Wondering where to sell old stamps?
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 near you and online.
With the long history of stamps (fun fact: Britain issued the first stamp on May 6, 1840!) there are tens of thousands of rare and collectible stamps out there.
In today’s post, I’ll cover places where you can sell postage stamps and get the most money.
You can sell all sorts of stamps, including:
- US Stamps
- Foreign stamps
- Mint stamps
- Used stamps
- Singles
- Blocks
- Sheets
- Albums
- Vintage stamps
- Modern stamps
Now, before we get onto the list of places to sell, it’s important to know about the value of stamps.
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How Do I Know if My Stamps are Valuable?
Stamps generally fall into two categories…
- Stamps issued after 1930
- Stamps issued before 1930
Basically, stamps issued after 1930 are worth face value. This means that they’re worth the value of the denomination that’s printed on them. So, if you have a United States postage stamp that is from the 1950s, which says “3 cents” on it, then it’s worth 3 cents today.
While you may think that stamps issued in 1930 are old, they are considered to be modern in the world of stamp collecting.
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.
But, this doesn’t mean that all stamps issued before 1930 are valuable. Many stamps before 1930 are common and don’t have any value. There are many though that are rarer and demand high prices from stamp collectors. So it’s not just the age of a stamp that determines its value, but also its rarity.
If you think that you may have some rare stamps in your collection, you could consider having them appraised by a certified stamp dealer.
Best Places to Sell Old Stamps
Okay, so now you understand a little bit more about what stamps are worth, let’s get started with the list.
Here are the best places to sell your stamps for the most money.
1. Sell Unused Stamps
You can sell unused postage stamps and forever stamps to Sell Unused Stamps.
What’s great is that the company offers a few different payment options, including PayPal, check, and bank wire transfer.
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2. Apfelbaum, Inc.
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.
3. West Coast Stamp Company
The West Coast Stamp Company purchases stamp collections of any size and from every country. It offers a free stamp 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.
4. Miller’s Stamp Company
Miller’s Stamp Company purchases stamps with value, especially “well centered classic U.S. pre 1930.” 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’s 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.
5. Mystic Stamp Company
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.
6. Sotheby’s
If you have some rare stamps in your collection, then contact Sotheby’s. Sotheby’s is an auction company that specializes in fine art, jewels, watches, wine, real estate, and collectibles.
With Sotheby’s, you can sell rare stamps on consignment. The world’s most valuable stamp, the British Guiana 1c Magenta, was actually sold at Sotheby’s New York for $9,480,000. On the website, you can get a stamp collection estimate.
7. WorldwideStamps.com
WorldwideStamps.com purchases most intermediate to advanced worldwide stamp estates and collections. This includes unused US postage stamps, old letters, and correspondence.
It’s 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.
8. American Philatelic Society
Are you a member of the American Philatelic Society? If so, you could sell your stamps through the organization.
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.
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. Now, if you’re not a member of the American Philatelic Society, then you’ll need to sign up for a membership, which costs $45 annually if you’re in the US and up to $65 annually for those who’re outside of the US. New members who are under 30 pay just $25 annually for their membership.
9. eBay and other online auction sites
If you don’t 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’re pricing your stuff for sale.
- Sell stamps on eBay here.
eBay isn’t the only auction site around either.
Here are a few more places to consider:
I actually wrote a post recently about the best online auction websites, so do check that out here for more places to sell stamps.
Where to Sell Stamps for Cash Near Me
Okay, so if you don’t want to sell online, then you might want to know if there are any places that buy stamps near you.
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.
In this section though, I’ve included more places to sell stamps near you.
10. Yard sales
Selling your old stamps at a yard sale can be a great option.
11. Stamp dealers
Selling to a stamp dealer near you can get you cash quickly.
Here are a couple of websites that you can use to find stamp dealers near you:
- American Stamp Dealers Association, Inc.
- American Philatelic Society
- National Stamp Dealers’ Association
12. Stamp Shows
Stamp shows are another option to consider. However, because you’ll need to rent a table or a booth at the show, this isn’t 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.
You could do a quick Google search for the term “stamp shows near me” to find local shows.
Or you can use these sites to find stamp shows near you:
13. Pawn Shops
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’t find anyone who wants to buy your stamps, it wouldn’t hurt to give local or these online pawn shops a try, even if it’s just to get a quote so you can get an idea of how much your stuff is worth.
Final Thoughts
Give the websites above a try and make some cash from your old stamps!
And also consider the in-person options if you’re 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.
I inherited from my father a collection with more than 2000 stamps among them some rarities from the beginning of the 19th century, and beginning of the 20th century I am interested in selling them.
Among them are North American, Lebanese, French Chinese, U.K. , German stamps, many of which have been kept in the family for more than a century.
Do you have duck stamps?
