Dealer's Insights: Valuing a Stamp Collection |
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- Опубликовано: 20 дек 2023
- Bill Barrell returns to the channel with an impressive stamp album filled with rarities and oddities. Bill gives us a unique opportunity to learn through the eyes of a dealer, as we explore the collection together and examine the amazing (and not so amazing) items, along with their value in the market today.
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Website: www.barrell.co.uk/
Books Mentioned:
The Plating of the Penny Black Postage Stamp of Great Britain, 1840.
Author - Charles Nissen
ISBN - 13: 9780852594599
Guide Lines To The Penny Black
Author - P.C. Litchfield
ASIN : B000LEV6VM
GB Specialized Volume 1 Part 1 'Queen Victoria' Stamp Catalogue
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Fabulous episode! Thank you Graham and Bill for all that you do to inspire and support our wonderful hobby! See you all at Stampex in London October 23th - 26th 2024 (and at Virtual Stampex online May 2nd - 4th 2024)
I was lucky enough to speak to Bill at Stampex a few years ago. He was so interested in what I collect and had brilliant advice. When someone is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a topic, it is mesmerising to listen to.
Awesome video! Man, he knows so much considering how deep the intricacies go with these early GB stamps. Great content Graham, thanks!
If there's one thing I'll keep in my heart after this episode, it's: "A philatelist uses eyes, tweezers and a magnifying glass", especially the eyes, I think sometimes that look at the stamps is a bit lacking
I admire anyone who takes the time to become such an expert on something like this. Thanks for sharing your experience with him.
What an incredibly educational episode. Bill was so generous with his knowledge about these British stamps. This interview demonstrates how much one needs to know to ensure that serious collectors purchase wisely; especially if you are involved in auctions with the "big boys"! The other take away for me is just how passionate Bill is and must be to be a successful philatelic dealer. The knowledge he personally has amassed is priceless when seriously collecting high value stamps. I am in awe! For me, and I assume many others involved in this hobby, the artistry of stamps and postal material is the primary attraction and the associated history is second. As a casual collector I just don't have the time to gain the knowledge Bill has since I have other interests as well. But, I respect those with Bill's knowledge and can listen to them talk all day. Thank you Graham for sharing this interview!
Post script,how in gosh creation can you look at stamps without glasses.God bless.I admire your ķnowledge❤
For a 30 minute video on youtube, that certainly held my attention ! Such knowledge and expertise on show. Thanks for sharing that fantastic collection with us
Fantastic episode, Graham. A master class in philately. Antiques Road Show for stamp nuts. What a thrill to sit down with an expert and get this kind of insight. My sincerest thanks to Bill Barrell for offering his time and expertise to us. (Other than that, the episode was, "Meh." 😂) edit: I just now noticed the description says this is an encore appearance for Bill on your channel. Perhaps you could include a link in the description to the previous episode? edit 2: Allow me -
When,as a dealer,I valued a collection,I would figure the scarce and rare items first. I would figure them at pretty good % of retail. I would low ball the ordinary inexpensive and the faulty items. The reason being is that sorting through,cataloging,stocking etc.inexpensive stuff is very time consuming. Time is $. The best collection that I purchased was a nearly complete,US and Worldwide collection. It ranged from the penny black to 1988. I bought it in 1989. It was about 25% mint and 75% used. The inexpensive to the moderate valued stamps were in top condition. The scarce were about 75% sound. The rare items tended to have small faults but with exceptions. This was not an easy collection to value and it was not easy on my $ either!
This kind of conversation must be had more often! Others can learn fast when stamp qualities are explained in the practical sense and through actual examples. Congrats on this great video Graham!!! 🎉 and shout out to Stanley Gibbons regarding the book binding interruption 😂
Scintillating! So fascinating that I had a hard time taking a timeout. The expert sharing his knowledge with all of us wholeheartedly with joy! So much appreciated Graham! Thanks again! A HOME RUN! (I don't know how to say that in Cricket!)
Bill's knowledge and enthusiasm are a treat to see. I'm going to look at this several times to soak up all that information! 👌
Bill seems to be the kind of guy that is approachable and full of the details that will you will walk away from
Thank you for taking the time to interview Bill. Very informative. Special thanks to Miss Laura for the great video coverage of you interviewing Bill.
You are amazing. I am afraid to sell my collection because i am so uneducated. You are brilliant.
Great episode! I don’t collect early GB but this episode was just fascinating. Thank you Bill for taking the time to share!
Just WOW! Thank you for spending time with Mr. Barrell! I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Excellent video. Issues from other countries also show the need for such detail orientation. Thanks for sharing this session. It would have been nice to learn how much Bill paid for the album / collection.
Another superb contribution to our hobby by a dealer who works tirelessly to offer quality material