postage stamp collection

Are stamp collections worth any money?

Most non-collectors believe that stamp collections are very valuable, and are the ticket to that round-the-world cruise. Unfortunately, we live in the real world, where many collections are worth no more than a few hundred dollars. Some are worth several hundred dollars, or perhaps a few thousand.

How much does it cost to have a stamp collection appraised?

Appraisals are not free - many stamp dealers charge about $50 an hour with an average collection taking a few hours. For high value collections this can be a cost effective way to get an idea of the collection's value.

Are stamps on envelopes worth anything?

Stamps are usually more valuable if…

In good condition: It may be stating the obvious, but a stamp which is in the same state as when issued by the Post Office (mint with full original gum) will be worth more than one which has been previously hinged or damaged.

What stamps are worth a lot of money?

The 10 Most Valuable U.S. Stamps

• The Inverted Jenny. (Courtesy of Siegel Auction Gallery) ...

• 1847 Issue Block of 16 of Ben Franklin. ...

• Almanac Stamp of 1765 or 1766. ...

• 'Blue Boy' Alexandria Postmaster's Provisional. ...

• 1869 Pictorials—Inverted Center Errors. ...

• Two-Cent Blue Hawaiian Missionary. ...

• 1860 Stolen Pony Cover. ...

• Pan American Inverts.