Just wondering for sales presentation. Or would a stamp collector not care?
I am selling a stamp collection.. Should I transfer the stamps from there 60′s ratty books to a new book?
June 8th, 2010 
Todd 
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i would opt for the original book.
Hello there,
3 Reasons not to transfer them.
I think most collectors would prefer them in the old books.
In transferring them you may damage some and thus lose value.
I doubt that you would recoup the cost of a new book over what they will bring in the old books.
Good luck,
The stamp collector will care about the stamps not the book.
things that affect the value of a stamp:
Condition – Used
Very Fine – stamp well centered (margins equal. Imperforate stamps nice wide margin. Clear postmark, consistent with time of stamp issue. No tears, thins, stains or other faults.
Fine – perforations or cut margins on imperforates clear of design, clear cancellation. Stamp may be off-centred. No faults, thins, tears or stains.
Very Fine 60-80% of catalogue
Fine 40 – 60% of catalogue
Mint: In addition to the above:
Gum: never hinged – premium of catalogue value on older stamps – pre WW II.
Gum hinged – Further discount of 20%- 50% on modern stamps
-no discount on older stamps.
Other factors are the usual supply and demand that goes with any market. Older stamps tend to have better prices as do stamps with high denomination. However, common stamps catalogue at low prices and are literally worthless to a dealer.
If your collection is a young person’s collection who quit before a real interest in the hobby developed, it it not likely to be of value. The stamps will be relatively common, and in generally poor condition. Mint stamps hinged to the page, if at the time were used for regular postage – little or no value at all.
There is always a chance that one of those pieces of paper could be a winner – but the chance is equivalent to your chance of winning a lottery.
If your collection has little value, you might consider a donation to a local stamp club for the youth programme sponsored by them.
Good luck!