Faire estimer & vendre des timbres / Cologne Hürth

Then you are at the right address with us in Cologne Hürth. We are happy to appraise your stamp collection in the Cologne, Düsseldorf, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis area but also nationwide. We offer the following services free of charge and of course without obligation to sell:

Selling stamps is a matter of trust - we know that and strive for great transparency.

As a member of the APHV - Allgemeiner Postwertzeichen Händlerverband (https://aphv.de/), we are bound by rules of conduct (https://aphv.de/verhaltensregeln/) that ensure serious and transparent advice.

It is difficult for laymen to assess the value of a stamp or a stamp collection. Many factors are relevant for a correct valuation. Besides the actual value, quality and preservation also play an essential role.

These factors play an essential role in the valuation of stamps

Determination of the catalogue price of a stamp

All stamps are precisely catalogued in various stamp catalogues and valued with so-called catalogue prices. These serve as a guideline for accurate valuation.

Evaluation of the quality of a stamp

All teeth must be present. Everyone knows this wisdom, and of course it's true. Besides the teeth, however, the preservation plays a decisive role. There are basically used and unused stamps. With unused stamps, a rough distinction is made between mint and folded. The price differences are significant and can amount to many times the value.

Recognise counterfeits

As with all objects of value, there are also many forgeries or falsifications of stamps. Many forgeries are themselves already getting on in years and are difficult to recognise for the layman as well as the amateur collector.

Of course, forgeries or falsifications are of no or very little value.

These are the most common mistakes when self-assessing a stamp collection

Incorrect determination of a stamp

The visual appearance of a stamp is only a reliable parameter at first glance. The type of perforation, the watermark or even the finest colour nuances can make serious price differences.Qualitativer Zustand der Briefmarke sowie Echtheit wird falsch bewertet

In addition to evaluating the correct stamp, the quality plays a significant role. Even small things can cause considerable price differences.

Identical stamp found on an online trading platform

It should also be remembered that only stamps that have a chance of being sold are offered. The vast majority of stamps have no philatelic value and are therefore not even offered.

Free estimate from the couch?

No problem for us. Just send us a few pictures via WhatsApp to +49 2233 9799550 and we will be happy to give you an initial assessment and can recommend whether a closer appraisal by our experts makes sense.