How do you find value of commemorative stamps?

Answer 1

You will need to consult the catalogs. Most libraries will have a copy of Scott's Postage Stamp Catalog of the World. First of all, you have to identify the specific stamp or card. That in itself can be a daunting task, but most of the catalogs are well illustrated with lots of information. Once you know what item you have, the catalog will provide a set of prices that can be used to estimate value.

Answer 2

The best source would be an adult stamp collector that you know to be trustworthy.

If there is a local stamp club, you would find many people who would help you.

If you have a local dealer, he can tell what your stamps are worth to him -- around 10-20% retail if they are stamps that he does not already have too many of .

You can go to your local libraries and look for Scott's Standard Postage Stamp catalog in the reference section.

You can go to the internet and Google "postage stamp values" and find many auction sites, offers from dealers

for free catalogs and people who will appraise your stamps for a few.

You can go to auction sites, eBay being the largest, and see what various stamps sold for in the past.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Consult a stamp catalog. It will help you identify the stamp and the information about it. In addition to the year(s) of issue, it can also provide estimated values and other pertinent information.