Gustamps The People you should contact for Free Stamp Valuations
Gustamps have been in business since 1971 consistently helping stamp collectors by giving professional and expert accurate stamp valuations on a free of charge basis. If you wish to have your own stamp valued free of charge by Gustamps, visit Gustamps stamp shop in Brighton at 12 Prince Albert Street, BN1 1HE or telephone Gustamps on 01273 326994 now.
Cash from Gustamps pays for a nice meal in Peacehaven
Henry Martine came to Gustamps shop in Brighton on his way to visiting some relatives in nearby Peacehaven. Having heard that Gustamps give free stamp valuations, Henry had brought along some Channel Island stamps to show to Gustamps in the hopes that Gustamps could explain what the stamps were and for Gustamps to say how much they thought they were worth. Henry told Gustamps he was not a stamp collector and had inherited the stamps from his Grandfather who lived on the island of Alderney. Gustamps valuer inspected Henry’s stamps and told Henry “its lucky the stamps are still stuck on the original envelopes, as this enhances and increases the market value.” Gustamps valuer explained to Henry the stamps date back to the 1940s when the British Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey were occupied by Germany. Henry heard from Gustamps that he had a good collection of wartime Channel Islands German occupation stamps. Gustamps pointed out that due to paper shortages at the time, different types of paper were used to print the stamps on. These included some printed on French banknote paper and even on newspaper. One of Henry’s stamps, which was on a postcard had been bisected in half. Gustamps told Henry this was because the post office ran out of one penny stamps and cut two penny stamps in half diagonally to be used as a one penny value. Gustamps valuer told Henry “you’re certainly very fortunate to have them all on original envelopes and Gustamps could sell them easily for at least £60.” Gustamps told Henry if he wanted to sell them to Gustamps, Gustamps could offer him £55 for the lot. Henry was pleased with Gustamps offer which he promptly accepted. Henry told Gustamps valuer he was going to treat his relatives to a nice meal at a restaurant in peacehaven with his £55 payment from Gustamps. Saying he was sure his grandfather would have approved. Gustamps thanked Mr Henry Martine for allowing Gustamps to share his valuation experience during his visit to Gustamps shop with other readers.
Bumper month for stamp valuations from Gustamps
Last month was one of the busiest at Gustamps in Brighton for stamp valuations. The number of people who requested and received stamp valuations from Gustamps topped the 190 mark. Gustamps valuations were many and varied with the lowest prices quoted as £9 for a child’s collection to £1,200 for a specialist collection of early Bavarian stamps. No doubt Gustamps record valuation figure is boosted by the fact that all of Gustamps valuations are given free of charge to the public.
Although Gustamps valuations are conducted speedily and efficiently whilst people wait for the result in Gustamps shop, the quality of the valuation is never impaired and only specialist valuation experts give the valuation in a professional manner.
You are welcome to bring your stamps to Gustamps shop next month for a free valuation and find out the market value of your stamps. Perhaps you will help us beat the 190 mark achieved last month!
Mina came to Brighton to visit a friend. Whilst in Brighton she came into Gustamps stamp shop. Mina was not a stamp collector but had been given a single stamp by a relative. Having been told by her relative that the stamp was valuable she wanted Gustamps to tell her how much it was worth. Before she produced the stamp Mina asked Gustamps “Is there any obligation to sell the stamp and how much do Gustamps charge to value it?” Gustamps reply to Mina was “no and no.” No obligation to sell and no charge for a valuation.
Mina showed Gustamps valuation expert her stamp. Gustamps valuer saw that the stamp was a British 1969 Concorde 1/ 6d stamp with a silver grey colour omitted. Gustamps told Mina that the Stanley Gibbons catalogue value (Gibbons selling price) was £850. Mina asked Gustamps valuer “how much would you pay for the stamp?” Gustamps valuer replied £390. Mina said she would think about it and left Gustamps shop.
FIVE DAYS LATER
Five days later Mina returned to Gustamps shop having made an appointment to see Gustamps valuer. Mina asked Gustamps valuer “does your offer of £390 still stand for my Concorde stamp?” Gustamps valuer replied “yes” and Mina sold the stamp to Gustamps for £390.
Thanks to Miss Mina Das for letting Gustamps share her valuation experience at Gustamps and allowing Gustamps to publish this blog.
Gustamps valuer says “don’t guess the value of your stamps or postcards by looking on the internet. Items you see on the internet may look similar but are often different and may be worth considerably more than the items you see online.” Gustamps recommend that you take Gustamps valuer’s advice. Check out the previous blog: https://valuationssnews.wordpress.com/2015/03/02/mr-lloyds-edwardian-postcards/
This is a good example of how “guessing could be wrong.”
Gustamps valuation of stamps and postcards are free of charge and Gustamps give you the opportunity and means of achieving the highest market value for your unwanted items. Gustamps have been giving expert valuations for over 40 years. If you wish to have a free, specialist stamp valuation from Gustamps then look in at Gustamps shop in Brighton or telephone Gustamps on 01273 326994 now.
