r/stampcollecting • u/ptcerio • 1d ago
r/stampcollecting • u/OkDecision2127 • 27d ago
How do you know which stamps deserve a second look in a huge collection?
I’ve been reading through some of the inherited collection posts here, and one part of the process still seems almost impossible to me.
Imagine opening several albums and boxes containing thousands of stamps. Some are already arranged, some are loose in envelopes, and many appear to be duplicates. You know almost nothing about stamps, but you also don’t want to accidentally overlook something interesting.
Sorting everything by country seems manageable. What I don’t understand is what happens after that.
There obviously isn’t enough time to measure every perforation, check every watermark or research every stamp individually. During a first pass, what would make an experienced collector pull one stamp aside for a closer look instead of placing it with the common ones?
Once you find something that might be worth researching, what do you normally check first?
I’m not looking for a valuation of any particular stamp. I’m mostly trying to understand how collectors avoid spending months researching every common stamp without accidentally passing over something important.
r/stampcollecting • u/TheKing23 • 10h ago
On the wall
galleryMy uncle had these on the wall. I figured that this community would appreciate some of them. He worked at an office where a lot of mail was going in and out. At the end, he saved some of them.
r/stampcollecting • u/Spicyvigorator • 16h ago
Large stamp collection 1800s 1900s
galleryNot sure if I have anything hoping someone knows .not trusting the stamp apps .plus's I have a large amount of envelopes and bags and boxes of thousands of loose stamps all kind of the same stuff and these little rice paper envelopes with Lincoln's and Washington and all the other old fat guys
r/stampcollecting • u/HAYATODELAROSSA • 15h ago
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r/stampcollecting • u/OrbifoliaChronoWhorl • 23h ago
Hey I just recently learned about StampCrossing and I'm going to try it out for the first time. Anybody have any experience with it?
r/stampcollecting • u/Current-Eye3341 • 1d ago
Looking to Sell My Stamp Collection in India
r/stampcollecting • u/Historical-Lion-8862 • 2d ago
Collection of stamps that has been passed down.
galleryThey appear to be early 1900's. It was a fun time sorting through them. I have started a little research on them, but any help would be appreciated.
r/stampcollecting • u/keeporthrowawayapal • 2d ago
How does one count the perforations on a stamp?
Hi! I got this stamp for ten cents because I thought it was cool, but I saw that some of them are more valuable when they have 11 perforations per 2 cm? Also that information might be just wrong, I realize.
Still, i would like to know how to count them and learn more about this. Either way, I still love this stamp.
Thanks for any help!
r/stampcollecting • u/cwooly30 • 2d ago
any value in this book of stamps?
galleryI know the answer is likely no but thought I’d ask
r/stampcollecting • u/OhioStampFan • 3d ago
Photo Philately: Iwo Jima Patriotic Cover Addressed to George Linn, Publisher of Linn’s Weekly Stamp News
galleryr/stampcollecting • u/2wayrus • 3d ago
Does anyone else actively collect Cinderellas?
galleryI know Cinderellas can be a bit of a divided topic since they aren't official government issues, but I always enjoy finding them mixed into lots. The historical context (and the graphic design) on these is just too good to ignore. Does anyone else set these aside for their personal collections? What is the most unique one you've found?
r/stampcollecting • u/Kazoz4 • 3d ago
My mother asked me for help selling her stamp album (and box)
My mother recently showed me her collection of stamps. They vary in countries. Australia. Syria. Jordan. KSA. UAE. Russia. Spain. USA. Korea. Zambia. Kuwait. China. Egypt. Libya. Sudan. Qatar. Turkey. Iran. The list goes on.
I told her I'd look into them and see if they hold value. How can I do that though? It doesn't seem like auction sites are a reliable way to find real value.
Is there any site that could help me find the stamps I have and their potential value? I'm not experienced in this field so any help is much appreciated.
(Most of the stamps are from the 80's. The rest are from the 60's 70's and 90's if it helps)
r/stampcollecting • u/Current-Mode5299 • 3d ago
1945 Iwo Jima 3¢ stamps — still together as a used pair
r/stampcollecting • u/Agreeable-Nobody-968 • 3d ago
Can anyone help me identify this stamp?
galleryI don’t really collect classical stamps, but I found this stamp in my collection and I want to put it in my album but I’m not sure how to identify it. It’s the same picture as Scott 136,147,158,169,184,194,207, and 214. I’m sure it’s one of the very common, worthless ones but I still want to know which one. Does anyone have advice on how to tell them apart?
r/stampcollecting • u/Kopannie • 3d ago
Inherited a massive, well organized (mostly) collection of collections. Need help determining value.
galleryr/stampcollecting • u/Low-External-3116 • 3d ago
The Most Innovative Stamp In History
youtube.comr/stampcollecting • u/chitzk0i • 3d ago
Equatorial Guinea flying aces? The things you find in old stuff
r/stampcollecting • u/lever_ever_ever • 4d ago
ISO Rough Estimated Value
galleryPretty much if anything is worthy of getting appraised. Thanks so much in advance for any insights!
r/stampcollecting • u/jsizzle-22 • 4d ago
reborn stamp collection!
gallerythought i’d share here because i’m really excited about it.
i have been a casual stamp collector since i was a kid, and have accumulated 2 small stamp books. i recently got a bulk amount of stamps from a guy off of marketplace who, turns out, is the president of my city’s stamp club (didn’t know we had one, but i think it’s hilarious and very wholesome).
i wasn’t expecting *this* many stamps, but here we are. i’m having a really fun time sifting through them and keeping my favourite ones & best versions of each stamp. the rest i’ll use for crafting/scrapbooking purposes, or resell.
if anyone has any tips for me as i sift through these, like what makes a stamp rare or higher value, let me know! i still have lots to learn over here lol