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Posted 07/25/2022   12:36 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this topic Add Ulaani to your friends list Get a Link to this Message
Hi, I have inherited a stamp collection in the UK. I don't think there is anything really special, I am trying to not get sucked into the rabbit hole of collecting as I don't have the time. Where would be the best place to sell off the albums there are about 7 nice ones. I was thinking ebay but really have no clue how to go about it
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Posted 07/25/2022   1:08 pm  Show Profile Check GeoffHa's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add GeoffHa to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Take a few decent photos or scans of the earlier material and you'll get some advice.

If there's decimal, mint material, you should get around 40% of face value for it on ebay - or use it yourself, of course.
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Posted 07/25/2022   1:38 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add Ulaani to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Thanks
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Posted 07/25/2022   2:21 pm  Show Profile Check Triangle's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add Triangle to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
There are many stamp auctions in the UK, who sell everything stamps, from the cheapest to the expensive! There are also many stamp fairs across the country with dealers [some auctioneers as well] who will value and purchase/auction collections. It depends on the quality of your material and your location.
As a guide if the original collector spent £ on it it at auctions it may have value, if the collector took stamps off envelopes from the post it may not have much value
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Posted 07/26/2022   10:16 am  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add hoosierboy to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Good luck with your efforts. It would not be surprising to find out the real value in your collection lies in memories of time spend with its owner. Think about keeping it for now.

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Posted 07/26/2022   7:31 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add Chipshot to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
pictures here would help, I think 10% of estimated catalogue is realistic today. You need to be realistic in terms of who might be buying a collection.
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