way underrated at $2,,,,, good investment
The company is banking on the gullibility of the public. People hear 'gold' and 'stamps' and think that there is a huge value immediately and a good return on their investment. The reality is that postage stamps have never been a 'good' investment, collecting them is a hobby and should always be viewed as such. While there is opportunity to make money in some aspects, it requires a great deal of work.
The value of these gold replica stamps, the ones on First Day Covers, is minimal. The amount of gold is so small that it would take thousands of them to make up an ounce of gold.
What stamps? First postal stamps were used in 1840.
philatelist - collector of stamps and other postal matter as a hobby or an investment.
that it is 22kt gold
An easy way to find good value for your stamps is to buy a stamp magazine. Linn's is a good one.
"As with any new purchase, your needs determine which model is the best investment. If it does not do what you need it for it is not a good investment for you."
917 or 918.
Prices for a 22kt gold Wyoming statehood replica stamp vary from $0.99 up to $15.00.
22kt refers to 22 karat gold, which means the gold is made up of 91.67% pure gold and 8.33% other metals for added strength and durability. This higher gold content makes 22kt gold more valuable than lower karat gold.
Yes it is definetly a good investment mine was great!