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General Philatelic/Gen. Discussion : StampWorld stamp catalogue

 

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14 Jul 2017
02:16:08pm

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This has me "scratching my head". A collector would like me to buy his collection where the CV is based on the StampWorld stamp catalogue. I have never encountered the StampWorld stamp catalogue before. Why would someone use it, and not Scott or S. Gibbons? I could ask more questions, but, perhaps, would benefit more by just being educated about the StampWorld stamp catalogue. Pros and cons - Thank you.
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14 Jul 2017
03:19:10pm
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He is referring to StampWorld.com.

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14 Jul 2017
08:07:28pm
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As near as I can see it's a mixed bag. Keep in mind that anyone who would be purchasing from you would in all likelihood be using Scotts, Gibbons, etc.

I looked at a few US - the later issues seem to catalog less in Stampworld, the earlier issues seem to catalog more, in some cases 20 t0 30 per cent more.

Condition is the key when purchasing any collection. You would really have to compare Scott vs Stampworld values on the expensive issues in the collection. Tonight was the first time I ever looked at Stampworld - it appears it would be very useful for researching those pesky issues that my old brain knows it's seen before but can't quite place them.

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15 Jul 2017
06:06:49am
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I have only used Stampworld for assisting in identification and using the data for my inventory files.

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Neddie Seagoon from The Telegoons

15 Jul 2017
06:46:37pm

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re: StampWorld stamp catalogue

My personal opinion is that the Stampworld catalogue is too highly priced.

You may find that the "collector" has already calculated the "value" from different sources and has picked the highest one to try and sell his collection.

Please remember that very, very few people will pay "Full" catalogue value!!!

If buyers paid Full catalogue value the sellers here on stamporama would all be wealthy men, wouldn't we guys and gals????

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virgilp

15 Jul 2017
07:22:03pm
re: StampWorld stamp catalogue

A site I am using a lot for buy and sale is webstore.com Almost anything is for sale there. I wish that they would have a section only for stamps, but after using it for few minutes it easy to find great deals there. Stamps are listed using Scott numbers and a search, very useful, returns yes/no for something you are looking for. Many prices are between 15-25% Scott CV. Postage fees are very reasonable, too. Feedback and number of transactions are shown for every user.

And there is no fee, at least for now, to list the stamps there.

Of course, registration is required to buy or sale.

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whitebuffalo
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15 Jul 2017
07:39:51pm
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Personally, I like StampWorld. Their filter system works great for tracking down a particular stamp and they cover a very high percentage of stamps worldwide. As far as overall pricing, I'm not sure how they compare. However they do use a minimal value of $.11, compared to Scott's $.25, which seems a bit more realistic. You can also click on any given stamp and as often as not find a seller who is offering that stamp. To me, it's a great tool to add to your resources.


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15 Jul 2017
08:01:35pm
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Problem I see with stampworld is that you cannot search on Scott or SG numbers, they appear to have their own numbering system. They also do not differentiate between Photo/Litho or at least not where I am needing stamps.

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15 Jul 2017
08:06:53pm
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True, but every stamp catalog has it's short comings. SW is just another tool in the arsenal.


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16 Jul 2017
02:45:26pm
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I agree. Another tool. It is very useful to find hard-to-identify stamps because you can search by country and denomination, then scroll until you find a match. And it seems to be a pretty universal catalogue, in that many people from different countries are using it.

I have taken to listing the StampWorld catalogue and a link to the stamp in the catalogue as part of my listings (where allowed). I have the number there alongside Gibbons and Scott, and I'm slowly building my cross-reference database.

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malcolm197

16 Jul 2017
03:40:16pm
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I use stampworld all the time together with the similar "stampsoftheworld" and colnect.com.In fairness none of these have all the stamps listed but I have never found a stamp which is not listed on one of the sites.

As for values I don't think it is any better or worse than any other catalogue. My gut feeling though that the "values" are based on actual transaction amounts rather than a hypothetical price list.

Bear in mind that different stamps command a premium in different countries, and if these prices are based on say Germany they will appear higher than some of us are used to. I am not sure where the website is based but the base prices are in Euros, so of course prices in other currencies will be based on some "standard" exchange rate, which may be more or less than the current rate.

In any case I only use the site to ID stamps - and I don't take any notice of ANY catalogue prices other than a measure of relative scarcity , and frankly they are not much use for that either !

Malcolm

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16 Jul 2017
04:22:40pm
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I do not use Stampworld because I feel they are harvesting emails. (They limit access to their catalog without an account.)

I read their privacy page and their terms and conditions but was not comfortable with them either. From their website...

"Stampworld.com have the right to disclose personal information to third parties.."



They are located in Belize and clearly English is not their first language, but having a meeting of minds on the wording of the privacy policy and T&Cs is pretty important.

But if I were to have a legal dispute with them, say over my personal info being shared, I am sure I would not be looking forward to hiring an international lawyer and pay for a legal battle on the other side of the globe from me.

