A question regarding some stamps I found…..
Summary: msmaggie060 found some stamps while going through their in-laws' belongings and was unsure whether to list them for sale due to their possible low value. pjcdn2005 tagged ricarmic, who estimated the stamps might be worth a couple of dollars, suggesting not to start the auction too low to avoid underselling. byto253 proposed starting the auction at $4.99. Meanwhile, reallynicestamps suggested giving the stamps to a child related to the in-laws as a keepsake, highlighting the sentimental value and suggesting the use of a stamp catalog for identification.
I know nothing about stamps but I found these when going through my in-laws things. They travelled a lot after retirement so thinking these were bought as a souvenier? Anyway, these aren't worth much but wondered if I should bother to list them or just toss. They haven't been used and I have about 20 of them. I tried to find some similar on eBay but haven't been able to. Does anyone know if they are worth listing? I guess it would have to be an auction as I have no idea of value. Thanks!
reallynicestamps
·3 years agoGive them to the nearest eight year old.
If the child is related to your inlaws all the better.
If you can find a stamp dealer buy a "stock book", a large magnifying glass*, and a pair of stamp tongs.
You should give the kid any other stamps you find in the estate or lying around your house.
The child may "collect stamps" for a few weeks or for the rest of their life, but they got something from a relative they may not remember which is always worthwhile, or even just from you which is also a Good Thing.
You might also take them to the public library and help them look up the stamps in the Scott Catalog.
Not everything is worth money.
Some things are priceless.
*The Sherlock Holmes type. Not much for magnifying these are usually only about 3x, the strong ones are tiny.
pjcdn2005
·3 years ago@ricarmicmight have a suggestion.
ricarmic
·3 years agoIf theres about 20 and the rest are like these, (6 are spanish colonies) you could expect likely a couple dollars for them, but don't start them at 1c or that's likely close to what you'd get!
Here's a similar 50 pack so it gives some reference (nothing this size has sold recently)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/374465935963
(I can't remember if I'm allowed to put links up so the value of it is $8.76 US plus shipping incase it gets zapped)
byto253
·3 years agoAuction starting at $4.99?