A stamp is worth more unused
A used stamp is seldom worth more than a mint stamp. However, that can vary considerably. The stamps of some countries, such as Tonga, are worth more used then mint. And a used stamp on an envelope could be worth a great deal depending on the cancellation and other factors.
Air mail stamps are good for ordinary postage- your stamp is still worth 7 cents if unused.
A 28 cent stamp that is unused can always be used as 28 cents worth of postage. If it is used, it probably has a minimal purchase price of fifteen cents from a dealer.
If this stamp is in good condition - well centered, no missing parts, full gum if unused and lightly canceled if used, it retails for about $9 unused and $.20 used.
A 28 cent stamp that is unused can always be used as 28 cents worth of postage. If it is used, it probably has a minimal purchase price of fifteen cents from a dealer.
There are many factors involved. If it is unused, it can be used for 23 cents worth of postage. If it is relatively recent and used, it has a minimal value. There are a few stamps that might be worth more than face value to a collector, but not many at that face value.
A Unused Ticket has got to be worth more than just a Ticket Stub..You have the WHOLE Ticket when it is used...You have a HALF a Ticket when it has been used..So the Stub is worth $50-$100 and the UNUSED has got to be worth more if not twice the amount or more...
This was a 50 cent stamp made in the Prominent Americans series. It is worth 20 cents used and $2.15 unused.
The value of a Lightning Whelk 22-cent stamp can vary based on its condition and whether it’s used or unused. Generally, it is worth around its face value if used for postage, but collectors may pay more for mint-condition stamps or those with unique features. Checking current stamp catalogs or auction sites can provide a more precise valuation.
Not sure what you define as an original stamp. A US 3 cent unused stamp is worth 3 cents toward postage. It may have more value as a collectible, but you would have to consult a stamp catalog to fully identify it and get an estimated value. You might try the online version at Mystic Stamps as a starting point.
Realistically, an unused copy is barely worth 4 cents. A used copy is worth virtually nothing.
A mere penny or probably less. If it is "Mint/New/Unused" condition, then possibly more, but it is most likely used and there are millions of them.