Vintage Stamps 101: What's the Value of Postage?

It is so confusing to figure out what the value of your vintage stamps are. They are expensive to buy and hard to find, but what does the post office say about their worth? Let me make it easy for you. The value of your stamps is staring you in the face!

Stamps hold their value. So they are worth exactly what the value on the stamp is. A 3c stamp from 1945 is still worth 3c according to the post office. It will get you 3c closer to whatever your mailing need is. Stamps never ever expire, and as long as they remain unused, they are still recognized by the post office. a 1c stamp from 1857 is still worth 1c in the eyes of your postal clerk. Even though it’s rare and special (which is why it’s expensive to buy!), it will still be worth only what what its face value is.

Fascinating, right?

If you have follow up questions on this topic, please email me gracie @ enfieldpost .com