Guides for identifying & valuing stamps.
Practical, plain-English guides on stamp identification, condition and value — from first finds to tricky attributions.
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Temporary Service Restrictions Following Abuse Attempts on Stampy
We are currently experiencing unusually high usage and suspected abuse of the services powering Stampy, including attempts to exploit or gain unauthor…
An all new Stampy!
Stampy Major Update: A Smarter, More Powerful Way to Collect Stamp collecting is about precision, organization, and personal meaning. This update stre…
How to Check the Value of Old Stamps
Most people who discover an old album in the attic feel the same initial spark: Maybe there’s something valuable in here.And the truth is—sometimes th…
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Stamp Identification
A practical, thorough, and human-readable handbook for anyone trying to understand, identify, or value a stamp for the first time. Introduction: Why S…
Decoding Stamps: How to Identify Stamp Origins and Designs
Here’s how I decode a mystery stamp’s origin and design without getting lost in catalogs.I keep a small ritual. Clean desk. Daylight lamp. 10× loupe. …
The definitive guide to identify postage stamps and find values
Here’s how I actually identify a stamp on my desk, start to finish, without drama or mystique. 1) Start with what you can see Good light. Clean hands.…
Identify your next stamp from a photo.
Stampy turns a photo into an identification, an estimated value and a saved collection — on your iPhone and iPad.