There are many places to buy postage stamps these days, with a number of options online. In addition to auction sites like eBay, some of the most popular sites include official stamp catalogues. Stamp catalogs are important not just for stamp purchasing, but also for organizing and referring to your collection. Scott’s is the most common international reference, but here are a few others to consider as well.

The most popular reference guide for appraising and buying postage stamps is the internationally renowned Scott’s Catalogue. You can check out ScottOnline.com to get an online or print subscription. The internet version is available ten days prior to the print version and is emailed directly to you. Separate Print and online magazine subscriptions cost $18.97 for six months, $31.97 for one year, $57.97 for two years and $80.97 for three years. If people want to receive both print and online versions, the costs are as follows: $21.97 six months, $37.97 one year, $69.97 two years or $98.97 three years. If you’re looking to buy postage stamps from Scott’s, expect a comprehensive selection.

The American Philatelic Society (Stamps.org) has a database of over 270,613 items that you can search by country, type, keywords, Scott Catalogue number, country and its type, country and keyword, its type and keyword, or Stamp ID number. You needn’t be a member to browse, but if you’d like to buy postage stamps or get personal stamp information, you must become a member. Membership fees go toward publishing their monthly journal and costs range from $11.75/year to $38, depending on when you register (July - September is best).

The first Stanley Gibbons catalogue was published in 1865 and since then, they’ve been a leading resource for collectors looking to get postage ones from Great Britain or elsewhere, with the exception of the United States. You can find a $181,575 first day black cover from Great Britain (1840), an unused 1847 one from Tobago for $8,070, or 1 1913 “kookaburra” one from Australia for $80. This is the place to find a rare stamp or special gem for your collection.

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