bought.
2006-10-25 06:07:25 · answer #4 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe they sell them on e-bay or maybe the stamps are sold to collectors in other countries.
2006-10-25 06:09:07 · answer #5 · answered by tiggerkitty3 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont know... do i?
im not in that sorta charity..
xxx
2006-10-25 07:53:46 · answer #6 · answered by TMFULP. 3 · 0⤊ 7⤋