FDC Market Value
Current market statistics for First Day Covers based on 46,404 listings.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 41% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
The market is dominated by uncertified items with a median of 2.49. High-value outliers are found in APEX certified covers (11.5), while most certifications show a significant negative delta compared to the market median.
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Price by certification
Why? Prices vary by authority, with APEX reaching 11.5 while Briefmarkenprufstelle Basel is 2.03.
Price by year of issue
Why? Recent issues (2011-Present) command a higher median of 5.5 compared to 1971-1980 at 2.75.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a new FDC?
The median price for new items is 7.58.
How do certified FDCs from PSE compare to uncertified ones?
PSE certified covers have a median of 3.41, while uncertified covers have a median of 2.49.
Which era of FDCs has the lowest median price?
The 1971-1980 period has the lowest median price at 2.75.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $2–$103, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 1, 2026.