Mr Lloyd’s Edwardian Postcards
Roy Lloyd telephoned Gustamps about some old Edwardian postcards he had inherited. Mr Lloyd told Gustamps he had already looked on the internet and it seemed like the Edwardian half penny and one penny stamps on the cards were worth about £1 per stamp at most. Mr Lloyd said to Gustamps he did not think it was worth bothering to come down for a valuation from Gustamps if his dozen post cards were only worth £10 or so, as indicated on the internet.
Gustamps asked Mr Lloyd to describe the cards and Gustamps were told they were illustrated with black ink pen drawings which appeared to be hand drawn. Gustamps said to Mr Lloyd that he might be right about the value of the cards based on the Edwardian half penny and one penny stamp values but it was possible that the cards could be worth more as collectable items to post card collectors. Gustamps said, “why not bring them along to Gustamps and get an accurate valuation from Gustamps free of charge?”
Roy Lloyd did take up Gustamps offer and a month later visited Gustamps shop with his postcards. Gustamps valuer told Mr Lloyd that the stamps were indeed of minimal value but the cards were very well drawn. Gustamps valuer explained to Roy Lloyd that this would enhance the value considerably to a collector.
Gustamps offered Mr Lloyd £8 per card. Gustamps offered to buy all 12 cards for £100 and Roy Lloyd was pleased to accept the offer saying it was worth the trip to Gustamps after all.
Gustamps would like to thank Mr Roy Lloyd for selling his postcard collection to Gustamps and also for allowing Gustamps to share his valuation experience with other readers.
Third time lucky for Miss Douglas
Mary Douglas contacted Gustamps in Brighton. Mary had been given a stamp collection by a family friend. Although Mary had already had the collection valued by two other stamp dealers, Mary thought she should get a third opinion as to the value of her stamps. As Gustamps gave free stamp valuations, Miss Douglas brought her stamps along to Gustamps’ shop to claim her free Gustamps stamp valuation.
Gustamps heard from Mary that the previous two stamp dealers had valued the collection at between £7 and £10. Gustamps valuer looked through the stamp album. When he was half way through the book, Gustamps’ valuer picked up a magnifying glass to look more closely at a 1d red Victorian stamp from Great Britain. Gustamps valuer explained to Mary that the stamp was from Plate number 225 and was particularly scarce, Mary asked “How much is it worth?” Gustamps valuer replied to Mary that Gustamps would pay £280 for it although a collector might pay a higher price in a stamp auction. Gustamps valuer continued to look through the album until he reached the last page. Mary said “What’s the rest of the book worth?” Gustamps valuer replied, “about £10.” Mary was pleased to sell Gustamps the 1d stamp for £280 and decided to keep the other stamps in the album.
Gustamps would like to thank Miss Mary Douglas for selling the G.B. plate 225 1d Red to Gustamps, and also for letting Gustamps publish her valuation experience at Gustamps.
Cecil cashes in his P.O.W. covers at Gustamps
Cecil had been told by a friend that Gustamps in Brighton gave free stamp valuations to the public. In fact Cecil’s friend had already been to Gustamps shop with his own stamp collection which Gustamps had valued at over £60 so now Cecil decided to bring his own accumulation of stamps to Gustamps to have them valued. Cecil turned up at Gustamps shop a few weeks ago with a biscuit tin containing various random covers and F.D.C.s. The 34 covers were valued by Gustamps at a whole at about £12, but Gustamps were not interested in buying them and suggested that perhaps Cecil might sell them on ebay. Gustamps valuer did notice a couple of Malayan P.O.W. (prisoner of war) covers dating back to the Japanese occupation of Malaya during WWII. Gustamps offered to buy these two covers for £40. Cecil sold the two P.O.W. covers to Gustamps for £40 and said he was going to give the tin of remaining covers to his girlfriend’s son. Thanks from Gustamps to Cecil for letting Gustamps publish his valuation experience at Gustamps.
Mr Ainsworth sells the King of the Jungle to Gustamps
Tom Ainsworth visited Gustamps shop. Tom had been given a collection of feline stamps by his aunt. Tom told Gustamps his aunt had been collecting cat stamps including big cats such as lions and tigers for many years, now in her 70s, the stamps had been given to Tom. After finding out on the internet that Gustamps give free stamp valuations, and curious as to the value of the stamp collection. Tom had brought the stamps to Gustamps’ shop in Brighton for a free stamp valuation. Tom told Gustamps that as his aunt had spent so much time and effort collecting the stamps, he wanted to should keep them unless of course Gustamps thought they were worth a lot of money. As Gustamps valuation was free Tom felt there was nothing to lose by bringing them along to Gustamps. Gustamps stamp valuer carefully inspected the stamps. Gustamps explained to Tom that although the stamps were superbly displayed in the stamp album, that the market value was unfortunately very low (not more than £20). However, Gustamps valuer did spot one single stamp which had an error. The stamp from Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika was a 20c orange and black stamp depicting a lion. Gustamps valuer told Tom the stamp was imperforate between the stamp and top margin and as such was quite rare. Gustamps valuation for this stamp alone was £200 and Gustamps offered to buy the stamp from Tom for £200.
Tom told Gustamps he as definitely not going to sell his aunt’s stamp collection but he’d be pleased to sell the K.U.T. 20c lion stamp to Gusatmps for £200.
