Stamp Collections For Sale
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 100+ Different Worldwide Stamp Collection Lot 486 $2.03 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 36m |
 Disney Stamp Collection 200 Different Stamps $38.00 Time Remaining: 6d 20h 50m Buy It Now for only: $38.00 |
 MNH German Collection 1969 1980 $12.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 43m |
 Albania Very Nice Collection of MNH StampsC 219 $2.75 Time Remaining: 26d 18h 26m Buy It Now for only: $2.75 |
 Fabulous Canada Mint and Use Stamp Collection $44.95 Time Remaining: 48m |
 German Collection 1880 1980s DDR $14.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 49m |
 Somalia Collection of MNH Stamps805 C $2.50 Time Remaining: 8d 14h 31m Buy It Now for only: $2.50 |
 Switzerland Stamp Collection $18.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 50m |
 Germany Stamp Collection w Saar $26.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 54m |
 EXTREMELY VALUABLE US AND WORLD STAMP COLLECTION THOUSANDS STAMPS $3,900.00 Time Remaining: 4d 6h 52m Buy It Now for only: $3,900.00 |
 WORLD WIDE COLLECTION OF STAMPS OFF PAPER MOSTLY OLDER COM DEFIN $2.14 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 57m |
 British Empire w South Africa Newfoundland Etc Stamp Collection $44.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 57m |
 STANLEY GIBBONS CW ALL WORLD STAMP COLLECTION FROM 1800S $947.62 Time Remaining: 28d 17h 53m Buy It Now for only: $947.62 |
 Lithuania Latvia Stamp Collection $38.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 59m |
 WORLD WIDE COLLECTION OF STAMPS OFF PAPER MOSTLY OLDER COM DEFIN $2.20 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h |
 NEARLY COMPLETE US Commemorative Collection 1941 1960 All MINT NEVER HINGED $24.95 Time Remaining: 26d 21h 32m Buy It Now for only: $24.95 |
 Romania Stamp Collection w Philharmonic Sheets $11.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h |
 WORLD WIDE COLLECTION OF STAMPS OFF PAPER MOSTLY OLDER COM DEFIN $2.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 3m |
 NIcaragua Collection of Older MNH StampsC $2.60 Time Remaining: 7d 1h 7m Buy It Now for only: $2.60 |
 Collection of United Kindgdom Stamps Set of 36 used $9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 4m |
 Germany Collection of 1900 1924 period Most stamp MNH $14.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 4m |
 British Colonies Nice Collection of MNH StampsG 1221 $3.95 Time Remaining: 27d 40m Buy It Now for only: $3.95 |
 WORLD WIDE COLLECTION OF STAMPS OFF PAPER MOSTLY OLDER COM DEFIN $2.84 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 6m |
 WORLD COLLECTION IN 3 OLD ALBUMS + LOOSE IN TIN $102.83 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 29m Buy It Now for only: $102.83 |
 WORLDWIDE COUNTRY COLLECTIONS EARLY MID STAMPS ALBUM PAGES ++++ $78.99 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 9m |
 Excellently Maintained German Democratic Republic Postage Stamp Collection $8.95 Time Remaining: 1h 11m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 |
 Used off Paper 500 WW Stamps From huge collection $6.99 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 28m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 German Postage Stamp Collection from the 1980s through 1990s $8.95 Time Remaining: 1h 11m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 |
 Striking Postage Stamp Collection from Germany from 1970s through 2006 $7.95 Time Remaining: 1h 11m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 Beautiful 15 Volume World Wide Stamp Collection $399.00 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 45m Buy It Now for only: $399.00 |
 Well kept US Postage Stamp Collection from 1950s through 1990s $16.95 Time Remaining: 1h 11m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 WORLD WIDE COLLECTION OF STAMPS OFF PAPER MOSTLY OLDER COM DEFIN $2.59 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 11m |
 Italy and Area Stamp Collection $59.99 Time Remaining: 24d 8h 34m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 Vintage Stamp Collection US International w Harris Album old stamps $14.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 15m |
 MINT US OLD EARLY VINTAGE STAMPS COLLECTION LOT IN STOCK PAGE MNH ORIGINAL GUM $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 32m |
 Disney Stamp Collection 400 Different Mint $69.00 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 15m Buy It Now for only: $69.00 |
 Germany Mint Stamps Collection in an Album Very Good Value $99.99 Time Remaining: 1h 32m |
 Zip lovers LK Crisp odd collection of Older US Zip Blocks Lot ZipQ MNHOG $8.62 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 38m |
 Germany Third Reich Stamp Collection 200 Different $54.99 Time Remaining: 12d 14h 15m Buy It Now for only: $54.99 |
 ANDORRA FRENCH STAMPS 1971 3 COLLECTION $44.65 Time Remaining: 1h 46m |
 BAVARIA COLLECTION YEARS 1849 1940 MIXED AF $174.83 Time Remaining: 1h 47m |
 The London 1908 Olympic Games COLLECTION Commemorative LOT stamp WORLDWIDE Sheet $35.00 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 40m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 FIRST DAY COVER COLLECTION $4.25 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 47m |
 French Colonies Nice Collection of MNH StampsB 1118 $3.50 Time Remaining: 24d 2h 56m Buy It Now for only: $3.50 |
 Large Old US Plate Blocks Stamp Collection Lot Acumulation Mint NHOG $13.50 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 47m |
 IRA PERSIA NICE COLLECTION OF MINT STAMPS LOT 16 $3.99 Time Remaining: 1h 48m |
 Giant Collection 1000 Different Large Colorful Topical Pictorial World Stamps $19.95 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 3m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 IRAN PERSIA NICE COLLECTION OF MINT STAMPS LOT 17 $3.99 Time Remaining: 1h 49m |
 CANADA BLOCK COLLECTION SC 235 363 NH CV 28390 $53.57 Time Remaining: 1h 49m |
