posted on September 25, 2007 12:33:34 PM
O.K. Post Card experts, I have bought several photo albums of post cards that I guess was part of an estate sale. The first problem was of course getting them out,with a hairdryer and husbands help we finally won that battle. But I have a few that had been glued in one of those old black photo albums and either part of the glue or the black is on the back of them, am I to assume they are not worth anything or do I list them anyway with the damage noted? Also I had some with the name of the state written on them, are they trash? Thanks for any help.
Marcia
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posted on September 25, 2007 12:53:07 PM
Marcia... my area of paper ephemera expertise is in vintage ads, not postcards... but I'll throw in my 2 cents anyhow...
My guess is that many post card collectors probably collect the cards for the front image (which presumably wasn't damaged by the glue)... IF the image is a desirable enough image... the postcard should still be worth something.. just make sure you describe any and all damage
For my part... I've sold ads with water-damage, tears, stains, missing pieces, creases etc... with some great success... as long as it's a rare enough piece. Heck, paper that's 100 years old is likely to have some wear showing!
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posted on September 25, 2007 01:26:02 PM
I agree - I've sold cards in deplorable condition - it all depends on their rarity. Do a search on eBay for the same view - if it's not listed in core or store, chances are that someone will want it. Greetings, artist signed and holiday card collectors are generally pickier about condition than most - still, I sold a rabbit juggling an Easter egg with string this week - the condition almost embarrassed me - the buyer thanked me for saving it from the scrap heap.
posted on September 25, 2007 02:29:42 PM
Thanks for the info. Some of these are linen and someone might want them for the view. I told this guy I would buy the rest of what he had, figure I'll make some money off them.
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