2007-01-28 14:16:45 · 6 answers · asked by Marisa P 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Get a minimum of three appraisals. Definitely get at least two, from reputable appraisers with experience in selling or trading such stamps. Check with a local aucton house to see if they recommend such an appraiser locally or ask friends and family who they might recommend.
If they charge you for an appraisal, that does not mean they're scamming you; insurance and auction valuations for coins, stamps and fine collectibles do cost a small amount for the expert's time.
If you pay, make sure they offer a signed form stating that their coinsidered opinion is that the item is x age with approximate minimum value of x dollars and that the form states they will back up that info/claim if you are challenged by another buyer.
Note that a valuation (approximate worth or face value currently) is not the same thing as an insurance appraisal for replacement cost (usually much higher, because it is unlikely you will be able to find those same stamps all together in a collection in future without paying a great deal more).
For some auctions, you may be required to submit such a written valuation.
These stamps could be worth plenty. But no one can say without viewing and handling them. Get the appraisal/s first before selling, trading or insuring them.
2007-01-28 14:48:58 · answer #1 · answered by bookratt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a Stamp collector found in the yellow pages and ask, then possibly if they are, go see the person for an appt and evaluation...you may pay them for their services too.....also the US postal service puts out a stamp value book if you cannot find info in the library if you do not wish to do your own searches....try online too.....will take a bit of time....
2007-01-28 22:21:21 · answer #2 · answered by Sammyleggs222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go on ebay and make a minmum asking price of a couple hundred dollers and if someone buys is get yourself some fried chicken and a new cell phone if not then your a falure but me and my dad sold a stamp book for like 300 dollers and it was only from like 1980 somthing
2007-01-28 22:27:09 · answer #3 · answered by i_love_fried_chicken 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get them appraised. Research on the internet.
2007-01-28 22:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by MattyG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a good start is Ebay completed listings
2007-01-28 22:22:13 · answer #5 · answered by Daddy-O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can look it up online and or take it to a trader or collector.
2007-01-28 22:19:13 · answer #6 · answered by Mikentab R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