Unlimited Collection Appraisal
No photo limit, built for large collections. You do not need to photograph every page or stamp. Photograph large groupings or whole pages in a single photo, then upload them with our simple link (no account needed), or share a Google Drive or Dropbox folder you already have. We write a formal appraisal of the whole collection and email it to you within 10 business days after your 14-day upload window closes.
- The overall condition of the collection.
- The key stamps listed individually, with bulk material valued by lot.
- What a dealer would likely pay for it, called the wholesale value.
- What it would likely sell for to a collector, called the retail value.
- An offer to buy it where the material suits our stock needs. Buying an appraisal does not guarantee an offer.
Photos taken on your phone are fine. Nothing is mailed to us. Collection fits in 20 photos? The Stamp Collection Appraisal at $49.99 covers it.
American Philatelic Society member dealer, member 224675. More than 30 years appraising collections.
Photos you will need
As many as you like. There is no photo limit, and you do not need to photograph every page or stamp. You can photograph large groupings or whole pages of stamps in a single photo, plus close-ups of anything that looks special to you. A phone camera is fine.
How It Works
1. Purchase the Unlimited Collection Appraisal.
2. Follow our photo upload steps to upload your photos with our simple link (no account needed), or share a Google Drive or Dropbox folder you already have. You have 14 days from your order date, and we send one reminder before the window closes.
3. Your formal appraisal is emailed to you within 10 business days after your upload window closes, or sooner if you tell us you are finished early.
What this service covers
We value the collection as a whole, list the key stamps individually, and value bulk material by lot. It does not identify and value every stamp one by one. If you want specific stamps identified and valued individually, the Single Stamp Appraisal does that.
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 collection 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.
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. You can take photos of large groupings or pages of stamps in a single photo. With the Unlimited tier there is no photo limit, so add as many as you like. 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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