I have 100,000, postage stamps my late grandfather of collections I want sale p
I have variety of papua new Guinea stamp which is dated back in 1980 and 1990 mostly it refers the culture and heritage of the nation and now I’m trying to sell to good buyers
Hello i have found me some books from Romania stamps dated 1872 and some other stamp book from Japan 1871 scott hingeless specialty album looking to sell some rare all in pretty good condition i had them now for like 3 yrs trying to find some one who collects stamps some ww2 stamps and allso i have love letters from ww2 germany the pictures of the ship during the war thank you please just ask me
Hello there
If you still have those stamps, I do collect Japan and Romania. I am not a dealer, just a collector.
Thank you
Frank
Hello I have lots of Japanese and Romania Stamps if you are interested
feel free to write me.
I have stamps from those countries you can email me at mhatchrr@gmail.com
I have my grandma’s old stamp collection. Must be over 1000 deplorable from all over the world and the us. I think the go back to like 1920 to present. Airmail, e.t.c. have unused post cards, metered stamps, e.t.c
hello ,
I do have Romania Stamps 1863- 1941 please contact me shoufangny@gmail.com
I have some Japan and Romania stamps that I would like to sell. Among others.
I’m not sure when your comment was left. But, should you still be interested in stamps from Japan and Romania, I have an abundance. They date from the late 1800’s to the 1970’s. I can send pictures of what I have. There’s TONS of them!
Amy Short Armstead
amyjo.short@yahoo.com
I have all the stamps you need
I am looking for 1st of State Duck Stamps(signed by artist) or a catalog of Duck rymps
Frank my name Kurt I have so many stamps from early 1920s and up to 2000 from numerous country’s are u interested?
I have romnia and japan here my email monicarie6883@ gmail.com
which one email me at mrshaxemall@gmail.com
I have stamps from both countries,, from Japan, they were a gift to this person for doing a good deed, of the King and Queen s wedding, not to many people got these stamps, some form Romania,
if your still interested I have a lot of stamps from Romania and some from Japan and many many more !! please contact me at 352 426 2520
my name is autumn by the way
Hey I do have a lot of American very rare ones..looking to sell asap…
And u wouldn’t believe the prices for some of them….
do you have First of state Duck Stamps or a catalog of same?
i have a collection of stamp and have to sell them contact me on my gmail njasani22@gmail.com
Hi Elizabeth
My name is Patrick & I saw you are looking to sell some stamps I am a beginner but fast learner maybe we can come to some kind of $$ agreement
Regards
Patrick
516-776-8497.cell
or gaelforcenyc@gmail.com email contact
looking forward to maybe hearing from you as I don’t even know if these Request are from? or if they are old or current!! & not 2022
Hi, I have a collection of world wide stamps that I’d like to sell.
Good morning. I have a large variety of all stamps, books, and from a lot of different countries too. I have been looking for a buyer(s) who are fair and honest. The collections of antique and vintage items are dear to my family and me. I am overwhelmed with all of my possessions and I would love to begin selling A.S.A.P.
Please contact me if interested and I will be happy to provide the details. Thanks!
Email if interested, thank you!
I’m happy to send pics upon request as I have quite the collection
Do you have Duck Sta,s?
I have stamps from1100’s through 2700’s USA intrested
I have Romain Denmark Hungarian some from Italy and much more stamps over 1000 stamps.
hello Elizabeth storm my name is oddie. I’m a stamp enthusiast/collector/ buyer/ and sometimes seller . I am also the mentor of local and non local foster children who I introduce into the hobbie of philately. it teaches the kids patience and values . and more great quality’s . I’m interested in seeing the collection in Wich you are talking about please contact me . by email shellodd@gmail.com start the email with the words stamps . so it’s better for me to find anungst the others .
stamps…..Hello, I have a box full of stamps from all over the world. I want to sell them but have no idea of the value or where to start looking. HELP…
Need to get my stamp evaluated and sell…have old stamps of Kenya..ugaanda etc
send pictures of your stamps to shellodd@gmaik.com start the email out with the word “stamps ” so it will be easy for me to find. I’m interested in seeing what you possess
I have a 1858 US
I have also many of stamps from all over the world from 1864-1990.I want to sell my collection.
sell your stamps email shellodd@gmail.com
I have vintage stamps of former president’s, airmail stamps , Olympic’s, ducks,cars,flowers, USA monuments, Foreign stamps, USA FLAGS, much more. Used stamps and non-postal marked.
