How to sell stamps online

If the time has come for you to sell stamps online – whether to fund more stamp purchases or free up some cash – you will be glad to know that the process is relatively simple.

Your best bet is probably to start off by starting up an account on the online auction site, eBay.

The advantage of eBay is that it has access to more customers than any other website, and you will maximise your chances of getting a good return by using eBay.

Once you have an eBay account, you need to familiarise yourself with the terminology used in selling stamps. The most important terminology will relate to the condition of the stamps you want to sell, and it is imperative that you get this right in your listing.

If a buyer is going to give you bad feedback, it is most likely going to be because you have not correctly listed the condition of the stamp(s) you have sold.

A good idea is to take your stamp collection into a stamp shop for review before selling. You will need to find a friendly sales assistant, one that is happy to talk to you about the value of your collection.

Take note of the terms used by the assistant – particularly the ones relating to stamp condition, age and value – and write them down if you can.