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Do stamped postcards have a higher value?

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Generally, no, but it is always a good idea to check the stamp and postmark when considering a purchase. Sometime a rare or unusual stamp is found on a card which may be more valuable than the card itself. Postmarks can also be collected themselves. Postmarks from very small towns, railroads, shipboards, temporary post offices, or cancellations of rare or unusual design may be highly desirable.

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How can I make collections available to buyers if I wish to sell them?

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You could put a picture online, and if anyone would like it, you could mail it to them.

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Are books of postcards sold as a set worth collecting?

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It depends on the set. Over the years they may become more valuable, but it's impossible to say for sure. You can collect them as long as you're willing to be patient until they become valuable.

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I have a lot of postcards from Russia that were given out, I presume, as propaganda during the Gorbachev era. Would they be of interest to anyone?

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It's best to post and sell them online. There may be international interest. Most American collectors are looking strictly for American postcards, except for a few categories such as full figure saints or world expos.

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What does it mean on eBay when the term "E15" follows a description of a postcard?

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It could be the seller's ID of where they have that specific card located in their inventory. Ask the seller for details.

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