Rare Stamps

Postage stamps are one of the most underrated investments of our time. They are portable, tangible and have a large potential for profit. Well-trained collectors tend to start collecting stamps out of sentimental reasons but can end up with large profits if they play the market correctly.

The first concept of stamp collecting is said to have occurred around England in 1841, one year after the first stamps were issued.

Rare stamp investors should have a solid knowledge of how to classify, grade and certify stamps, as well as an understanding of stamp dealers, stamp storage and stamp handling. Knowing what rare stamp and stamp collecting conventions are held in your country is one sign of a savvy stamp investor or rare stamp collector.

A rare stamp investor should have experience collecting stamps, some knowledge of the field and a trusted relationship with a professional philatelist or expert in the study of stamps.

Collecting rare stamps is a favourite pastime enjoyed by children and adults across the world. It captivates people from all ages and walks of life and will continue to do so. Even in this age of emails and SMS, many items are still sent by conventional post.