Stamp Value?

[Butterfly]

I'm starting this thread with a specific question, but thought a more all-inclusive thread subject might be more useful to everyone.

My Question:  I don't have a recent catalog, but have noticed that StampWorld.com quotes prices that seem to be similar to Scott, though maybe lower in many cases? (just did a quick check comparing 2018 Scott with StampWorld Switzerland 1972 entries)  For my stamp club I need to find retail values for stamps so I can price them for the club.  My plan is to use StWorld as my first source for cat.and retail values.

Any problems, pitfalls I need to be aware of??

[angore]

I have never looked at stampworld prices.

I think you may find taking Scott and then take a percentage off to get a number would be less controversial to some.

Example:  You say "Stampworld prices" or "Scott at 30%".  The latter would be easier to understand/

[youpiao]

I agree with angore. Simply state the price as a percentage of Scott catalog value. 30% of SCV is fair in most cases.

[Butterfly]

Our club bought a lot of stamps and I'm trying to price some of them.
This Bavaria O19 bothers me. My 2009 Scott says $450 postally used, but cancelled-to-order only about $2.

What would be a fair price?

I saw something similar at about $100 on ebay, So my first guess is to ask for $10.

[khj]

Your cancel has an odd mix of sharpness & blurred ink. Usually sharpness trumps blurred, meaning not postally used. Flip it over the backside and see if it is oil-based ink (it bleeds through). Unless it is a special commmemorative/event cancel, a genuine cancel will use oil-based ink. The stamp looks so fresh and the perfs in such good condition, I'd be surprised if it was really postally used.

[Butterfly]

Back is pristine as well. Oh well Maybe I can get a dollar for it.

[jonesy]

Why not put it up here on Stamp Bears for auction and split the proceeds with Stamp Bears and the club? Just a thought... beats the heck out of giving it a way to someone on eBay. It will also help to perpetuate the site and assist with the monthly lottery etc... Just a thought.

[Butterfly]

I'm giving club members multiple chances on all club items. That said, there are lots of stamps no one seems to want, and the inventory is building up to the point where I'm unable to transport it all to the meetings each month, and also no one wants to sell on ebay. Stay tuned....

[stampie78]

Aug 11, 2019 9:41:59 GMT -5 Butterfly said:

I'm giving club members multiple chances on all club items. That said, there are lots of stamps no one seems to want, and the inventory is building up to the point where I'm unable to transport it all to the meetings each month, and also no one wants to sell on ebay. Stay tuned....

Your comment "and also no one wants to sell on ebay." seems to be a recurring problem these days. I know several who just don't want the bother associated with e-bay anymore. I used to sell on e-bay about 10 years ago and did quite well selling stamps/coins/trade dollars/etc. That was before they were hooked up to paypal which made it much easier for the seller. But the losses  (and I only had a couple) made it a hassel. I would just refund any moneys paid but that didn't seem to be enough for the buyer. Mostly from Russia and a couple other European countries. I finally got away from e-bay and now I would not go near it. Maybe because I am getting older and crankier. I would rather trade and play with my giveaways here on Stampbears now than go through the hassle of posting and pricing and watching for bids on e-bay. Stampbears is much more fun. Besides I sold most of the better stamps I had and now I just play with the cheap stuff. I don't mind buying from e-bay if the price is right but no more selling for me on e-bay. Happy stamping here on Stampbears.

Did I get in enough plugs for Stampbears?

[jonesy]

stampie78, I think you may have had a few opportunities to plug once or twice more... but... nicely done otherwise I have to agree with the ebay comment. I have a couple of things up now to test the waters once again. Have been able to sell a few blu rays and models but thats about it. I am getting better sales over on Stampworld right now. Just sold one stamp to Japan for $427.00 It sold yesterday... am expecting payment tomorrow... we shall see

[youpiao]

Aug 11, 2019 13:03:08 GMT -5 stampie78 said:

Aug 11, 2019 9:41:59 GMT -5 Butterfly said:

I'm giving club members multiple chances on all club items. That said, there are lots of stamps no one seems to want, and the inventory is building up to the point where I'm unable to transport it all to the meetings each month, and also no one wants to sell on ebay. Stay tuned....

Your comment "and also no one wants to sell on ebay." seems to be a recurring problem these days. I know several who just don't want the bother associated with e-bay anymore. I used to sell on e-bay about 10 years ago and did quite well selling stamps/coins/trade dollars/etc. That was before they were hooked up to paypal which made it much easier for the seller. But the losses  (and I only had a couple) made it a hassel. I would just refund any moneys paid but that didn't seem to be enough for the buyer. Mostly from Russia and a couple other European countries. I finally got away from e-bay and now I would not go near it. Maybe because I am getting older and crankier. I would rather trade and play with my giveaways here on Stampbears now than go through the hassle of posting and pricing and watching for bids on e-bay. Stampbears is much more fun. Besides I sold most of the better stamps I had and now I just play with the cheap stuff. I don't mind buying from e-bay if the price is right but no more selling for me on e-bay. Happy stamping here on Stampbears.

Did I get in enough plugs for Stampbears?

Oh, sorry. I thought you said StampBeers.

Cheers, 

Tedski