Where To Buy Postage Stamps

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If you want to buy postage stamps, check out one of the many online catalogs today! Whether you're looking for that rare stamp from England, an American Confederacy stamp, or a Star Wars collector sheet, a catalog is your safest bet. Often times, you can order certificates of authenticity and share your passion with stamp enthusiasts you've found through one of the following catalogs and/or societies.

The Scott numbering system is the predominant method of categorizing stamp collections now, so if you're looking to buy postage stamps, it would make sense to begin with Scott's annual catalogue (found at ScottOnline.com). The catalogue runs over 5,000 pages with colored pictures, descriptions, years, numbers, countries, perforations and unused/used prices. Whether you're looking for that rare stamp or a souvenir sheet, Scott's Catalogue is the quintessential stamp hunter's guide.

The American Philatelic Society (Stamps.org) has a database of over 270,613 items that you can search by country, type, keywords, Scott Catalogue number, country and its type, country and keyword, its type and keyword, or Stamp ID number. You needn't be a member to browse, but if you'd like to buy postage stamps or get personal stamp information, you must become a member. Membership fees go toward publishing their monthly journal and costs range from $11.75/year to $38, depending on when you register (July - September is best).

The first Stanley Gibbons catalogue was published in 1865 and since then, they've been a leading resource for collectors looking to get postage ones from Great Britain or elsewhere, with the exception of the United States. You can find a $181,575 first day black cover from Great Britain (1840), an unused 1847 one from Tobago for $8,070, or 1 1913 "kookaburra" one from Australia for $80. This is the place to find a rare stamp or special gem for your collection. It should also be noted that in addition to the free online catalogue, Stanley Gibbons also offers personal, web-based stamp "My Collection" organization where you can keep an online database of your collection.

Kenmore Stamp Company (KenmoreStamp.com) from Buffalo, NY has been in operation since the 1930s and offers a wide array of them from $10-20, Pope John Paul II and Lord of the Rings souvenir sheet types to $195, first Trans-Atlantic crossing / Zeppelin flight covers, $3,900 red-brown 5 cent Franklin imperforates and mint 10 cent Washington blacks for $16,000! This is a great place to acquire them, whether you're a beginner or expert philatelist.

The United States Postal Service puts out an annual catalog where you can find all the commemorative and press sheet stamps put out each year. At Shop.USPS.com, you can order the full catalog or just browse a few categories. Buy 20 Marvel comic ones for $8.20, a 79-cent Gerald Ford one or an uncut Star Wars press sheet for $18.45. There are decent prices for first-time collectors. Whether you'd like to purchase postage stamps with pop culture themes as gifts or collectibles, you can find them here.

Catalogs are a great place to browse different price ranges, themes, stamp types and other options before you buy postage stamps. Some people like to search for postage stamps on eBay (where the bids start as low as one cent!), but they still like to look up comparable asking prices in Scott's or Kenmore Stamp. The best way to find a catalog you like is to browse around and see which format is easiest for you to scan.

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