2007-02-13 05:55:11 · 11 answers · asked by chopps . 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Take the collection to two to three dealers and let them take a look at it. Dealers specialising in stamps, cigarette cards and postcards are best but your local auction house or antiques dealer will be a good start. Don't sell your stamps to the first dealer just because he waves an impressive ammount of money at you! If you ar UK based this site may be able to help you http://www.stamp.co.uk/ all the best!
2007-02-13 06:01:31 · answer #1 · answered by 'H' 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With anything I am wonering what the sale value is, I check ebay for the actual item to get a reference of if and what things are selling for. If the item CAN be found, I check to see what tpe of action a product is receiving. This is a good method because the value versus the sale price may be different.
If the item cannot be found or you would want to go furter in your research look into collector mags, price mags or have multiple people tell you the value. The more sources the better.
I would also read up on what to look for in reference to quality etc.
2007-02-13 06:08:41 · answer #2 · answered by AntDU 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you buy one of the reputable monthly stamp magazines, they are full of adverts for stamp dealers and stamp auction houses who will give free valuations. Try taking several quotes. auction may be the better bet if you're selling since the price paid is a good reflection of the value on the day.
2007-02-14 06:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by Duffer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-03 08:44:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it valued by 3 or ore dealers and tell them that you are doing this, this will get a true value given!
2007-02-13 07:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by confused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a similar problem with my grandads card collection, take it to Sotherbys they will give you a free valuation and they are really helpful.
2007-02-13 20:56:06 · answer #6 · answered by menollyl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get more than one or two evaluations.
you can also look online for the value of individual stamps, to get an idea.
(what are 'valuations' pepole?? cmon...)
2007-02-13 06:04:01 · answer #7 · answered by cyanideprincess0008 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try calling your insurance company for some recomendations. You will have to pay for the collection to be evaluated, but for insurance purposes you should know what you have.
2007-02-13 06:04:55 · answer #8 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easy.
Get multiple valuations.
2007-02-13 05:58:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
get valuations from at least three different reputable places.
2007-02-13 05:59:47 · answer #10 · answered by Matt 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