Inherited a room full of stamps collected over about 70 years. Grandfather claimed book value of ~$1,000,000. What do I do and where do I start?2wk ⋅ AbjectIce796 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Got stamp collection from my uncle. Seems like a pretty decent collection. What’s the value here?1yr ⋅ therainmaster83 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Thrown back to my childhood - I desperately wanted one of every one! Not expecting anything amazing value wise, just wanted to share with people I know will understand.2yr ⋅ littlemissredtoes ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Inherited collection. Can't find info on kenmore website. Any input appreciated.1yr ⋅ youreadbullshit ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Two of my favorites from last month's storage locker find. #067 90c State Department Green and US Navy Dept 90c Blue.1yr ⋅ Itchy-Helicopter-223 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Valuing grandfathers collection, have a lot to go through and not sure where to start. After a small amount of research there looks to be value here. Does anyone have a contact or have the expertise for appraisals in Victoria, Australia?1yr ⋅ TonyAbbottMHR ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Dad was a philatelist and thought this might be valuable but couldn't decide2mo ⋅ Jcaquix ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Selling off album pages from a large collection on eBay - but Iran/Persia items errored out per eBay policy (no ‘Iran’ items). I could post as ‘Middle East’ stamps. Other recommendations (places to sell)? Example page posted—many interesting stamps!!1yr ⋅ Agonda12 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Is there any reason to or not to hold on to this mis-cut book that I’ve got?2mo ⋅ mookdaruch ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Are these stamps worth anything? Apparently they are rare old Irish stamps. Thank you!1mo ⋅ JustNeat8692 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
German Southwest-Africa mistery. Can you help me identify this stamp?2yr ⋅ Durumbuzafeju ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Just came across these. What are the meaning of the different letters in the corners?1yr ⋅ HurtBirdRed ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Help with First Day of Issue envelopes. I have about a 100 different envelopes. Do these have any value in general. Picture with 3 examples included.2yr ⋅ BugInternational3819 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Anyone know why these are selling for so much on eBay? Is there a rare version of this stamp I am unaware of or is eBay just being weird lol2yr ⋅ Few_Cloud_3422 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Note says cat#242 but this seems incorrect? Can you help identify and value?4mo ⋅ uses_facts_badly ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Hello—beginner here. As I work thru a large collection, I am finding a few exciting stamps. Unfortunately some have hand-written notes on their backs (catalog #s, CV, or other, as in the example below). How impactful is this to the resale value of the stamps?1yr ⋅ Agonda12 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Validation on Denmark stamps - The 1851 Royal especially5mo ⋅ Embarrassed-Image-77 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Oliver Wendell Holmes with shifted perforation, complete booklet. How would I find the value?1yr ⋅ AilbeKahurangi ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
We found a suitcase of stamps in the ceiling. Where do I begin? Some date to WWII.4yr ⋅ momo6smallfries ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Is this New Zealand, five shillings, red Mt Cook stamp worth anything at all?3yr ⋅ AzzerUK ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Hi I just inherited these stamps from my uncle. I’m just asking about the value/rarity. All I know is they’re from Czechoslovakia2yr ⋅ 1lean ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Please give an approximate value for this imperforated stamp. How rare is it?2yr ⋅ nallian ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
What is the value of these gems with maltese cross cancellation?1yr ⋅ Certissa ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Found another full sheet. Looked into the Allied Military, pretty cool find...just can’t find anything about a price for this particular full sheet. Thanks!3yr ⋅ SomeMight ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Looking to ID these bad boys. Any ideas on rarity, value, or historical context? Thank you!2yr ⋅ spicychimera ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
my aunt was selling stamps around 1982. these are the ones we have left. i would appreciate any help.3yr ⋅ counting_cats ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
One page of gramps' album. Can anyone chime in regarding value, when I look them up I get mixed results, plus I know little about condition, perforation, margins...?4yr ⋅ shrander ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Does someone collect these? Do you differentiate by cancellation type?3yr ⋅ ftl9366 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Selling uncles stamp collection no idea where to begin. My uncle is having health issues and needs me to make him some extra money. Does anyone know where I should go from here ?4yr ⋅ Natgonnalie ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Client was throwing out a whole bunch of books today, among them were 3 Stamp Collecting Binders, these mint sets were tucked in the back unopened!3yr ⋅ MetalGearSalsa ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
