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Sell your stamp collections at the right price
The collection of stamps is a kind of distraction that attracts many enthusiasts. Indeed, in some countries like Belgium, this hobby is the daily life of certain people who have collections rich in history and rarity. But there is a time when these people plan to sell their collection of stamps. Whether you want to move on, or simply free up space, Philately stamp We offer you a service which will consist in assessing and buying your collection of stamps in Belgium.
Why sell your collection of stamps?
Are you attached to your collection of stamps because it is on the part of a philatelist parent? Are you a stamp collector in Belgium and have trouble selling your collection? If this is the case, be aware that an specialist in old postal brands can help you get a few thousand euros from your collection. In 2021 for example, a stamp was sold for $ 8,307 million. It is the most expensive stamp in the world and its name is nothing other than the "one hundred magenta". This is one of the reasons why you need to sell your collection of stamps.
Your collection takes up space and you no longer enrich it? It may be the right time to sell it. This strategy will allow you to have space at home. You will also take advantage of your collection. Another reason why you need to sell your collection of stamps is the preservation of value. Some collections lose their value over time especially if they are not maintained. The stamps deteriorate because of bad conservation conditions. If you sell them in time, you will benefit from their value.
If you need money to carry out a project for example, you can also sell your collection of stamps to finance the latter. You may not know it, but a well-maintained collection is worth a large sum of money. In addition, if you have lost the craze for philately , sell your collection will release your mind. An object that we love more often becomes a charge. Philately stamp is at your disposal to assess and buy your collections in Belgium. We are at your service to support you in this process. So do not hesitate and contact Philately stamp to find out how are your stamps worth.
How to determine the real value of your collection of postage stamps?
When you have no philately experience, it can be difficult to determine the value of a stamp. Indeed, the philatelic market is a random market. Except for famous stamps, a stamp does not always have a fixed value. Before selling your collection of stamps, it is important to master the elements that allow the estimation of their value.
The best solution is to be helped by a philatelist expert, by an auction house (without auctioneer) or a platform for the sale or purchase of conventional stamps to carry out a free assessment.
Indeed, philately stamp, for example, is part of a federation and has access to the elements necessary for the objective assessment of a collection of postage stamps. We have rating catalogs that facilitate the estimate. We can therefore help you know the real value of your collection of postal stamps according to three parameters, namely the scarcity of parts, their quality and demand.
The rarity of the stamp
The rarity of a postal stamp is generally easy to determine, even without much expertise. Just consult our specialized or generalist philatelic catalogs. We can for example know the quantity published at the start to estimate the degree of rarity of the room. This allows you to appreciate the availability of the part.
There are also particularly famous stamps that do not almost circulate. There are others who have special printing errors and have been removed from traffic. They are also considered rare stamps. However, the rare a stamp, the more value it has.
The quality of the stamp collection
The quality of a postal stamp is mainly determined from the appearance of the room. For example, consider:
- The overall state of the part: a stamp in perfect condition will have greater market value than a stamp damaged by tears, folds, etc. ;
- The state of the gum, that is to say from the glue to the back;
- Centering: this is the balance between the motif, the drawing and the margin of the stamp. The more correct and neat the centering, the more precious the timbre;
- The sharpness of the toce;
The obliteration of stamps
An obliterated stamp is a stamp which has already been used as part of the postage of a letter and which, therefore, bears a cancellation mark (or a postal cachet). They are more common than new stamps. The market value of new stamps is generally lower than that of ancient stamps, because they are without postal cachet and have never served.
In addition, if you have a stamp glued to an envelope, it is better not to try to remove it, because you may damage it and further reduce its market value. But if a stamp is obliterated, its market value can be improved if it is a rare stamp.
On the other hand, it is preferable that the part is in perfect condition. This will allow you to get a better value from the rating. Indeed, if the mark of a cachet is sufficient, the overload can negatively affect the rating of the stamps.
The authenticity of stamps
Some stamps, even those that are rare pieces, can be counterfeits. It will be difficult for you to resell this type of parts. The verification of authenticity can be decisive to know the real value of the part. However, certain elements indicate the authentic character of a collection. This is for example the presence of guarantee certificates in the stamp album.
Demand
The demand for a stamp is not always easy to determine. However, there are characteristics that make a stamp easier to sell than others. These are for example:
- The origin of the stamp: stamps issued in certain countries or during certain historical periods have the particularity of being more expensive than others because they are more sought after by collectors. The stamps issued for specific events are also sought after;
- The seniority: the age of a stamp can give it an exceptional character. Ancient stamps are also highly sought after by collectors. They have great value. A stamp is said to be old when it was issued before the 1950s.
That said, it should be noted that, since 1990, the number of collectors has significantly dropped. With the transformation of the communication landscape and the rise of ICT, postal mail is used less and less. The value of the stamps has therefore experienced a certain discount.
Thus, some stamps may not find buyers. The stamps for which we find strong demand are famous and rare stamps. They generally succeed in retaining their value on the philatelic market. So, if you want to know the price or estimate of the price of your stamp collection, the expertise of a philatelist is essential.
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