About West Coast Stamp Company

West Coast Stamp Company was founded in 1989 in Fresno, California. Since then we have bought, sold and valued philatelic material for stamp collectors and families across the country.

How We Work

Today the business runs online. That lets us appraise stamps from photos, answer questions by email and keep our costs low, so customers anywhere in the United States can get a written valuation without mailing anything to us.

We offer stamp appraisals from photos for single stamps and whole collections. When a collection is something we can use, the appraisal can lead to a purchase offer, though buying an appraisal does not guarantee one.

Our Experience

We have been buying and selling United States stamps for more than 30 years, from single items to large accumulations. Our network of collectors and dealers helps us price material realistically and tell you plainly what a collection is likely to bring.

Who Runs West Coast Stamp Company

West Coast Stamp Company is run by Ryan Joneson, a US stamp dealer, appraiser and American Philatelic Society Stamp Dealer Member (#224675). Ryan reviews the appraisals that go out under the West Coast Stamp Company name and helps families sort and value inherited stamp collections.

He also makes stamp videos for collectors as That Stamp Guy on YouTube, covering rare varieties, stamp certification and what to do with an inherited collection.

Get The Most For Your Stamps

Because we are a small business, we have a fraction of the overhead of larger stamp dealers, which means we can pay more for your stamps.

We publish our profit margins. We aim for a 20 to 30 percent margin, while a larger stamp dealer will often make an offer that allows a 50 to 100 percent profit or more.

If you are looking to get the most value for your stamp collection, learn about your options: how to sell your stamp collection.