China Stamp Market Value
Current market data for 118,466 China postage stamp listings.
What you'll usually pay
π‘ Used ones cost about 131% more here.
π In short easy summary
The highest value is found in Covers, which command a 339% premium over the median. Used stamps also show significant value growth at 192% compared to the market median.
π Best value for your money
Price by year of issue
Why? Value increases with age, peaking at 17.15 for 1891-1900 and lowest at 6.5 for 1981-1990.
Price by quality
Why? Used stamps command the highest premium at 19.97, while Mint No Gum is the lowest at 6.25.
Price by type
Why? Covers are the most valuable format at 30, whereas First Day Covers are the most affordable at 6.3.
Price by topic
Why? Dragons are the most sought-after theme at 19, while Historical Figures are the least at 3.99.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a China stamp?
The overall market median price is 6.84.
Which stamp topic carries the highest market value?
Dragons have the highest median value at 19.
How do new versus used China stamps compare in price?
Used stamps have a median price of 8.54, while new stamps have a median of 3.7.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $2β$60, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 30, 2026.