Stamps on everyday mail
| Material: | paper |
| Price range: | strongly varying according to rarity; catalog value according to Michel catalog |
| Age: | until 1965 |
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Everyday mail: Collector’s items from the world of everyday stamps
Everyday mail is a fascinating and often underestimated category in philately. It includes mail items that were franked and sent with postage paid. In contrast to collector’s mail, the mailing here was not philatelically motivated, but purely for a specific purpose. Due to this authentic use, used items often achieve a higher value than comparable collector’s mail, as they are genuine witnesses of history. As most of the everyday mail items were used in postal traffic and then destroyed, intact items may be rare and therefore valuable.
Everyday letters have a special historical authenticity. They tell stories of everyday life and often reflect the political and social conditions of their time.
Factors determining the value of stamps on everyday mail
The value of an everyday postal item actually sent is influenced by various factors:
Origin
Stamps from certain geographical or political regions, especially in times of conflict or colonial eras, are often more valuable.
Age
Old stamps that are in good condition can be highly sought after due to their rarity.
Condition
Undamaged everyday mail items without tears, creases or discoloration usually fetch higher prices.
Rarity
Stamps that were printed in small numbers or used in postal traffic are usually particularly valuable. Each letter is unique, so to speak.
Certain postage rates were sometimes only possible for a short time due to changing tariffs. Such items are known as postage paid letters/cards. This explains their rarity.
Material
Clean, used everyday items that have been carefully stored and whose paper is in good condition are in greater demand.
Characteristics
Everyday mail items that have arisen due to special historical circumstances, such as wartime, political upheaval or a shortage of materials, are often more valuable.
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Stamps from the German colonies are particularly popular. They are extremely rare and their history makes them truly unique historical pieces. Stade Auktionen accepts stamps on letters and postcards as well as single stamps.
Individual items usually fetch a higher price. Nevertheless, we should consider together with you when it makes sense to sell individual items and when it makes sense to sell an entire collection. The valuation of a stamp collection depends on factors such as age, origin, rarity, condition and material.
The following conditions apply for consignments:
- The consignor may only consign postcards, stamps and other documents over which he has sole control.
- Consignments can be made at any time and will be included in the next auction.
- The starting prices are generally determined by the auction house. They are based on the current market situation.
- The auctioneer is entitled to accept underbids up to a maximum of 20% of the starting price.
- If the consignor withdraws the goods for reasons for which the consignor is responsible, an expense allowance of EUR 100 per hour shall be payable for the inspection and valuation of the items to be auctioned, but at least EUR 100 per order.
- The sales commission for the auctioneer is 22% of the hammer price. If the hammer price is up to 500 euros, the sales commission is 30% and the insurance costs are 1% of the hammer price. The statutory value added tax is levied on this. Postage costs for any returns shall be borne by the consignor. We charge a fee of 2.50 euros per lot for processing large lots and 1 euro for individual lots.
- The auctioneer cannot accept any liability for auctioned goods. He therefore takes out special auction insurance for the account of the customer, which insures the auctioned goods against all risks within the scope of this contract. The sum insured is 1% of the hammer price.
- If the consignor withdraws the goods for reasons for which he is responsible after the auctioneer has already advertised the goods in the catalog or on the Internet, the goods shall be deemed prepared for the auction and the auctioneer shall settle the order with a further expense allowance. This includes the lost commission of 20% of the starting price of the lot. In addition, the processing fee of EUR 25 per lot, up to a maximum of EUR 300, must be reimbursed. Fees for inspections that are necessary, at the auctioneer’s discretion, will be invoiced separately after consultation.
- Billing takes place 6-8 weeks after the auction.
- Advances are possible for good consignments.
- The place of jurisdiction for all parties involved is Lörrach.
We offer you various options for selling your stamps with us, depending on the type of stamp and your requirements. For advice on direct sales, commission sales or consignments for auction, please contact our experts on +49 7624 – 98 95 870 or at e-mail at einlieferung@stade-auktionen.de. In most cases, we can give you a clear assessment after you have sent us pictures. However, you also have the following options for sending the stamps:
- by visiting our premises
- by shipping at your own risk
- by letting us manage the collection of your valuables for transport, 100% insured (costs from €40.00 to max. €80.00 depending on the value).
The following costs apply depending on the value of the goods:
- Value of goods up to €10,000.00: €40
- Value of goods up to €15,000.00: €50
- Value of goods up to €20,000.00: €65
- Value of goods up to €25,000.00: €80
- Value of goods over €25,000.00: please give us a phone call
The surcharge for scheduled shipment within a time window of 4 hours (between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.) is €6.00.
The surcharge for scheduled shipment within a time window of 2 hours (between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.) is €10.00.
The bank transfer will be made as soon as possible after receipt of the goods.
The value and hence the selling price of old stamps depends on factors such as age, origin, rarity, condition and material. Rare stamps from German colonies can fetch high prices when sold.
To determine the value of stamps, it is important to consult a specialist such as Stade Auktionen. Specialist knowledge is required to correctly assess the value based on factors such as age, origin, rarity, condition and material.
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