n23x 0 #1 March 14, 2004 Hey All, Into my posession have come two big boxes full of stamps and older currency (non-US). They've been sitting in a dark, dry basement for years, and I was told to get rid of them, and enjoy any profit. The problem being, I know little if nothing about any of this stuff, but wouldn't mind turning it into skydiving cash. Any suggestions regarding cataloging these things for sale, and what might be good references to their worth? If you help me make lots of money to skydive, I'll buy you lots of beer as soon as we meet! .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #2 March 14, 2004 Based on your profile, I assume you're in the Denver area.. Find a local shop that deals in rare/valuable coins. They should have books for sale that you can look up info on the currency. If the same store doesn't have books on stamps, find another store that specializes in stamps. You probably won't find a store specializing in stamps...look under Hobbies in the yellow pages. Check everything out via books or the internet for value, then take them into said shops and ask them to value them for you. Let them know you plan to sell them....to the shop if they give you a good offer. If the value you determine and the value the shop determine are very far apart, go elsewhere. If you are able to determine value from books, put them on eBay. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #3 March 14, 2004 I would check eBay also in the collectible area. That will provide a handy guide too. Hope you find some hidden treasures. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlyFox 0 #4 March 14, 2004 You should be able to find a local coin and stamp shop. They can even give you some idea on the value of them as well as the suggestion of books that they sell. Most foreign coins sell pretty cheap. Usually in a coin shop they will basically have a box of them and you can purchase a few for a buck. Some stamps can worth some money once again they should be able to help you. *****Why would anyone jump from a perfectly good airplane? Because it isn't much fun if it's broke.**** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #5 March 14, 2004 Quote You should be able to find a local coin and stamp shop. They can even give you some idea on the value of them as well as the suggestion of books that they sell... *** Always do your own research...using the books as recommended. Coin shops are in business to make a profit... and often do so at to expense of the unaware seller. Another bit of advise, don't take a whole load of stamps..coins..whatever...in all at one time. Asking "what will you give me for this" You will come out far ahead by researching what you have...knowing the actual value of EACH piece and selling accordingly. An example is, I have a collection of very rare 3rd Recht (un circulated) German coins that my dad liberated from a mint in WWII... Research showed that one type, of which I have several... is worth between 4 & 500 dollars each. From various coin shops I checked out, I was offered between 5 & 20 dollars for a single coin... Even after showing the shop owner the suggested value from a book on his stores' shelf! I doubt I'll ever part with them... but I did trade one coin to a true collector for a WWII vintage rifle, valued in the 500 dollar range... Do your homework! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SlyFox 0 #6 March 14, 2004 QuoteAnother bit of advise, don't take a whole load of stamps..coins..whatever...in all at one time. Asking "what will you give me for this" Good point. If you bring in a bunch at a time they will probably not sort through them and give a ball park figure which will be on the low side very low side. Of course you always be better at selling it directly to a collector, that is when doing your own research pays off, and it could well worth it to you. YOu can compared the difference of selling a car to a car dealer and you selling it on your own. Good Luck *****Why would anyone jump from a perfectly good airplane? Because it isn't much fun if it's broke.**** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n23x 0 #7 March 14, 2004 Hey All, Thanks a bunch for the information! I do appreciate it. .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
SlyFox 0 #6 March 14, 2004 QuoteAnother bit of advise, don't take a whole load of stamps..coins..whatever...in all at one time. Asking "what will you give me for this" Good point. If you bring in a bunch at a time they will probably not sort through them and give a ball park figure which will be on the low side very low side. Of course you always be better at selling it directly to a collector, that is when doing your own research pays off, and it could well worth it to you. YOu can compared the difference of selling a car to a car dealer and you selling it on your own. Good Luck *****Why would anyone jump from a perfectly good airplane? Because it isn't much fun if it's broke.**** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n23x 0 #7 March 14, 2004 Hey All, Thanks a bunch for the information! I do appreciate it. .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
