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Whether you have got a collection of rare vintage stamps or just a few new yet valuable postage stamps, there are many places and people who buy stamps<\/a> near you and online.<\/p>\n With the long history of stamps<\/a> (fun fact: Britain issued the first stamp on May 6, 1840!) there are tens of thousands of rare and collectible stamps out there.<\/p>\n In today\u2019s post, I\u2019ll cover places where you can sell postage stamps and get the most money.<\/p>\n Now, before we get onto the list of places to sell, it\u2019s important to know about the value of stamps.<\/p>\n Stamps generally fall into two categories\u2026<\/p>\n Basically, stamps issued after 1930 are worth face value. This means that they\u2019re worth the value of the denomination that\u2019s printed on them. So, if you have a United States postage stamp that is from the 1950s, which says \u201c3 cents\u201d on it, then it\u2019s worth 3 cents today.<\/p>\n While you may think that stamps issued in 1930 are old, they are considered to be modern in the world of stamp collecting.<\/p>\n Stamps issued before 1930 are generally worth more than their face value. Some stamps can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars more. Usually, collectible stamps were issued before 1930.<\/p>\n But, this doesn\u2019t mean that all stamps issued before 1930 are valuable. Many stamps before 1930 are common and don\u2019t have any value. There are many though that are rarer and demand high prices from stamp collectors. So it\u2019s not just the age of a stamp that determines its value, but also its rarity.<\/p>\n If you think that you may have some rare stamps in your collection, you could consider having them appraised by a certified stamp dealer.<\/p>\n Okay, so now you understand a little bit more about what stamps are worth, let\u2019s get started with the list.<\/p>\n Here are the best places to sell your stamps for the most money.<\/p>\n You can sell unused postage stamps and forever stamps to Sell Unused Stamps.<\/p>\n What\u2019s great is that the company offers a few different payment options, including PayPal, check, and bank wire transfer.<\/p>\n Since 1910, Apfelbaum, Inc. has been buying and selling quality stamps. You can get an immediate cash payment and ship your stamps to the company for free. The best part is that Apfelbaum, Inc. will even give you a comprehensive appraisal on your stamp collection for free. It also travels to view and evaluate stamp collections.<\/p>\n The West Coast Stamp Company purchases stamp collections of any size and from every country. It offers a free stamp<\/a> collection appraisal as well. The West Coast Stamp Company will pay to ship your stamp collection or it can travel to you. The best part is that you get paid the same day via bank wire transfer.<\/p>\n Miller\u2019s Stamp Company purchases stamps with value, especially \u201cwell centered classic U.S. pre 1930.\u201d <\/em>According to the company, no collection is too large. You can mail your stamps to the company or you can make an appointment and bring your stamps in-person to sell them. It\u2019s a legit place to sell, as the company is a member of the American Stamp Dealers Association (ASDA), The American Philatelic Association (APS), and many other reputable organizations.<\/p>\n The Mystic Stamp Company has been in the stamp marketing industry since 1923! In the past five years, the company has spent more than $70 million dollars and is looking for more stamp collections to buy. You can ship your stamps to the Mystic Stamp Company, and the company will pay you on the spot.<\/p>\n If you have some rare stamps in your collection, then contact Sotheby\u2019s. Sotheby\u2019s is an auction company that specializes in fine art, jewels, watches, wine, real estate, and collectibles.<\/p>\n With Sotheby\u2019s, you can sell rare stamps on consignment. The world\u2019s most valuable stamp, the British Guiana 1c Magenta, was actually sold at Sotheby\u2019s New York for $9,480,000. On the website, you can get a stamp collection estimate.<\/p>\n WorldwideStamps.com purchases most intermediate to advanced worldwide stamp estates and collections. This includes unused US postage stamps, old letters, and correspondence.<\/p>\n It\u2019s mostly after individual country collections with just one country in one album, or a narrow group of countries. It also likes large multi-volume worldwide collections, which are most often Scott Blue International albums or Minkus Global albums. You can find more about what types of stamps the company is looking for on its website.<\/p>\n Are you a member of the American Philatelic Society? If so, you could sell your stamps through the organization.<\/p>\n The APS helps members to buy and sell philatelic material. It has two options for selling, which are through its Circuit Mail Sales or online at StampStore.org.<\/p>\n You can learn more about how these selling options work on the American Philatelic Society website, which is linked in the heading to this section.\u00a0 Now, if you\u2019re not a member of the American Philatelic Society, then you\u2019ll need to sign up for a membership, which costs $45 annually if you\u2019re in the US and up to $65 annually for those who\u2019re outside of the US. New members who are under 30 pay just $25 annually for their membership.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have a large collection or your collection is particularly valuable, then you may want to sell them on eBay. You can set your own price, which is great, as you have more control over how much money you make from selling your stamps. Do keep in mind that eBay does charge you a commission on your sales. So do factor that in when you\u2019re pricing your stuff for sale.<\/p>\n eBay isn\u2019t the only auction site around either.<\/p>\n Here are a few more places to consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n I actually wrote a post recently about the best online auction websites, so do check that out here<\/a> for more places to sell stamps.<\/p>\n Okay, so if you don\u2019t want to sell online, then you might want to know if there are any places that buy stamps near you.<\/p>\n Now, some of the companies above allowed you to sell stamps both online and in-person, with companies like Apfelbaum, Inc. even traveling to view and evaluate stamp collections.<\/p>\n In this section though, I\u2019ve included more places to sell stamps near you.<\/p>\n Selling your old stamps at a yard sale can be a great option.<\/p>\n Selling to a stamp dealer near you can get you cash quickly.<\/p>\n Here are a couple of websites that you can use to find stamp dealers near you:<\/strong><\/p>\n Stamp shows are another option to consider. However, because you\u2019ll need to rent a table or a booth at the show, this isn\u2019t the best option for those who have small collections. If you have a large stamp collection though, then this is definitely an option to consider.<\/p>\n You could do a quick Google search for the term \u201cstamp shows near me\u201d to find local shows.<\/p>\n Or you can use these sites to find stamp shows near you:<\/strong><\/p>\n I usually advise against selling valuable at local pawnshops mainly because you can get more money for your stuff from other places. But if you have exhausted all the other options and can\u2019t find anyone who wants to buy your stamps, it wouldn\u2019t hurt to give local or these online pawn shops<\/a> a try, even if it\u2019s just to get a quote so you can get an idea of how much your stuff is worth.<\/p>\n Give the websites above a try and make some cash from your old stamps!<\/p>\n And also consider the in-person options if you\u2019re looking to sell stamps locally. Do you have any tips on where to sell old stamps? If so, share them with us in the comments section below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
How Do I Know if My Stamps are Valuable?<\/h2>\n
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Best Places to Sell Old Stamps<\/h2>\n
1. Sell Unused Stamps<\/a><\/h3>\n
2. Apfelbaum, Inc.<\/a><\/h3>\n
3. West Coast Stamp Company<\/a><\/h3>\n
4. Miller\u2019s Stamp Company<\/a><\/h3>\n
5. Mystic Stamp Company<\/a><\/h3>\n
6. Sotheby\u2019s<\/a><\/h3>\n
7. WorldwideStamps.com<\/a><\/h3>\n
8. American Philatelic Society<\/a><\/h3>\n
9. eBay and other online auction sites<\/h3>\n
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Where to Sell Stamps for Cash Near Me<\/h2>\n
10. Yard sales<\/h3>\n
11. Stamp dealers<\/h3>\n
12. Stamp Shows<\/h3>\n
13. Pawn Shops<\/h3>\n
Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n