New to Stamp collecting and found this odd one. Can't really find any info about this stamp with this set of colours. Possibly stamped twice with different colours?3yr ⋅ rabbiknight ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
I inherited a stamp collection, I can't find this stamps value. It maybe be a 1908 two cent but etsy's has it for 50,000... and I know not to bank on that. Does anyone have an idea?5yr ⋅ Chandersonwells ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Hello, I found a couple old stamps that I can’t seem to figure out! If anyone could give me a little information about them (or maybe even what they’re worth) please let me know. I’m honestly not even expecting much value, I’m just very curious because I couldn’t find much about them.4yr ⋅ redditoringrealish ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
US WWII envelope with AH stamps - mixed message - also searching for the illustrator. No letter or addressee.3yr ⋅ Urban_Archeologist ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Recently got a hold of these stamps. Can anyone tell me anything about them?3yr ⋅ juststrollingonby ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
I found these old stamps in some of my dad’s old stuff. Are they worth anything?5yr ⋅ HolieMacaroni ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Found this letter on a free table in Hawaii. Is thus stamp worth anything?6yr ⋅ Hadto_makea_newname ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Going through a lot of MNH stamps I recently bought on eBay, I came across this block of 4 Disney - The Art of Friendship and the die cut for separating the backing is actually on the stamps. I haven't been able to find any mention of this anywhere. What does this subreddit have to say about it?1yr ⋅ RogFulton ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
About a year ago, my mom bought this(White Plains Souvenir Sheet) at an estate sale for $12 and claimed at one time it was worth $500(in the mid 80s) but now is worth $150-300, how accurate is that, and why did its value go down so much over the past few decades?2yr ⋅ BJ22CS ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Hi any and everyone! Going through estate items and found a large stamp collection. Many are virgin and from countries all over the world. They range from 19th to early twentieth century at a glance. Can anyone give some insight as to what I may be looking at here?4yr ⋅ Meggles0728 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Does anyone know what country in Asia this stamp is from? Thank you!2yr ⋅ DissentingJay ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Grandfather & father collection - How should I properly organize, archive, and identify/value all of these stamps?6yr ⋅ grandgulch ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
I seem to have alot (thousands) of these red 2 cent Washington stamps. Are any of them worth anything, and are they all the same or different? New to stamps.4yr ⋅ Informalwig82 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
My cousin sent me more stamps, so now I’m officially overwhelmed. These are mostly South American from 1910-1950. What do I do? I’m not a stamp collector...3yr ⋅ MMS-OR ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
<AskRedditStamps> What is the 'Pride and Joy' of your collection? What is your specialty? Tell me about your collection? I love early American classics. I posted one of my almost complete plates 3c 1851 Washingtons the other day. I showed you mine - now show me yours! Proof of 1c 1851 Franklin:6yr ⋅ MySistersDad ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Wondering if these stamps from Straits Settlement worth anything? Also is it worth more keeping them as is or can I remove them from the envelop so I can put it into my stockbook?3yr ⋅ rabbiknight ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Found this old stamp collection for free (locally) Should i grab it? is it worth anything?6yr ⋅ budders894 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Can anyone identify this item? Multiple pages, each signed by someone and a stamp placed by their name.4yr ⋅ ScottyV4KY ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Thought it was odd that there was just 1 stamp in all the old pictures. Anything special about it?6yr ⋅ Last1wascompromised ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Found about 16 of these, varied colours and numbers. Any info is appreciated5yr ⋅ GuyWhoIsGreat ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Was on a rare germany stamps site and I saw one that I had. Theirs had a cancelation mark and mine doesn't. Can't find the overprint in my Scott cat. Thoughts?7yr ⋅ ArtNDzine ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Can anyone help with how rare this is? I know it’s old and it’s from a coil and that’s about all I know. I believe it’s 10 perf. I’m also new to this so 🤷♀️5yr ⋅ gftnc ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
I've been looking for an hour in Scott Catalog and can't find the value of this stamp. Can someone please help me?7yr ⋅ ArtNDzine ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
My grandparents have a box of letters dating to 1884, all of which have variations of these stamps. Does anyone know about the value/history of these markings? All of the letters come from one settler family in the Dakota Territories, are in pristine condition, and span 1884- ~1951. Any thoughts?7yr ⋅ Bravadu ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
I apologize for my naivete off the bat, but I’ve been intrigued for a week or so on my grandmother’s collection she let me have and I’ve been doing my best to decipher things on my own. I think I found a pretty old imperforated Andrew Jackson. More details in comments on the collection.4yr ⋅ tyclone1 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
