If you love collecting stamps but don’t know how and where to sell it then don’t worry as we are here to help you with this. You can now sell your stamps very easily, thanks to online auction platforms, like eBay.
All you need to do is get a regional catalogue, note the catalogue number, choose a price for the item you're selling, and then list it. Simple right? In reality, a catalogue is not even necessary. Simply conduct a search for the item on eBay, check out the prices, and list it at the price you think the stamp or cover is worth in view of similar items.
Actually, it's not that easy. It involves more than just listing and selling. A stamp may occasionally—or even frequently—be so common as to not draw any interest. Therefore, the fact that your stamp is better than the average is to your advantage.
Stamp collectors are an extremely picky group of customers, therefore they only buy from sellers who take the time to completely and precisely explain their products, offer high-quality scans, and provide satisfaction guarantees. Choose a higher starting price for an item if it is clearly superior to 90% of other comparable things being offered.
Most stamps have very little or no collecting value. Almost everything your great-grandfather tore out of his envelopes from the 1920s to the present falls under this category. You might be in luck if he saved the entire envelope, or "cover." The ones that weren't utilized very frequently are the ones that do have value.
Finding and Bidding on Stamps on eBay
To find stamps on eBay, you must use a variety of search methods. Entering the country and catalogue number is the simplest.
For those indicated by specialty catalogue numbers, don't pass them up. You can find the catalogues you need at a reputable dealer in philatelic literature. Catalogues are also available from dealers of stamp supplies.
You should do a survey of the eBay stamp dealers, using their feedback rating as a guide. You'll eventually locate one with the items you acquire in the desired condition. Since you were aware of the condition when buying, it should also be a top priority when selling.
Selling Stamps
While you are aware that the three most important factors when selling real estate are location, location, and location, the same is applicable to the selling conditions for stamps. A mistaken description is the quickest way to lose credibility when customers leave detailed comments on your product.
If you plan to sell more expensive stamps, you must have the stamp certified as authentic by an expert. After all, you don't want an unhappy client to send you the stamp back for a refund. And you definitely don't want the negative comments that would come with that return.
Getting the Stamp to Your Customer
When packing the item for shipping, never use tape anywhere near the stamp. It's acceptable to use packing tape on the package's outside. Any type of tape should never be placed close to philatelic items. Use a stiffener the thickness of the poster board to enclose stamps that have previously been applied on a clean approval card and sealed with a plastic bag or cover. To tighten the package and keep the stamps in place during delivery, you can tape the exterior of the stiffener.
Although it's typically a good idea to use eBay's shipping service, which includes a USPS tracking number, many people only buy insurance for more expensive items. Unless you are shipping a significant quantity, it is too expensive to ship stamps via UPS.
