This is a virtual only program - Please CLICK HERE to register on zoom and receive the link to join the program on Thurs. Dec. 11th at 7pm.

Some people are selling their own Stamp collections, which they probably understand. And others are selling collections that they inherited and have absolutely no concept of value. This program will help attendees to better understand US and Foreign Stamps, how & where to sell them in today's market, and will cover such topics as:

• Brief History of Postage Stamps
• How to Sort, Analyze, and Evaluate a Stamp Collection
• Various types of Stamps including Definitives, Commemoratives, Blocks & Plate Blocks, Sheets, 1st Day Covers, Coils, Air Mails, Postage Due, more
• We'll introduce you to the Scott's Catalog # System
• We'll discuss five common types of Stamp Collectors & Collections
• We'll discuss what's Hot & Not in Stamps
• We'll introduce Discount Postage?
• What is "Grading" and why is it so important to value
• How…and where…to sell a Stamp Collection
• We'll discuss 'Retention' and why so many different stamps are issued each year
• We'll discuss both US and Foreign Stamps
• We'll introduce you to assorted useful Stamp web sites, reference books and tools
• We'll include important Tips, Strategies and Vignettes…and much more

MIKE’s BIO: Mike Ivankovich has been involved in some phase of the Antiques & Collectibles business for more than 40 years. He is a frequent lecturer and spoken before groups too numerous to list. He has authored more than 20 books and eBooks in his areas of specialty and has written articles and columns for most major national trade papers. He is the host of the “What’s It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser” Radio Show that airs on the First Friday of every month from 9:30-10:30 AM on WBCB 1490 AM & 107.3 FM in Philadelphia PA. As a Home Downsizing Expert & Author he guides clients through the entire Home Downsizing process, helping them deal with their Antiques, Collectibles, and General Household Contents. His Home Downsizing in Four Easy Steps book can be found on Amazon.com. Mike is also a professional GPPA & MPPA Appraiser specializing in Appraisals for Estate, Insurance, Inheritance, Divorce, Insurance Claim, Non-Cash Charitable Donation, or other legal purposes. As a Pennsylvania Auctioneer, he has been named Pennsylvania's “Auctioneer of the Year” by fellow Auctioneers.