I have a rare collection of stamps from late 1800 to 1929, included are George washington, benjamin franklin, abraham lincon , thomas jefferson just to name a few,
i also have thousands of collectible stamps from after 1930s that i want to sell
send pics of your stamps to shellodd@gmail.com I’m interested in your collection . start your email with the word “stamps”
I have round a little over 100 stamps that belong to my step dad that he collected when he was in the service he went through WW1, WW2 and Korea from all over the world. Some used some still with glue intact. I’m looking to get them appraised and sold any help to put me in right direction would be greatly appreciated ty
Hello I have a great collection of old postage stamps I have been collecting for years. I have from all over the world. I am selling my collection due to cancer and have not been able to work. Plz contact me at mhatchrr@gmail.com
I have stamp collection that was down from my great grandfather. I have stamps from every country also I have a variety of United mint stamp set’s each with its own folder which contains all the information about the stamp.. Im trying to sell my vintage stamp collection. Eric scallion,
I have stamps, stamps and a good # of rare stamps. Just saw the 10 rarest stamp collection and I have at least 4 if not more of them, including more than one of each.i have 1908 postcards with the rare 1902 B.F. green rare with marking on it, that’s selling on e-bay right now for $9000 All must go!!! aone81958@gmail.com
send pics of stamps to shellodd@gmail.com
Looking to sell my stamp collection, stamps from early 1700’s to 1950 there are are George washington, benjamin franklin, abraham lincon , thomas jefferson Statue of library, the original colonial sets that are unused and still in their package, multiple air mail stamps
Have a collection of very rare old stamps, some in the top rarest and most wanted! Will get rid of them for whatever is offered.. I don’t collect them so I don’t have any use or care for them, they all must go! Contact me, Geoff- 5167883527 thanks..
I saw you are in the 516 area code (like myself) and I am interested in buying stamps I don’t know too much about them yet? but getting better everyday
Patrick 516-776-8497.
I’m going to contact you about these stamps . I hope you answer . and still have your stamps most people say they have a collection just to get a new number or email
I have a very large stamp collection beginning with 1800s thru 1990.
They are world wide.
I’d like to sell them as a collection. Please contact me with offers, requests to view or questions. Thanks
I also have a collection of stamps I would like to sell
i inherited my dad’s collection. He always said that corner sets, first day of issues and other factors influence what the stamp is worth. This article said that after 1930, stamps are just worth face value. Not to collectors. If anyone is interested, I’m ready to sell the collection. There are some European stamps as well.
I’m trying to sell some old stamps from 1946-1980 Australia and some New Zealand 1946-1982 they all they own frame
I have a medium size Postal Stamp collection which I started when I was 8 years old, I have purchased a lot of people’s small collections from all over the World. I have a lot of medium to high price stamps from the US, Germany, Romanian, China, Japan and Also South America, Canada, Russia, and the rest of Europe and the World.
I have three 2 cent harding stamps , also have five unused 3 cent liberty stamps and all together never been apart , and some one 30 cent benjamin franklin and 9 cent benjamin franklin and few others , if interested call me at 405-673-0926 my name is Cody Hunt.
I have Nazi stamps I have worldwide stamps us Asia Ukraine you name it I got it pre-1930 trying to get rid of them at a low low price individually or someone could make me an offer for the whole set and I have hundreds!
Rose color George Washington 2 cent stamp, I have a green colored one I have Netherland Queen stamps I have many of those, one cent Ben Franklin stamp the rare hard to find one somebody who is interested can get back with me please
did you sell your one cent Ben Franklin stamp. if so… for how much?
I have over 300 stamps many of them is is from around the world I even have some I seen on you tube that is consider to be extremely rare I’m trying to sell ASAP
I have a collection of old us postage stamps for sale.
i have 132 postage stamps from 1.cent and up and George Washington and up ? I would like to sell
I have thousands of old stamps from the 1800s up to 1995 I’m guessing, They need to be organized or what have you, but I’ve been working with them for about six months and feels like I’m getting no where! I’d like to email pics to some one to get an idea of what I’m doing is right i need help , i think I’d just like to sell them to someone who can do them justice, i may not be the right person for this collection there’s just so much to this collecting stamps, please someone help me!
I have a collection of old us postage stamps for sale.
We just inherited thousands of stamps. From many different countries. the more I have looked into them I have seen most of them are rare. They were my fathers. He was a major stamp collector. We live in PA and I am not sure what to do with them. We are looking to sell them. The more I look them up they look really expensive. Not all of them but most of them.
hello ,
i have a huge collection of my late father’s stamps . I would like to sell them .
i live in Saudi Arabia . any one near me who like to buy
I have a one cent stamp with George Washington on it in mint condition jest wondering if it worth any thing
i have old stamps 1900s to the 50s i wanta sell
stamp collections for sale, 1840 to QE11 plus many UK first day Covers
Does anyone know what an old old international revenue stamps is worth? it is a one dollar one.
I have a large collection of mostly Jamaican ,but also from the West Indian/ Caribbean countries, stamps from early Queen Victoria to year 2000, and Australian stamps from George 5th on. I live in Port St Lucie
Florida if you are interested in purchasing them send a note to Densin@Hotmail.com
Yes I have a medium collection of stamps 1850s to Present , GOT mostly U.S and New Zealand stamps but have from all over the world… I’m interesting in selling… there probly about 2,500 stamps alltogether… the collection I have is extensive and have 100+ pre 1930s stamps some as old as 1850. Please contact me at kevinfry515@gmail.com… I will forward pictures of whatever ur interested in… thank u
I have old Postage Stamps from around the world I’m selling. Email me for more information and pictures
stephensa611@gmail.com
I have old stamps from the 30 and 40 some new, and a lot of old stamps from the 50s and 60s. I collected stamps as a kid and now I am 78.