17-10-2025, 01:08 PM
The perfect stamp. The design was printed perfectly in the center of the paper and the perf around all edged are the exact measurements from the design at all four side's. No creases or ink problems. To find a stamp like this is like finding a need in a hay stack. Most have some issues with them. A lot of collectors are looking for the percept stamp. Its worth the time to send it to the PSE to be graded. They grade it out of 100 being the best or perfect in every way.. I have some graded in my collection. Its well worth the time to have it done. I've noticed the PSE is grading mostly U.S. and Canadian stamps. Its just a mind set knowing what condition your collection is in. One crease or hinge really reduces the value of the stamp. Its important when buying/ selling high costing stamps.
Graded stamps bring an SMQ value the higher the grade the higher the value even, higher then the Scott catalogues max price.
Some of the Experts don't agree with grading stamps. But they still want you to send them in to get a certificate on what actual type they are. An example I purchased 6 stamps from a auction house. They advertised them as original gum not hinged. they were lower in price But seamed to be in great condition. Even when I received them to me they looked great. So I thought maybe send them to PSE for grading. So I did. PSE called me on the phone to tell me they were all tampered with regummed touched up in some way. They could not give a grade on them and recommended the company refunded my money. They even contacted the auction house. I did get a refund but I lost money sending them in and grading them. So I recommend buying a graded stamp. Or have one you already own done one that you removed from a cover. Two companies grade stamps the PSE and the PF . I recommend PSE there a little cheaper and except credit cards were the PF only takes checks and is a little more expensive. I've done both. If you just want to know what type it is then send to APS. Good Luck
Graded stamps bring an SMQ value the higher the grade the higher the value even, higher then the Scott catalogues max price.
Some of the Experts don't agree with grading stamps. But they still want you to send them in to get a certificate on what actual type they are. An example I purchased 6 stamps from a auction house. They advertised them as original gum not hinged. they were lower in price But seamed to be in great condition. Even when I received them to me they looked great. So I thought maybe send them to PSE for grading. So I did. PSE called me on the phone to tell me they were all tampered with regummed touched up in some way. They could not give a grade on them and recommended the company refunded my money. They even contacted the auction house. I did get a refund but I lost money sending them in and grading them. So I recommend buying a graded stamp. Or have one you already own done one that you removed from a cover. Two companies grade stamps the PSE and the PF . I recommend PSE there a little cheaper and except credit cards were the PF only takes checks and is a little more expensive. I've done both. If you just want to know what type it is then send to APS. Good Luck