 St Thomas Principe 150 different stamps collection $9.95 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 36m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 IRAN PERSIA NICE COLLECTION OF MINT STAMPS LOT 18 $3.99 Time Remaining: 1h 50m |
 IRAN PERSIA NICE COLLECTION OF MINT STAMPS LOT 19 $3.99 Time Remaining: 1h 51m |
 MASSIVE WORLD STAMP COLLECTION BOX LOT 1244 $1,499.99 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 38m Buy It Now for only: $1,499.99 |
 Mint Collection 1979 1985 $50.00 Time Remaining: 1h 52m |
 IRAN PERSIA NICE COLLECTION OF MINT STAMPS LOT 20 $3.99 Time Remaining: 1h 53m |
 Princess Diana Stamp Collection 100 Different Stamps $28.00 Time Remaining: 22d 19h 55m Buy It Now for only: $28.00 |
 CHRISTMAS ISLANDS STAMPS COLLECTION $44.18 Time Remaining: 1h 53m |
 DAHOMEY STAMPS MIXED MINT AND USED COLLECTION $64.86 Time Remaining: 1h 53m |
 Indo China Stamp Collection $49.99 Time Remaining: 29d 8h 54m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 CZECHOSLAKIA SHEET COLLECTION SC 239 3076 CV 52200 $92.07 Time Remaining: 1h 53m |
The Price Of Your Stamp Collection
Stamp collecting is the act of gathering the stamps. Stamps are basically the labels placed on the letters as charge for the postal delivery. They are issued by the country or by the post office.
It is considered as the one of the most popular hobbies in the world. This is an undisputed facts. Millions of stamp collectors share the enthusiasm and desire. In the United States alone, there are at least 20 million Americans who pursue the hobby.
Philately is another endeavor related to stamp collecting, although not to be confused. The goal of stamp collecting is to simply collect. Philately on the other hand is the study of postage stamps and other matters related. This does not necessarily includes the act of collecting stamps nor does stamp collecting necessarily includes the study of it.
Stamps
The first stamp was issued in United Kingdom. The idea was put forth by an English civil servant Rowland Hill as a postal reform. This suggested for a uniform prepaid rate in the postage of letters. This is to make the system more efficient and less expensive.
It was 1840 when the first one-penny stamp was issued in the UK. It was called the Penny Black and it displayed a monarchy, Queen Victoria. After the issuance of the first stamp, the country witness a large increase in the amount of mails sent.
The quest to collect stamps came next, just some time after the first postage stamp was issued. It was claimed by some that the act of collecting increased when when the first lists were issued in 1861. Major collectors then began to consciously pour their efforts into acquiring more for their collection.
The good thing about collecting stamps is that apart from their aesthetic appeal, they give a lot when it comes to history. They are in some way records too of the many aspects, like geography, politics, art or religion, of a certain civilization.
Ways of Collecting Stamps
It is fairly easy to collect stamps. Simply collect all the stamps used in the mails sent to you, especially those coming from other countries and you get your first collection with no expense at all.
Once you have started, you will have a glance of different stamps, their various sizes, illustrations, countries of origin and colors. From this point on, some would choose to narrow down their choices in collecting. Some would go for stamps of a particular country. Some would collect only stamps of a particular decade. Others would be more interested with the hard to find ones.
If there is enough number of stamp collectors in your network, you can easily make trades for the ones you have. You can exchange whatever you have in doubles. You can also ask from other people who are not into collecting. They can simply give to you the stamps used in the mails they received.
The usual way by which serious and advanced stamp collectors acquire the additions to their set is to purchase stamps. Stamps can be bought in stamp shops, auctions and even from other people or collectors.
Purchasing Stamps
Definitive stamps are the common type received in the mail. They are generally printed daily. They can be easily bought from the postage service. There is no need for price guide for these stamps. They are indicated by the face value.
The special type is called the commemorative stamp. It is issued only for a limited time. Commemorative stamps are issued to celebrate an event or anniversary or honor a person or historical figure.
They can be acquired from stamp dealers. Stamp dealers are point persons you can ask questions about the stamps, including the price of certain stamps and even the valuation of your collection. The prices however will vary when it comes to commemorative stamps and some can be really expensive, especially the hard-to-find ones.
Stamp Price Guide
Any serious stamp collector would know that the stamp catalogue is the ultimate guide when it comes to postage stamps details and especially the price. Comprehensive stamp catalogues could provide the prices of old stamps to the ones recently released.
The stamp shop is the traditional refuge when searching for the stamp catalogues. It can even have its own price list or price guide for the local stamps or for any special stamps the shop may choose to showcase.
There are also further options now, especially with the help of technology. The Internet is a good resource to know the prices of stamps. Stamp catalogues can be purchased online already, some even for free. Web sites dedicated to stamp collecting offer also features like viewing the stamps and indicating their prices. Some can even go as far as classify the stamps.
With the encouraging environment given now by technology and by other stamp collectors to the market, it is not difficult anymore to start the hobby of stamp collecting. Price guides for one educate enough a beginner to know what to expect when buying stamps for the collection. Despite the changes brought about by technology in communications, definitely stamp collecting is still here, to stay.
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