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Stamp collector's willing to pay are fading out. Their avg. age is 60. But because of ebay, there's a little resurgence amoungst younger people. No matter, the only stamps anyone will really ever pay for are with a certificate, and there are 3 companies, the the two most prominant being PSE and PSAG. But even with a certificate ideally stamps graded 95 or 98+ will be in demand. 98+s are your best bet. The more expensive such stamps, the rarer they are and the more of a chance they'll go up over time. The best place to sell is at a really elite auction, which don't happen too often.
In general, no, postage stamps are not a good investment. People that collect them do it for the enjoyment. Because of the large reduction in postage due to electronic communications, the use of stamps is falling greatly in the US, Asia and Europe. With the fall in usage, the interest in the hobby is declining.
But there's been a resurgence because of the grading companies begun by Randy Shoemaker and sites like eBay. In the short term, stamps are kind of hot right now, if you're savy enough to find a diamond in the rough amongst the very risky propositions on eBay.
I've done it, so I know it can be done.
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How much do First Class letter postage stamps cost today in US cash?
44 cents is the going rate for an ordinary first class stamp.
Price for an Apollo 15 stamp?
The catalog doesn't show an Apollo 15 stamp being issued by the US. There are some generic Apollo stamps that might fit. Most used US postage stamps are worth 15 or 20 cents, the minimum amount required to catalog and stock the stamps. Unused will always be worth at least their face value. Special cancellations and different values are likely to be worth more. Consult a postage stamp catalog, usually available at your local library for exact identification and catalog values.
How many ounces is two first class stamps worth?
The postage rate varies for each country. In the US, the rate for a second ounce is much less then for the first. You could expect to mail at least 3 ounces for two First Class stamps.
What is the vaule of us postage stamp?
The current value for a standard postage stamp is 46 cents.
What is value of us first class postage 2005?
37 cents
What is the expiration date on 2008 postage stamps?
US postage stamps do not expire -- they are always worth face value as postage.
Are 'F' Makeup stamps still good?
The ones with a flag are worth 2 cents. Additional postage must be added to make the current rate. They are good for US addresses only.
Does the president approve new postage stamps?
Not in the United States. The US Postal Service approves the postage stamps.
Can you use us postage to mail from italy?
No, you have to use stamps from the country of origin of the mail. In this case you will have to use Italian postage stamps.
Can you use English stamps in Spain?
No. When mailing items you use the stamps of the country of origin.
In what year did the US issue its first stamps?
The US issued the first postage stamps in 1847.
Can you mail a letter in the US using Canadian stamps?
No, you must use US postage stamps.
Can you use a US stamp on letters to Turkey?
That is what stamps are for, to pay postage. In the US you buy postage stamps and put them on mail to any other country in the world.
Can US postage stamps be used in el salvador?
No - Us stamps can only used on mail sent from the US.
Can you use us postage stamps in the UK?
ofcourse they do
How much for a book of twenty US postage stamps?
20 in a book, 100 in a roll (assuming you are not talking about a collectors book of stamps).
Can you use US postage stamps for return envelopes from Israel?
No.
