How To Sell Your Postcards

If you have postcards to sell that you got from a family member or postcards that you collected over the years, here are some suggestions.

First, they are probalbly not worth what you might think, even postcards from the early 1900s. There is usually no difference in value if the cards are written on and have been mailed or if they unused.

Most postcard collectors are not interested in the stamps that might be affixed to the cards and they do not add value.

The condition of the cards will impact the price.

You can get an idea of value by searching on eBay for the sae card. Look at completed sale prices, not listing prices.

You might be able to sell your entire collection to a postcard dealer. In many cases a dealer will buy the entire collection. Most dealers, in most situations, will pay around 10 cents per card.

Real photo postcards are typically worth more than printed cards. Real photo postcards are postcards printed in a darkroom on photo paper designed to be for postcards. If you look at the image under magnification, you will not see dots, like you do with a printed postcard.

Below is a list of dealers in the local area.

Tim Garrad – 315-594-8830
John Leszak – 716-854-0222
Steward Reed – 765-969-5029