Gustamps would like to thanks Mr Tom Ainsworth for allowing Gustamps to share his valuation experience at Gustamps and allowing Gusamps to publish this blog.
Tom’s stamp valuation from Gustamps
Tom Rand came into Gustamps shop in Brighton with his son Chris. Tom explained to Gustamps that Chris had inherited two Victorian stamps from his Grandfather. Tom asked Gustamps for a free Gustamps stamp valuation for Chris. Also, to confirm the stamps were genuine as they were printed in a pair, but were uneven. Tom told Gustamps he was worried they might be faux.
Gustamps stamp valuer inspected the stamps which were a pair of British Queen Victorian embossed 10d Brown stamps of 1847. Tom and Chris were told by Gustamps that the stamps were in fact genuine.
Gustamps added that it was normal for these stamps to be printed unevenly. Gustamps valued the pair of stamps at £1,900. Tom said Chris’ grandfather had recommended that the stamps be kept until Chris was older before the stamps were sold.
Gustamps told Tom and Chris that when they were ready to sell the stamps at some future time to return to Gustamps for an updated free stamp valuation from Gustamps.
Thanks to Tom and Chris Brand for allowing Gustamps to publish their valuation experience at Gustamps. If you have any Victorian stamps, you wish to have valued free of charge from Gustamps, then please contact Gustamps valuation department with Gustamps experienced, specialist stamp valuer by telephoning Gustamps on 01273 326994. Alternatively just call into Gustamps shop in Brighton.
Gustamps value Perot stamp at £3,000 in 1962
Gustamps was telephone by Alice Short. Mrs Short wanted some information about a family heirloom passed down to her from her grandfather. Gustamps heard the heirloom was a single Bermuda ‘Perot Postmasters stamp’. Gustamps had already given Mrs Short a Gustamps valuation of many thousands of pounds for the stamp. Now Alice Short came back to Gustamps. She wanted Gustamps to try and work out ho much her grandfather might have paid for the rare stamp when he bought it in 1962 at a London stamp auction.
Gustamps answer to Alice was that a fine Bermudan ‘Perot Postmasters stamp’ would have cost s lot even over 40 years ago. Gustamps told Alice the stamp issued during Queen Victoria’s reign has always been prized by philatelists for its rarity. Gustamps said ‘in 1962 the stamp could have cost as much as £3,000 which was quite a lot back then,’ according to Gustamps.
Gustamp thanks Mrs Alice Short for an unusual request of a retrospective Gustamps valuation and allowing Gustamps to publish this blog.
Gustamps reliable service for stamp collectors for over 40 years
Philatelists have been coming to Gustamps for over 40 years. Based in Brighton Sussex, Gustamps reputation for fair dealing and expert free stamp valuations is known worldwide. Contacting Gustamps on 01273 326994 give stamp collectors the access to a prompt, reliable stamp valuation completely free of charge. Gustamps also give stamp collectors the opportunity of turning any unwanted stamps into cash quickly and easily. Don’t delay, get in touch with Gustamps now to avail yourself of your free stamp valuation just pop into Gustamps shop in Brighton.
Tom’s stamp valuation experience at Gustamps
Tom telephone Gustamps to arrange a convenient time to bring his stamps for a free Gustamps stamp valuation. When Tom turned up at Gustamps shop in Brighton he brought along an album and small stock book containing boats and ships on stamps. As Tom was not interested in collecting stamps he was looking to have the stamps valued by Gustamps, and perhaps to sell them to Gustamps. The stamps had been inherited by Tom from his uncle who had spent most of his life at sea and who had collected maritime stamps. Gustamps stamp valuer carefully inspected Tom’s stamps and told Tom that Gustamps valuation was £27 for the stamp album plus £9 for the stock book. In addition, Gustamps informed Tom there was a single paquebot cover worth £5 plus the best item (a British 5d 1969 stamp showing the QEII ship, which had an error.) The stamp was missing the red colour. This stamp alone was worth about £75. In all Gustamps offered Tom £125 for the entire collection. Tom was pleased to accept Gustamps offer as he had expected he would only be able to get£20 or £30 for the lot.
Gustamps would like to thank Mr Tom Lebright for allowing Gustamps to buy his ships stamps and also for allowing Gustamps to publish his valuation experience whilst at Gustamps Sussex shop.
Gustamps can help your friends
If you have a friend with a stamp collection for sale, tell your friend about Gustamps and do your friend a favour. Gustamps will be pleased to offer your friend an expert stamp valuation free of charge. Gustamps may also be interested in buying your friend’s stamps, with an instant cash offer for any stamps required by Gustamps.
Help a friend by passing on Gustamps telephone number 01273 326994 or telling your friend to take the stamps for sale to Gustamps stamp shop in Brighton for Gustamps free stamp valuation.
Padraig’s cheap stamp was valuable
Padraig O’Brien came to Gustamps in Brighton for a free Gustamps stamp valuation. Although his first time at Gustamps, Padraig had already had his stamps valued twice. Once in County Cork in Eire and once in London. Padraig showed Gustamps a stock book containing about 50 Great Britain 2s 6d Brown 1958 Carrickfergus Castle stamps. All of the stamps were used. Padraig told Gustamps he used to get parcels from the UK to his place of work in Eire during 1958-1960. Gustamps heard from Padraig that the two previous valuations he had had were not much money. The stamp dealer in Eire told him the stamps were ‘cheap’ and the lot was probably not worth even £5. The London dealer quoted Padraig £7 and didn’t seem very interested. Padraig wanted a second opinion so here he was at Gustamps for the free Gustamps stamp valuation.
