Seeking Advice

Hello,

My aunt recently died and has left an extensive stamp collection. What is the best way to have it valued and possibly sold? Should it be taken to a shop that buys stamps or a private dealer or something else that I have not considered?\

Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance,

Brenda

Can you post any pics of the collection, to give us an idea of what you have.

Steve

Brenda try to find another stamp collector or a stamp club where you can get impartial advice..see if your relative had any stamp collecting friends...i am afraid if you go to a dealer without knowledge they have all the advantage...

That made me smile, thank you.

I'll be going over to house today with my family once they're awake. I have jet lag and have been awake since 1am.

I'll see what I can do about photos.

Philb,

Thank you for the advice about stamp clubs. I will look into that.

Brenda...I think it would be best for you to give me the collection and know that someone will be caring for and loving the collection the way your Aunt did...OK so if warm and fuzzy doesn't work for you...don't sell it until at least 2 if not 3 dealers have made you offers...if the stamp market is as primed as they say it is then perhaps you can get a price war going on between the dealers. I agree with those who posted before though go to a group and get an idea of what you've got then take the time to play the game... you will get more for the collection this way.