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FDC Price Analysis

Market data for 33,204 First Day Covers (FDCs) based on recent eBay sales.

What you'll usually pay

$5.5 typical price
Most are between$2–$18
Brand new$5.95
Used$4.5
On sale now33,204

💡 Buying used saves about 24% here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in Ungraded items, which sit 45% below the market median. High-end value is concentrated in George V era covers, which command a 112% premium over the median.

💚 Best value for your money

Ungraded 9,906 on sale$3 · 45% cheaper
VF (Very Fine) 6,709 on sale$3.52 · 36% cheaper
Elizabeth II (1952-2022) 10,805 on sale$3.52 · 36% cheaper
F/VF (Fine/Very Fine) 1,097 on sale$4 · 27% cheaper
Gem 281 on sale$4 · 27% cheaper

Price by grade

Ungraded
$3-45%
VF (Very Fine)
$3.52-36%
F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
$4-27%
Gem
$4-27%
XF (Extremely Fine)
$5.37-2%
F (Fine)
$5.81+6%

Why? Prices vary by condition, with Fine (F) at 5.81 and Ungraded at 3.

Price by era

Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
$3.52-36%
Victoria (1837-1901)
$4.03-27%
Not Specified
$5.5
George VI (1936-1952)
$7.04+28%
Pre-Stamp
$7.19+31%
George V (1910-1936)
$11.65+112%

Why? Historical rarity drives pricing, peaking with George V at 11.65 compared to Elizabeth II at 3.52.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new FDC?

The median price for new items is 5.95.

Which era of FDCs is the most expensive?

The George V (1910-1936) era has the highest median price at 11.65.

How do Ungraded FDCs compare to the market median?

Ungraded FDCs have a median price of 3, which is 45% below the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $2–$18, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 29, 2026.