Gustamps stamp valuer carefully inspected each stamp. Gustamps valuation was that 51 stamps were worth 20p each (about £10 for the lot), but one stamp which looked the same from the front showed a clear, inverted watermark on the reverse side. The Gustamps valuation for this stamp was £900. Padraig told Gustamps he did not want to sell the 51 stamps for £10, but he was seriously interested in selling the £900. Padraig said to Gustamps he needed to think about it but would probably come back to Gustamps to sell the stamp.
Thanks to Padraig O’Brien for allowing Gustamps to publish his stamp valuation experience at Gustamps.
If you have any stamps you wish to have expertly valued by by Gustamps, please contact Gustamps valuation department on 01273326994 for your free Gustamps stamp valuation.
Gustamps famous for free, reliable stamp valuations are also interested in purchasing all kinds of philatelic items. Free stamp valuations from Gustamps are often accompanied by purchase offers for items valued with instant cash payments from Gustamps, for any offers accepted from Gustamps. Gustamps are in the market for most philatelic items offered for sale. Stamps purchased by Gustamps include all types of stamp collections from school-boy collections to larger valuable collections. Gustamps also buy stamp accumulations whether large or small, sorted or unsorted, Gustamps are interested. So if you want to sell your stamps or just find out what they’re worth then your first port of call should be Gustamps of Brighton. To book your free stamp valuation appointment at Gustamps please telephone Gustamps first on 01273 326994.
Gustamps free stamp valuations are carried out by expert stamp valuers with over 40 years experience.
John telephone Gustamps about valuing a French stamp which had a colour missing from it. When John came to Gustamps shop for his free Gustamps stamp valuation, John told Gustamps that he had bought the stamp in France two years ago as an investment. John said to Gustamps that he had been told only one sheet of stamps had been discovered with the missing colour error. Gustamps heard from John he had paid 400 euros for the stamp. Gustamps valuation of the stamp at market value was in the region of 250 euros. Gustamps explained to John that several more sheets of the missing colour error had been discovered since the first original sheet, this unfortunately resulted in a drop of the market value. Gustamps pointed out to John that stamp errors do not always appear on the market as soon as the stamps are issued. Gustamps said that often errors are undiscovered for years. In 2012 Gustamps said Mr Michael De Monte from Ohio in the USA discovered a missing colour error in the 2006 USA snowflake stamp. This was six years after the issue date of the stamps.
Gustamps recommend if buying ‘new issue’ stamp errors it might be worth waiting for a while in case more come onto the market causing prices to decrease.
Gustamps would like to thank Mr John O’Brien for allowing Gustamps to publish his stamp valuation experience with Gustamps.
Fred’s prehistoric stamp was worth over £3,000
Gustamps valuation expert was shown a photocopy of a rare Gibraltar postage stamp. Mr Fred Shaw told Gustamps that the stamp was not for sale, but a friend had asked Fred to bring the photocopy to Gustamps for a free Gustamps valuation. The photocopy was of a 1973 Gibraltar 4p stamp depicting a prehistoric Gibraltar skull. Gustamps valuation man said that as the stamp was missing the gold colour and the Queen’s head and the country name ‘Gibraltar’ that the stamp with all these omissions should be worth well over £3,000 Gustamps valuer said it might fetch as much as £4,000 at auction.
Gustamps valuer recommended to Fred that if his friend did not want to sell the stamp he should consider insuring it.
Gustamps thanks Mr Fred Shaw for letting Gustamps share his valuation experience at Gustamps with other readers.
Molly wanted to swap India with Gustamps
On her recent trip to Brighton, Molly visited Gustamps shop for a Gustamps free stamp valuation of her Indian stamps. Gustamps valuation was for £55 and Molly was pleased to accept Gustamps offer to purchase her Indian stamps for £55. On receipt of her payment Molly said now I want to spend it all on Japanese stamps. Carefully looking through Gustamps stock of Japan stamps, Molly selected about £70 of stamps at Gustamps selling price. Molly told Gustamps she wanted all of them, but all she had was the £55 payment from her Indian stamps sale. Gustamps reduced the price to £55 and Molly was pleased to have exchanged her Indian collection for a great collection of Japan. Whilst in Gustamps shop, Molly asked Gustamps what currency was used in Japan. Gustamps reply to Molly was in 1871 a hundred Mon was worth one Sen. Gustamps added that in 1872 one hundred Rin was equal to one Sen and one hundred Sen was worth one Yen. Happy with her Japanese stamps and Gustamps currency info Molly said she would be back next month for more Japan stamps. Molly also said she had some Indian Feudatory states stamps which she would be bringing to Gustamps for a free Gustamps stamp valuation on her next visit to Gustamps. She said, she was considering selling them depending on how much they were valued at.
Gustamps thanks Molly Cookson for allowing Gustamps to share her valuation experience at Gustamps with other stamp collectors.
