How Do You Collect Postage Stamps For Fundraisers?
Stamps are one of the most common collectibles. Some nonprofit organizations use this to their advantage and turn stamps into a source of revenue for their cause. In order to collect the number of stamps necessary to make the endeavor worthwhile, groups must have many resources for the stamps or access to a large number of mailings. Decide how you will sell the stamps you collect. There are two basic options: sell them on your own or sell them to a dealer. Each has its merits, although many charities find that working with a reliable dealer comes with the most guarantees. To sort them and sell them on your own requires someone with knowledge of the industry and time to find buyers. Some charities prefer to use a bit of each approach by sorting them and selling the least valuable stamps to a dealer in bulk, while selling the most valuable through auctions. Don’t forget that selling internationally is an option as well, and sometimes international stamps are more sought after than local
