How Do You Determine The Value Of A Stamp Collection?
Careful handling is paramount when ascertaining the value of a stamp collection. Examine and catalog the individual stamps, pairs, blocks and sheets; organize them in an album by country, topic or type. While determining the value of philatelic materials, store stamps in a dry room of moderate temperature to avoid damaging glue or pasting the stamps together. Perfection is extremely important in stamp collecting values. Examine the collection and decide how to categorize it in an acid-free stamp album. As multiples, stamps often are more valuable than singly; do not separate the stamp blocks or sheets. Glassine envelopes are transparent sleeves that will safely contain philatelic items. Examine each stamp closely for small tears, stains or creases. Use a magnifying glass to see details and stamp tongs to keep fingerprints off the stamps. Handle stamps delicately so as not to devalue them. A watermark detector will identify forgeries and varieties. Inspect the stamps further with a rule
