Where can I sell my stamps in South Africa?

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Where can I sell my stamps in South Africa?

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Which site is best for selling stamps?

Sotheby’s is your best resource for selling rare stamps at auction. Since our first postage stamps auction was held in 1872, Sotheby’s has represented the most significant and famous philatelists, including Sir Maxwell Joseph, Ryohei Ishikawa, Robert Gibbs, Sir Gawaine Baillie and Lady Mairi Bury.

What are the most valuable South African stamps?

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  • NEW REPUBLIC 1886-87 SG9 Mint.
  • CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1882 SG44 Mint.
  • SOUTH AFRICA 1930 SGO13da Official.
  • SOUTH AFRICA 1926 SGO4 Official.
  • SOUTH AFRICA 1935 SGO29 Official.
  • SOUTH AFRICA 1939 SGD26/a Postage Due.

Can you cash in stamps?

Most retailers (including the Post Office) won’t allow the return of postage stamps for a cash refund, and typically only offer exchanges. Instead, you can use a postage buying service to get a cash refund for your stamps.

Can you sell postage stamps?

Today, you can purchase stamps at a variety of locations, such as convenience stores, grocery stores and even warehouses. Reselling stamps is not illegal. Although you need approval to act as an official contractor or participate in USPS programs, you are free to resell your new or used postage stamps.

Are stamp collections worth anything today?

The short answer to this is yes. Stamp collections can be valuable. Not all stamp collections will be worth a significant amount of money. But some collections may include certain stamps that mean the value exceeds what you may expect.

Who is philatelist?

a person who collects stamps as a hobby or investment:By following the points below, new philatelists will be able to start their stamp collection and enjoy the benefits of collecting.

Who will buy my stamp collection?

Chapter 7: How Can I Sell My Stamp Collection?

  • Local Dealer: Dealers handle both collections and individual stamps.
  • Mail Order Dealer: If you’re not going local, consider working with a mail order dealer.
  • American Philatelic Society Circuit Sales:
  • Auction House:

Where can I have a stamp collection valued?

Where To Get Stamps Valued

  • An auction house. Many auction houses will have their own team who can appraise the value of a stamp collection.
  • The Philatelic Traders Society. The Philatelic Traders’ Society (PTS) was formed in 1929 and is a UK based society with members from around the world.
  • Stampex.

What do stamp collectors need?

4. What special equipment do you need?

  • Magnifying glass – to examine your stamps up close.
  • Tongs – to pick up and move stamps.
  • Perforation gauge – to measure perforations along the edges of your stamps.
  • Watermark detector fluid – to enhance a watermark, design, or pattern pressed into the stamp during manufacturing.

What’s another name for stamp collector?

philatelist
So a philatelist is literally a person who “loves stamps.” The world of the philatelist is a strange and tiny one. It makes one wonder why someone starts collecting stamps in the first place.

How do I sell my old stamp collection?

9 ways to sell your stamp collection

  1. Stamp magazines. The reputable publication ‘Stamp Magazine’ (above) is available from larger newsagents and the classified advertising section will help you to locate dealers and collectors who offer a valuation service.
  2. Stamp fairs.
  3. Philatelic Traders Society.
  4. Sell at auction.

How do I get rid of my stamp collection?

Selling to a dealer is the easiest way to get rid of a complete collection. However, many dealers are likely to lowball you if they suspect you aren’t familiar with the market for stamps.

How do you sell stamps?

Ways to sell your stamps

  1. Using a stamp dealer. It is vital to understand that dealers are often also collectors in search of a bargain.
  2. Stamp fairs.
  3. Stamp Magazine.
  4. Selling stamps on eBay.
  5. Donating stamps to a charity.
  6. Selling stamps at auction.
  7. Selling stamps by Private Treaty Sale.

Is stamp collecting still popular?

Today, more than 5 million people in the U.S. alone collect, preserve, and trade or sell stamps. If you are considering becoming a “philatelist,” A.K.A. a stamp collector, as a hobby or an investment, there are a few things you should consider before you get started.

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