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Originally Posted by barrysloate
This may sound strange to someone who does not collect stamps, but most American issues sell for about 15-25% of the Scott catalog value. This applies to stamps in average condition with minor flaws. A gem quality stamp will be worth a larger premium, but very few stamps fall into that category.
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Wow! I had no idea that the stamp market was so distressed. My dad is 86 and he has a huge stamp collection which includes plate blocks of almost every stamp from about 1975 backwards to 1900, as I recall. I know he has stamps from the 1800's also but I think I will spare him the sad news so he can think his eventual estate will include a lucrative stamp collection for his son
