Single Stamp Appraisal
More than 10 stamps? Ten single appraisals cost about the same as one Stamp Collection Appraisal, so for more than 10 stamps the $49.99 collection appraisal is the better value. It covers up to 20 photos of stamps or groups.
Photos you will need
One clear photo of the front and one of the back. Good light, plain background, with the stamp filling most of the frame. A phone camera is fine. Most of the photos we receive are taken on a phone. You send the photos after you buy, using a link we email you.
Have a whole collection rather than one stamp?
The Stamp Collection Appraisal values a whole holding as one lot from up to 20 photos, for $49.99.
How It Works
1. Purchase the Single Stamp Appraisal
2. You will be emailed a link to upload an image of the front side and back side of your stamp.
3. Your formal stamp appraisal will be emailed to you within 3 business days.
Returns & Guarantees
Because this is a service, refunds are not allowed once your stamp appraisal has been emailed to you. To cancel a pending order, please email support@westcoaststamps.com
We will do our best to identify and value your stamp based on the photos provided. We do not guarantee 100% accuracy in our remote identification, as our evaluation is limited to the quality of the provided photos. All appraisals and estimates are final. If you want to submit additional photos or obtain a second opinion, you must purchase a new appraisal.
Purchase offers: we require a formal appraisal before we purchase a collection or make a purchase offer. Whether the report carries an offer depends on the material and our stock needs, so buying an appraisal does not guarantee a purchase offer. For large or high-value collections we may arrange an in-person inspection or collection, though that is not guaranteed either.
Who does the appraising. West Coast Stamp Company has been a stamp dealer since 1989 and is a member dealer of the American Philatelic Society, member number 224675. More than 5,000 people have sold collections to us.
Questions before you buy
Which appraisal do I need?
One stamp: the Single Stamp Appraisal, $4.99, delivered within 3 business days. A collection that fits in 20 photos: the Stamp Collection Appraisal, $49.99, delivered within 5 business days. More than 20 photos: the Unlimited Collection Appraisal, $149.99, no photo limit, delivered within 10 business days after your 14-day upload window. More than 10 single stamps? The $49.99 collection appraisal is the better value.
Do I have to mail you my stamps?
No. Every appraisal is done from photos you send us after you buy. A phone camera is fine, and most of the photos we receive are taken on a phone.
What should I photograph?
For a single stamp, one photo of the front and one of the back. For a collection, you do not need to take photos of every page or stamp. 20 photos usually is enough for us to provide you with an idea of what the collection is worth. You can take photos of large groupings or pages of stamps in a single photo. Use good light and do not remove stamps from albums or envelopes.
Will you buy my collection?
We require a formal appraisal before we buy any stamps or make a purchase offer. Whether the report carries an offer depends on the material and on what we need in stock at the time, so buying an appraisal does not guarantee an offer. When we do buy, you are paid by bank wire.
What do I get in the report?
The single stamp appraisal identifies the stamp by Scott catalogue number and gives a condition analysis, centering grade, catalogue value and estimated retail value. The collection appraisals give the overall condition, an estimated wholesale value and an estimated retail value. The Unlimited Collection Appraisal also lists the key stamps individually and values bulk material by lot.
Who does the appraising?
West Coast Stamp Company has been a stamp dealer since 1989 and is a member dealer of the American Philatelic Society, member number 224675.
Can I cancel?
Yes, while the order is still pending. Email support@westcoaststamps.com. Because this is a service, refunds are not available once your appraisal has been emailed to you.
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