Arthur contacted Gustamps for a free Gustamps stamp valuation. When Arthur visited Gustamps in Sussex he explained that his Dad had owned a newsagents shop in South London in the 1960s. Gustamps heard that Arthur’s father sold cheaply priced stamp packets in his newsagents shop. Arthur told Gustamps the newsagents had closed down decades ago, but Arthur had retained a shoe box from the shop containing about 200 of the little stamp packets, which used to be sold for 6d or 1s each. Gustamps valuer told Arthur the packets from Russia, Poland, Roumania and Hungary were only worth about 20p or 30p each. Gustamps valuer told Arthur he was lucky to also have over 50 packets from China. Gustamps valuer explained that Chinese stamps had increased greatly since the 1970s and each China packet which contained cultural revolution and Mao Tse Tung stamps were worth about £10 for each packet. Arthur was offered £75 from Gustamps for the 150 East European packets and £500 from Gustamps for the 50 China packets. Arthur accepted Gustamps offer of £500 for the China stamps and decided to keep the £150 East European packets just in case they increase in value in the coming years.
Thanks to Arthur for letting Gustamps publish his valuation experience at Gustamps of Brighton
Gustamps quote £9,000 for Bill’s cover
Bill Navarra telephoned Gustamps to make a valuations appointment. When Bill came to Gustamps Brighton shop he produced a brown envelope containing six covers. Bill told Gustamps valuation man the covers were found when he was clearing out his attic. The Gustamps valuation for five of the covers was £20, when Gustamps valuation man saw the last cover he told Bill it was worth at least £9,000 if it was genuine. Gustamps valaution man said it certainly looked genuine and he recommended Bill to obtain a certificate from the Royal Philatelic Society to confirm it was genuine. Gustamps valuation man also told Bill he should insure it for £9,000 if it was confirmed genuine. Gustamps valuation man explained to Bill it was an extremely rare postmaster provisional cover dating back to 1846. The cover bore a local stamp from Brattleboro. Gustamps told Bill that Brattleboro was in Vermont in the USA.
Gustamps congratulates Bill Navarra on his fortunate find and thanks him for allowing Gustamps to share his valuation experience at Gustamps in Brighton with other readers.
The container was worth more than the contents
Terry contacted Gustamps. Terry wanted a free stamp valuation from Gustamps. When Terry visited Gustamps in Brighton for his free Gustamps valaution, he showed Gustamps a mixture of old stamps both on and off paper, with some stamps still stuck on the original pieces of envelope. After a careful inspection, Gustamps told Terry the mixture of stamps were worth about £15. Terry was offered £18 from Gustamps and accepted Gustamps offer. Terry had tipped the loose stamps onto Gustamps shop counter, he was about to screw up the container (a tatty old envelope) when the Gustamps valuation expert said “May I have a look at that envelope?” The Gustamps valuation expert looked at the envelope and asked Terry if he wanted to sell it to Gustamps for an extra £30. “Yes I would, I was about to crumple it up and throw it away.” The Gustamps valuation expert explained to Terry that the envelope was a crash cover from an aeroplane that had crashed into the sea. The postal markings and cachets on the cover confirm this. The cover was worth more than the contents. Terry left Gustamps shop with his £48 pound payment, having told Gustamps he was pleased with the outcome.
Gustamps would like to thank Terry for letting Gustamps share his valuation experience with other readers.
Tim’s rare stamp was valueless
Tim contacted Gustamps for a free Gustamps stamp valuation. Tim told Gustamps he owned a very rare British stamp, with a misprinted date. When Tim came to Gustamps Brighton shop for his valuation appointment, he produced a mint British stamp and said “its very rare, look the date on the stamp is 1660!” Gustamps valuation expert said to Tim that unfortunately the stamp was an ordinary, normal stamp, the date indeed was 1660, but the date was printed intentionally on the stamp. Gustamps valuation expert explained to Tim it was issued to commemorate the tercentenary of the General Letter Office in 1960. “So how much is it worth” said Tim. The reply from Gustamps valuation expert was “sorry it is virtually valueless. At most 10p or 20p.”
Gustamps thanks Tim for letting Gustamps publish his valuation experience and allowing Gustamps to publish it.
Agnes came to Gustamps shop in Brighton for a free Gustamps valuation. Agnes showed Gustamps’ valuation expert two small postage stamp booklets dating back to 1935. Gustamps valuation expert noted that both booklets were 5s value (25p in todays money). Agnes was told that one booklet had some stamps missing, so the valuation for this book was only £10. Gustamps expert valued the second booklet which was complete and included scarce, inverted watermark stamps at over £2,000. Agnes was offered £2,150 for the complete book. After a few moments of thought Agnes told Gustamps valuation expert “I am tempted to sell it, but it’s a family heirloom and it’s not for sale.”
Gustamps thanks Agnes for letting Gustamps publish her valuation experience at Gustamps. If you have any King George V postage stamp booklets, why not bring them to Gustamps for a free Gustamps stamp valuation.