I have stacks of these cuttings. Wondering if there is any value in them, and if so, what should I be looking for? Thank you!5yr ⋅ johnsinternetsales ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Bought a doll house was gonna paint walls but didn't want to ruin these if anyone actually knows what they are.6yr ⋅ stephen1806 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Found this stamp in an old dictionary with a bunch of stamps from the late 1800's. Were their counterfeits of this in the 1880's?7yr ⋅ brucoffeemanual ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Have I just hit the jackpot? I found these by chance in an old book I own, and realise they may be worth thousands!!6yr ⋅ Gulfraider ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Would be great if some could give me some more info on these, regarding the value etc in their current condition! Thanks6yr ⋅ olliejonesss ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Seen a lot of stuff about these ones. Is it worh anything or there is some good story behind it?6yr ⋅ Finwe156 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Tons of old used postage still on envelopes. Could use some help:) If you can help identify great, but would love to learn how to identify and estimate value myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for your time.4yr ⋅ greyeyes81 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
More pages if I have something you need let me know happy to send to whom ever just want them not to go to waste5yr ⋅ FleckTheLostBard ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Anyone able to give me an estimated evaluation of this collection? Thanks in advance.5yr ⋅ OttoWeston ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Grandfather passed away, posting here on the off chance they're worth something.8yr ⋅ BoristheDragon ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Hello, what is the Catalog Number for this stamp. I know its German. I can not seem to find the Scott #. Thank you,5yr ⋅ IAskSomeQuestionz ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
My Dad found these in an old shoe box. Any idea what they are?6yr ⋅ ThunderousDesperado_ ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
I found these old revenue stamps and I mostly wanted to share because I think they are cool. I have found a couple on eBay, but haven’t had much luck researching their value. Can anyone steer me in right direction?6yr ⋅ TrailofBeerCans ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
I purchased a large amount of stamps at an auction a few years ago and am finally starting to go through them. I have found a lot of the stamps in glassine envelopes are stuck together like in the photo. What is the best way to free them without causing damage?5yr ⋅ cleanbilly ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Are Japanese Nippon stamps valuable? Found in Scott cat but it doesn't have Nippon on them like mine.7yr ⋅ ArtNDzine ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
I just purchased two big boxes filled with stamps at a yard sale for $30. There has got to be thousands of stamps in here. I haven't looked through the boxes yet but noticed some from the 1800s. What do I do now?7yr ⋅ ArtNDzine ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
How do I tell if this is the common silk paper or the more valuable “rouletted” watermarked paper? It looks like there might be a watermark, but I’m not sure if I’m just seeing things.5yr ⋅ ZoraksGirlfriend ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
We were cleaning up around my shop after a storm and found these. Whaddya folks reckon? My wife is excited at the prospect of becoming a hundredaire.6yr ⋅ h0rt0n ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
This t-shirt has a stamp illustration, is it an actual stamp or just a design?6yr ⋅ Julzrinny ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Inherited a stamp collection including with these full/half sheets of German inflation stamps, worth anything?7yr ⋅ EybjornTheElkhound ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Medals for stamp collecting? My late grandpa left these two coins behind, which my grandma is struggling to identify/ find a link for. Can anyone help?6yr ⋅ Spaghetti-Al-Dente ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Can I resell these stamps? I came into a couple of rolls of them.6yr ⋅ alabamafisherman ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Can anyone tell me what this is please! I know its a print for the first two stamps, thanks!7yr ⋅ adski1662 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Can somebody please tell me what these are? Don't worry, I'm not looking for a value, just a bit of background!6yr ⋅ Mendosus1 ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Part of a well maintained collection. This was amongst the oldest. Found the slight vertical misalignment interesting but I know nothing. Thoughts?6yr ⋅ ReidOutLoud ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Came across this sheet today and was wondering if anybody had info on it? Can't seem to find anything online.6yr ⋅ ampie_sand ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
2 shoe boxes of Newfoundland stamps and envelopes as well as correspondence. . Should I remove them or keep with envelopes. Also world stamps, envelopes and correspondence. Interesting thing is owner collected stamps and some correspondence is with fellow collectors/ sellers.6yr ⋅ chickencape ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Inherited albums with some rather old stamps (penny black and others) How do appraisers charge for assessing value and who should you trust?5yr ⋅ Con-Struct ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
Recently discovered stamps from my great grandfather - Germany, early 1900's8yr ⋅ YITredMR ⋅ r/askStampCollectors
