What is the proper way to store stamps?
Store your stamps in a dark, dry space As well as the room being dry, you should also ensure that your chosen storage space is dark, or that your stamps are not out in the open and protected from natural sunlight. UV rays in the sun will break down the ink in your stamps dramatically decreasing their quality.
Are used stamps valuable?
Most cancelled, or used, 20th-century U.S. stamps are worth less than the paper they’re printed on. But used stamps are priceless in the way they tell the story of America, through images of its presidents, technological achievements, prominent citizens, and natural wonders.
Why is stamp collecting dying?
The overall effect of all this is that stamp prices have declined due to numerous part time and one-time sellers willing to undercut the market in order to liquidate their collections. Since many of these sellers are retired, they put a very low value on the time and effort needed to conduct their business.
How does the American philtelic stamp foundation work?
Here at the Foundation we examine all the stamps and give the estate all the information that will lead to maximizing what they might eventually receive when the collection is sold. A written report summarizing our evaluation is mailed to our consignors on valuable collections.
Can a professional appraisal determine the value of a stamp collection?
Only a professional appraisal can determine the correct value of a stamp collection. Let’s return to the person who ran out to get a set of catalogs. It has been our experience that the novice who attempts to identify the value of a collection without professional help will never be able to do so.
What to do with your collection of stamps?
Three choices 1 Become a collector 2 Donate your collection 3 Sell your collection
What are the drawbacks of old stamps?
For all stamps, short or damaged perforation teeth, thins, bad centering of images, creases, smudges of dirt, surface scuffs, or generally worn, ratty appearance will seriously compromise value. If such drawbacks appear to be on your inherited stamps they are absolutely worthless so you can save them in memory of your relatives.
