Old Postcards
Almost every one of us is guilty of having some random old postcards lying around in a drawer somewhere. Well, good news! One single postcard can sell from anywhere between $2 up to as much as a few hundred dollars, depending on a few characteristics.
According to auctioneers Warwick & Warwick, condition, age, rarity, and subject matter play a role in the matter.
If your postcard has been signed by someone noteworthy, has some sort of message of historical importance, or has a sought-after postage stamp or markings, it will bring in more money.
Some of the more popular collectible postcards have been of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco sorts or feature street scenes, social history, or transportation.
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What about guitars made in the 1960s?? I once sold my old Martin (purchased in 1965) in 1968 for $200 (what originally paid for it), but understand that if I had kept it, it might now be worth thousands!! Also, I own an old Gibson ukelele, probably from the 1930s, and understand that it could be worth a lot, if I chose to sell it (which I won’t)
Love to hear about other items that may have value.
It was very interesting I like to know how to sell the items
Loved your article Melaine, very entering and informative. Please do some more like it.
This is all vert interesting. But how do we know where to sell certain items?
Loved the article. It makes me more careful about throwing things in the trash. I have tons of 60″ & 70’s postcards including sets from a relative who traveled across country. I also have old old school books from collecting them over the years.They are from 1950’s back. Lesson plans and school books. Hard cover. Thanks for the warning about discarding old collectibles. I was going to throw them all away.
Where to research the prices?
Thanks for the info… I have a box of vintage postcards and many books from 1800’s!!