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Post by stafford888 on Mar 11, 2024 22:30:27 GMT
I have a USED Postage Stamp King George V 1 Anna 3 Pies which is similar to the following 2 offerings on Ebay for over 1000 dollars US! LINKS: www.ebay.com/itm/266362139792
www.ebay.com/itm/155433299423I would like to know how much mine is worth and should I get it insured? I have other stamps too, but this Indian stamp would appear to be the most valuable Many thanks. |
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khj
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Post by khj on Mar 11, 2024 22:49:38 GMT
Sorry, but your stamp is a minimum catalog value stamp. In the Scott catalog, India #O96(1932) valued at 25¢ (minimum catalog value).
As far as the other 2 sellers you linked, they both often list misidentified stamps. Both seem to specialize in listing the most common of common stamps at uncommon prices. I characterize their business model as "fishing for fools".
Enjoy your stamp as a piece of history, because that is where the true value lies.
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vikingeck
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Post by vikingeck on Mar 11, 2024 22:56:14 GMT
What am I missing here ?
According to both Scott O96 and SG O125 The stamp is worth a few pennies only ..
So priced at $1000 is nonsense.@
looking at the other items from these eBay sellers it is obvious they haven’t a clue about stamps , all common 25 c items priced stratospherically. The second hand clothing being offered is more realistically priced he should stick to that market.
the second seller deals in computer bits and bobs……only a few stamps and again idiot kite flying prices.
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Mar 12, 2024 3:31:29 GMT
I have a USED Postage Stamp King George V 1 Anna 3 Pies which is similar to the following 2 offerings on Ebay for over 1000 dollars US! LINKS: www.ebay.com/itm/266362139792
www.ebay.com/itm/155433299423I would like to know how much mine is worth and should I get it insured? I have other stamps too, but this Indian stamp would appear to be the most valuable Many thanks. Hi Stafford888 Gentle advice, if pursuing stamp collecting. Purchase an old, cheap world stamp album around $10 Locate your stamp you have , for pricing, then search ebay for prices, very simple  In your case, as Viking advised Scott O96 india here is the result.......... A more true assessment of value  |
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vikingeck
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Post by vikingeck on Mar 12, 2024 9:32:26 GMT
But as you will find, eBay prices whilst often realistic, do pop up with wild unsaleable numbers from sellers who are not genuine knowledgeable collectors or traders.
With expensive offerings a lot can be revealed if you check the sellers other items. In the two cases you quote , they sell lots of non stamp items as well. The stamps are not the main offerings , just the most expensive which is an indication they haven’t a clue about the real market.
The stamp is only worth what someone else will pay. In this case in good condition, 10-25c. Certainly not $$$$ !
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