postage stamp storage

What is the best way to store stamps?

Store your stamps in a dark, dry space

As well as the room being dry, you should also ensure that your chosen storage space is dark, or that your stamps are not out in the open and protected from natural sunlight. UV rays in the sun will break down the ink in your stamps dramatically decreasing their quality.

Are stamps on envelopes worth anything?

Stamps are usually more valuable if…

In good condition: It may be stating the obvious, but a stamp which is in the same state as when issued by the Post Office (mint with full original gum) will be worth more than one which has been previously hinged or damaged.

How do you display stamps?

Use a colorful mat board to complement the hues in the stamps you're displaying or a white mat board for optimal contrast. Stamps' gumminess can be protected from damage by using stamp mounts, which are plastic sleeves with adhesive backing.Feb 16, 2017