Individual Stamp Market Value
Analysis of 36,604 eBay listings for individual stamps.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in Postage types and Ungraded stamps, which trade below the 2.99 market median. Conversely, Postage Due stamps and Cat-themed stamps command significant premiums, with deltas of 276% and 322% respectively.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by type
Why? Prices vary by format, ranging from Postage at 2.95 to Postage Due at 11.24.
Price by grade
Why? Professional grading impacts value, with Gem stamps at 2 and Superb stamps at 3.63.
Price by topic
Why? Collectibility varies by subject, with Royalty at 2.3 and Cats at 12.63.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a new individual stamp?
The median price for new listings is 22.54.
Which stamp topic has the highest median price?
Cats have the highest median price at 12.63.
How does the price of a 'Gem' grade stamp compare to the market median?
Gem grade stamps have a median price of 2, which is lower than the overall market median of 2.99.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $1–$35, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 1, 2026.