Hobbies And Interests
Things You'll Need
Instructions
Examine your stamp collection carefully and find out what each stamp is worth. Before you start looking for potential purchasers, you must gather detailed information about the stamp collection that you own. To do this, you will need to purchase an antique/collector stamp price guidebook that will provide you with all of the information that you need, including prices.
Consult with an expert to examine your stamps, give an accurate estimate and verify their authenticity. You can easily find experts online by logging onto the 'Value my stuff' website (www.valuemystuff.com). Alternatively, you can also register at www.findyourstampsvalue.com and have your stamp collection valued by an expert.
An expert can help you figure out which stamps are worth the most. He or she can also tell you whether your stamps are in mint, near mint or good condition. This information is pivotal in making an informed decision when choosing to sell your stamps.
Locate potential purchasers. The best place to look for a potential buyer is at an antique shop. You can also advertise on online auctioning websites, such as eBay. Another option is in your very own local newspaper. Some people also tend to visit online dealer websites, and then send subsequent emails to them regarding the stamp that they're trying to sell.
Investigate the potential buyers that you find, when possible. By considering their past purchases, figure out their preferences and tastes. Also look at the average price that they have paid for their past few purchases. This will be of immense assistance during your negotiation.
Online websites, such as eBay, normally have profile pages of potential buyers. By scrolling through their profile pages, you can gather information about their previous purchasing history as well as their interest toward particular stamps, thereby finding out a great deal about their preferences and spending habits.
Negotiate a price with a potential buyer. Use the information you have gathered about your stamps and the buyer to decide upon the highest and lowest amount you are willing to accept.