Victor wondered if Gustamps would increase the price
Victor De Plaza turned up at Gustamps’ Brighton shop without an appointment. Luckily Gustamps valuation expert was available to give Victor an instant stamp valuation. The Gustamps valuation was free of charge. Victor waited whilst Gustamps valuation inspected Victor’s stamps. Twenty minutes later, Gustamps’ valuation expert came up with a valuation figure of £31 (market price). Gustamps’ valuation expert also offered to purchase the stamps from Victor for £31. Victor asked Gustamps’ valuation expert whether he could have another free valuation in the future when the value of the stamps may have changed. Gustamps valuation expert said he would be happy to re-evaluate the stamps a second time for free. Mr De Plaza stopped him and said “wait a minute, what if you value it at a lower price, does that mean you might lower your offer price?” “No” said Gustamps valuation expert, “once we make a valuation offer, we hold that offer for at least one month, even if the value of the stamps has decreased over time.” Victor was reassured that he had nothing to lose if he wanted to return within the month for another valuation. Victor booked another appointment for later that month, just in case his stamps might be worth slightly more.
Gustamps thanks Victor De Plaza for letting Gustamps share his valuation experience at Gustamps with other readers.
Dozens of 1d Blacks were ruined
Patrick Evans telephoned Gustamps for a valuation appointment. Patrick turned up at Gustamps’ shop in Brighton with a large plastic bin bag. Everyone at Gustamps was shocked when they saw what Patrick had in the bag. It was a Victorian fire screen. Gustamps’ valuations expert saw the screen had been decorated with a montage of Victorian stamps including hundreds of British 1841 1d Reds and dozens of 1840 blacks. The stamps were stuck to screen in a symmetrical design. Gustamps valuation expert told Patrick that unfortunately the stamps had not just been glued down but also coated in varnish. Gustamps’ expert said from a philatelic point of view the stamps had been ruined. Gustamps’ valuation expert added that unfortunately the stamps had no philatelic value, as the stamps could not be removed without being damaged and were uncollectable. Gustamps’ valuation expert did suggest that Mr Evans take the fire screen to an antique auction where he might be able to obtain a valuation and sell it.
Gustamps would like to thank Patrick Evans for letting Gustamps publish this blog about his unusual fire screen.
Postal stamp valuations – important information
Gustamps new free postal stamp valuation service is popular with collectors living outside Sussex. The free Gustamps service is also available to stamp collectors outside the UK. To obtain a free Gustamps stamp valuation by mail, you need to post colour photocopies of the stamps to be valued to Gustamps, and remember to include your contact number. Do not post the original stamps to Gustamps, only photocopies. Although this Gustamps valuation method is not as exact as bringing your stamps to Gustamps’ shop, in most cases Gustamps can give an approximate valuation which will provide you with a fair idea of what your stamps are worth at market price. Please remember that Gustamps verbal valuations given at Gustamps Brighton shop and also Gustamps postal valuation service are free of charge from Gustamps.
To contact Gustamps for more info about Gustamps stamp valuations telephone Gustamps manager on 01273 326994 anytime.
Mrs. Brenda Gatestone came into the Gustamps Brighton shop. Mrs Gatestone told Gustamps’ manager that she was not a stamp collector, nor was she interested in starting up a stamp collection. Gustamps heard from Mrs Gatestone that she had bought a book of 1st class postage stamps from a post office in Hove. She told Gustamps that the Hove post office was local to her as she lived and worked in Hove, “I would like you to look at the book of stamps, tell me what you think and if possible, make me an offer for it as long as there is no charge for the valuation,” said Mrs. Gatestone to the manager of Gustamps. The valuation expert of Gustamps was called and he assured Mrs. Gatestone that the valaution would be free of charge. The valuation expert at Gustamps looked at the stamp booklet and saw instantly that the stamps were massively mis-perforated. Some stamps with perforations running through the stamps and some part imperforate. Gustamps valuation expert told Mrs. Gatestone that the booklet of 10 stamps which were considered major stamp errors were worth in the region of £300. Gustamps pointed out to Mrs. Gatestone that a specialist collector of these type of error ‘mis-perf’ might pay considerably more. Mrs. Gatestone was offered £300 immediate payment by Gustamps if she wanted to sell the stamps to Gustamps. Mrs. Gatestone accepted Gustamps stamp offer of £300 and told Gustamps’ valuation expert that she was pleased with the Gustamps offer price as she had paid less than £4 for the book. Leaving the shop, Mrs. Gatestone said she was off to the post office in Hove to see if they had anymore similar books of stamps and told Gustamps’ valaution expert “I might be back!”
If you buy any misprinted or mis-perforated stamps from the post office, please come to Gustamps for a free stamp valuation, backed up by imediate payment for any stamps sold to Gustamps.
Increased volume of stamp valuations at Gustamps
The volume of people coming to Gustamps for free stamp valuations has increased greatly recently. The demand from collectors to have their stamps valued by Gustamps free of charge is greater this month than last month and up on previous months this year. More and more people are becoming aware of the importance of knowing what their stamps are worth. If you have stamps which need to be valued please do not hesitate in getting in touch with Gustamps’ valuation department by telephoning Gustamps on 01273 326994 and getting more info from Gustamps. Whether you require a Gustamps market price valuation or a Gustamps verbal valuation for insurance. Please remember that Gustamps’ valuations are free of charge.