If a cannot ID a stamp, then I lean on my fellow hobbyists in a forum like this one. Happy
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14 Jul 2017
02:16:08pm

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This has me "scratching my head". A collector would like me to buy his collection where the CV is based on the StampWorld stamp catalogue. I have never encountered the StampWorld stamp catalogue before. Why would someone use it, and not Scott or S. Gibbons? I could ask more questions, but, perhaps, would benefit more by just being educated about the StampWorld stamp catalogue. Pros and cons - Thank you.

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14 Jul 2017
03:19:10pm

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He is referring to StampWorld.com.

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14 Jul 2017
08:07:28pm

re: StampWorld stamp catalogue

As near as I can see it's a mixed bag. Keep in mind that anyone who would be purchasing from you would in all likelihood be using Scotts, Gibbons, etc.

I looked at a few US - the later issues seem to catalog less in Stampworld, the earlier issues seem to catalog more, in some cases 20 t0 30 per cent more.

Condition is the key when purchasing any collection. You would really have to compare Scott vs Stampworld values on the expensive issues in the collection. Tonight was the first time I ever looked at Stampworld - it appears it would be very useful for researching those pesky issues that my old brain knows it's seen before but can't quite place them.

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angore

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15 Jul 2017
06:06:49am

re: StampWorld stamp catalogue

I have only used Stampworld for assisting in identification and using the data for my inventory files.

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Neddie Seagoon from The Telegoons
15 Jul 2017
06:46:37pm

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re: StampWorld stamp catalogue

My personal opinion is that the Stampworld catalogue is too highly priced.

You may find that the "collector" has already calculated the "value" from different sources and has picked the highest one to try and sell his collection.

Please remember that very, very few people will pay "Full" catalogue value!!!

If buyers paid Full catalogue value the sellers here on stamporama would all be wealthy men, wouldn't we guys and gals????

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virgilp

15 Jul 2017
07:22:03pm

re: StampWorld stamp catalogue

A site I am using a lot for buy and sale is webstore.com Almost anything is for sale there. I wish that they would have a section only for stamps, but after using it for few minutes it easy to find great deals there. Stamps are listed using Scott numbers and a search, very useful, returns yes/no for something you are looking for. Many prices are between 15-25% Scott CV. Postage fees are very reasonable, too. Feedback and number of transactions are shown for every user.

And there is no fee, at least for now, to list the stamps there.

Of course, registration is required to buy or sale.

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whitebuffalo

15 Jul 2017
07:39:51pm

re: StampWorld stamp catalogue

Personally, I like StampWorld. Their filter system works great for tracking down a particular stamp and they cover a very high percentage of stamps worldwide. As far as overall pricing, I'm not sure how they compare. However they do use a minimal value of $.11, compared to Scott's $.25, which seems a bit more realistic. You can also click on any given stamp and as often as not find a seller who is offering that stamp. To me, it's a great tool to add to your resources.


WB

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sheepshanks

15 Jul 2017
08:01:35pm

re: StampWorld stamp catalogue

Problem I see with stampworld is that you cannot search on Scott or SG numbers, they appear to have their own numbering system. They also do not differentiate between Photo/Litho or at least not where I am needing stamps.

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whitebuffalo

15 Jul 2017
08:06:53pm

re: StampWorld stamp catalogue

True, but every stamp catalog has it's short comings. SW is just another tool in the arsenal.


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Noernberg

16 Jul 2017
02:45:26pm

re: StampWorld stamp catalogue

I agree. Another tool. It is very useful to find hard-to-identify stamps because you can search by country and denomination, then scroll until you find a match. And it seems to be a pretty universal catalogue, in that many people from different countries are using it.

I have taken to listing the StampWorld catalogue and a link to the stamp in the catalogue as part of my listings (where allowed). I have the number there alongside Gibbons and Scott, and I'm slowly building my cross-reference database.

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malcolm197

16 Jul 2017
03:40:16pm

re: StampWorld stamp catalogue

I use stampworld all the time together with the similar "stampsoftheworld" and colnect.com.In fairness none of these have all the stamps listed but I have never found a stamp which is not listed on one of the sites.

As for values I don't think it is any better or worse than any other catalogue. My gut feeling though that the "values" are based on actual transaction amounts rather than a hypothetical price list.

Bear in mind that different stamps command a premium in different countries, and if these prices are based on say Germany they will appear higher than some of us are used to. I am not sure where the website is based but the base prices are in Euros, so of course prices in other currencies will be based on some "standard" exchange rate, which may be more or less than the current rate.

In any case I only use the site to ID stamps - and I don't take any notice of ANY catalogue prices other than a measure of relative scarcity , and frankly they are not much use for that either !

Malcolm

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16 Jul 2017
04:22:40pm

re: StampWorld stamp catalogue

I do not use Stampworld because I feel they are harvesting emails. (They limit access to their catalog without an account.)

I read their privacy page and their terms and conditions but was not comfortable with them either. From their website...

"Stampworld.com have the right to disclose personal information to third parties.."



They are located in Belize and clearly English is not their first language, but having a meeting of minds on the wording of the privacy policy and T&Cs is pretty important.

But if I were to have a legal dispute with them, say over my personal info being shared, I am sure I would not be looking forward to hiring an international lawyer and pay for a legal battle on the other side of the globe from me.

If a cannot ID a stamp, then I lean on my fellow hobbyists in a forum like this one. Happy
Don

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