Peter will not sell his stamps
Gustamps heard from Mr Peter Filton. Peter said he had a stamp collection which had been in the family for decades. Peter said it had great personal sentimental value and he told Gustamps that he would not sell it whatever the value might be. Peter asked Gustamps “are you sure the valuation will not cost me anything even if I have n intention of selling my stamps?” Gustamps reassured Peter that he was under no obligation to sell anything. The Gustamps free stamp valuation service on offer from Gustamps was absolutely and completely free of charge. Gustamps told Peter it was a free service from Gustamps intended to benefit anyone whose stamps needed to be valued, regardless of whether they wanted to sell the stamps or not. Gustamps invited Peter to make an appointment with Gustamps’ valuation expert if he was curious to find out what the family stamp collection was worth. The Gustamps valuation would be precise, thorough and last but not least free of charge.
Thanks from Gustamps to Peter Filton for his question and for letting Gustamps share it with other readers.
Gustamps postal stamp valuations
The new trend of posting photocopies of stamps to Gustamps for free Gustamps valuations is welcomed by Gustamps. Now stamp collectors living too far away to visit Gustamps’ shop in Brighton personally can have free Gustamps valuations by posting photocopies of the stamps they require to be valued by Gustamps. Gustamps recommend the photocopies are in colour. Also, that you provide your telephone number so that Gustamps valuation department can contact you with a valuation amount. This is important for a postal valuation as email contact is not available. Telephone contact is the preferred method. Gustamps point out that this new postal Gustamps valuation service should be regarded as an approximate valuation. For a more precise and comprehensive valuation you should contact Gustamps and ask Gustamps stamp valuation department to make an appointment for you to visit Gustamps’ shop in Brighton. Gustamps’ valuation department contact number is 01273 326994.
New trend from stamp collectors for stamp valuations
Gustamps have observed a new trend from stamp collectors for Gustamps free stamp valuation. Increasing numbers of stamp collectors are opting for free postal valuations from Gustamps. Many collectors are now posting photocopies of their stamps to Gustamps and requesting free stamp valuations from Gustamps. Gustamps are pleased to give stamp valuations by this method, but Gustamps point out that this postal method will only provide an approximate valuation.
Large stamp lots – please phone first
When visiting Gustamps’ Brighton shop for a free stamp valuation from Gustamps, you are recommended to telephone first to make a valuation appointment with Gustamps. Telephoning Gustamps first avoids a waiting time for your Gustamps valuation. Gustamps would like to point out that large or bulky stamp lots or large boxes of stamps can take a longer value. Gustamps ask that you telephone Gustamps first prior to coming to Gustamps shop. This will ensure that your free Gustamps valuation is completed in a speedy manner. For your free Gustamps valuation, of a large or bulky lot of stamps, please telephone Gustamps valuation department on 01273 326994.
Gustamps’ valuation expert has the pleasure of offering a no obligation free Gustamps valuation of your stamp collection. There is no obligation to sell your stamps and the Gustamps free stamp valuation will be conducted professionally and courteously whilst you wait. Telephone Gustamps on 01273 326994 and ask to speak to the Gustamps valuation Expert. If you would like to book a cost free Gustamps valuation appointment, then please telephone the above number. If you do not need free Gustamps valuation, but would like free helpful advice about stamp collecting and stamp values, then contact Gustamps manager or call into the Gustamps shop in Brighton. Gustamps is always pleased to help and the advice is free.
Gustamps Valuations Extended to coins and banknotes
Now stamp colectors can contact Gustamps in Brighton to have free valuations of coins and banknotes. The free valuation service available from Gustamps for stamp collectors now includes Gustamps free professional valuations of stamp and coin covers and stamp and banknote covers. Contact Gustamps now for free combined Gustamps banknote, coin and stamp valuations.
GUSTAMPS WHERE EXPERIENCE COUNTS
Gustamps believe that if a job is worth doing it should be done properly. If you have an accumulation of stamps or a stamp collection and need to have a valuation of them then you should go to the professional stamp valuers Gustamps of Sussex. Gustamps in Brighton, Sussex have been giving professional stamp valuations to the public for more than 40 years. Gustamps’ 40 years of experience in this field gives them the ability to give precise and accurate valuations. Gustamps’ valuation expert would be pleased to give you a free Gustamps stamp valuation, and you can benefit from his 40 years of experience at no cost to you. For your up to the minute, free stamp market valuation from Gustamps, please contact Gustamps’ valuation expert on 01273 326994 for an appointment.
Over 70% of sellers say yes to Gustamps
Gustamps’ has a policy of giving free stamp valuations to all stamp collectors, but the free Gustamps stamp valuations are not always used by those people wishing to sell stamps. Many stamp collectors contact Gustamps for a free stamp valuation simply to find out how much their stamps are worth. Often these people have stamps which have a great sentimental value to them and they do not intend to sell their stamps regardless of the valuation price. Gustamps point out that sellers on the other hand get free valuations from Gusatmps with the intention of ultimately selling their stamps. Gustamps are pleased to announce that more than 70% of those people wishing to sell their stamps say yes to Gustamps and are happy to accept Gustamps’ offer price. Gustamps’ professional and expert stamp valuations are backed up by over 40 years experience. Gustamps’ stamp valuations are free and imediate payment is made for any stamps purchased by Gustamps.
A Gustamps valuation for Henry and a cup of tea for Granny
Henry cam to Brighton to give his Granny a day’s outing. Granny wanted to browse the shops in the lanes and Henry thought it was a good opportunity to get a free stamp valuation from Gustamps. So whilst Granny enjoyed a cup of tea in the cafe opposite Gustamps’ Brighton shop, Henry had his stamp collection valued by Gustamps’ valuation expert. Ten minutes later, Henry’s stamp had been valued and Henry left Gustamps’ shop £35 better off. Thanking Gustamps’ valuation expert, Henry went off to join Granny in the cafe for a cuppa.
If you have any stamps you wish to have valued, please contact Gustamps on 01273 326994 for a free stamp valuation from Gustamps. Gustamps would like to thank Henry for letting Gustamps publish details of his trip to Brighton and Gustamps’ shop.
Aaron asked Gusatmps ‘what should I do?’
On 27/5/2014 Aaron made contact with Gustamps and made an appointment for a free valuation at Gustamps’ Brighton shop. Gustamps’ valuation of Aaron’s stamps only took 20 minutes. Gustamps’ market valuation was between £15 and £20. Gustamps also offered to buy the collection for £18 and Aaron told Gustamps he was not sure what to do. He said he was not a stamp collector and was given the stamp album by his Nan and it sort of had some sentimental value to him. He asked Gustamps’ valuation expert “What would you do if you were in my position?” Gustamps’ valuation expert said taking into account what you said about the sentimental value, ask yourself this question, ‘If I did not own my Nan’s collection, would I buy it for £18?’ Aaron’s answer to Gustamps’ valuation expert was ‘Yes I would.’ The reply to Aaron from Gustamps’ valuation expert was ‘Then you should keep the collection, because the sentimental value to you, is more than the market price.’ To have your stamps valued free of charge from Gustamps, please quote reference #2Gustamps and contact Gustamps’ valuation department in Brighton, Sussex on 01273 326994.
Spending a little more often pays dividends
Gustamps recommends that if you buy unmounted mint stamps, you should not use old fashioned “stamp hinges.” Gustamps say this tends to decrease the value of the stamps as it marks the gum. Gustamps favours using hingeless stamp albums, or collecting in stockbook type albums. Gustamps say this is a good way of imptoving the quality of your collection and increasing its valuation. When buying mint stamps Gustamps recommend spending a little more if possible to buy unmounted mint stamps instead of mounted mint stamps (with hinge marks.) Gustamps point out that although mounted stamps might be slightly cheaper, the stamps which have the best chance of increase are unmounted mint stamps. Gustamps say the demand for these is usually greater. Gustamps say paying a little more at the outset should pay off dividens in the future. Should you wish to sell your collection whether you decide to collect unmounted or mounted stamps you should hav a valuation from Gustamps. This service is free from Gustamps and gives you an up to the minute value of your stamp collection. At no cost to you – Gustamps have been professionally and expertly giving stamp valuations for over 40 years.
For your free Gustamps stamp valuation please quote reference number #1Gustamps and contact the Gustamps valuation expert on 01273 326994 or call in to Gustamps shop in Brighton, Sussex.
Gustamps Valuations Extended to coins and banknotes
Now stamp colectors can contact Gustamps in Brighton to have free valuations of coins and banknotes. The free valuation service available from Gustamps for stamp collectors now includes Gustamps free professional valuations of stamp and coin covers and stamp and banknote covers. Contact Gustamps now for free combined Gustamps banknote, coin and stamp valuations.
Gustamps would like to thank the many 1000’s of stamp collectors who have contacted Gustamps over the past 40 years for Gustamps valuations. Gustamps are pleased to have given valuations over the past 40 years. Gustamps valuations are free and part of the services, which Gustamps offer for the benefit of all stamp collectors. You are invited to contact Gustamps to obtain your own free Gustamps stamp valuation. To become aware of the market price of your stamp collection contact Gustamps on 01273 326994 and ask Gustamps’ valuation expert for a valuation appointment.
Stamp clubs benefit from Gustamps valuations
Group visits to Gustamps are available for stamp clubs now. Gustamps have extended their free valuations service to groups of members of bona fide stamp clubs. Secretaries or organisers from stamp clubs should contact Gustamps first to book an available appointment from Gustamps. Stamp valuations are offered free of charge from Gustamps for the benefit of members of stamp clubs.
Gustamps valuations take the lead
This page is provided as a free service from Gustamps. Gustamps are already providing a free valuation service to all its customers, now Gustamps is extending that service to include the latest news about stamp valuations. The page has been generated in responses to Gustamps’ customers who appreciated the free valuation service and requested even more free information to help them update their valuations. Following Gustamps’ lead, some other stamp dealers have now started to reduce their fees for valuation services. Gustamps are pleased with the positive effect of lower valuation fees from other dealers and we hope other dealers will follow Gustamps’ example and also offer their own free valuation service in the future to the benefit of stamp collectors. Until then please contact Gustamps for free valuations as often and frequently as necessary. The contact telephone number for Gustamps is 01273 326994.
Sharing postage stamp valuations information to help philatelists
This is a new page dedicated to the latest valuation news for stamp collectors.
