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Plate Blocks/Multiples Market Value

Current market statistics for plate blocks and multiples based on 130,282 listings.

What you'll usually pay

$2.3 typical price
Most are between$1โ€“$20
Brand new$8.99
Used$1.94
On sale now130,282

๐Ÿ’ก Buying used saves about 78% here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in 1951-1970 issues, which show price drops of 36% to 43% relative to the median. Conversely, early 20th-century blocks (1911-1920) command a significant premium with a 498% increase.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

1951-1960 4,082 on sale$1.3 ยท 43% cheaper
1961-1970 4,182 on sale$1.48 ยท 36% cheaper
Gem 400 on sale$1.97 ยท 14% cheaper
Original Gum 3,259 on sale$1.99 ยท 13% cheaper
Ungraded 74,244 on sale$2.14 ยท 7% cheaper

Price by year of issue

1951-1960
$1.3-43%
1961-1970
$1.48-36%
1931-1940
$2.97+29%
1901-1910
$3.82+66%
1921-1930
$11+378%
1911-1920
$13.75+498%

Why? Prices scale with age, peaking at 13.75 for 1911-1920 and dropping to 1.3 for 1951-1960.

Price by quality

Original Gum
$1.99-13%
Mint Never Hinged/MNH
$2.25-2%
Used
$2.57+12%
Mint Hinged
$3+30%
Lightly Hinged
$4.95+115%
No Gum
$6.99+204%

Why? Condition affects value significantly, with No Gum items at 6.99 compared to Original Gum at 1.99.

Price by grade

Gem
$1.97-14%
Ungraded
$2.14-7%
VF/XF (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)
$2.33+1%
F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
$2.35+2%
XF (Extremely Fine)
$2.95+28%
VF (Very Fine)
$3.25+41%

Why? Professional grading adds value, with Lightly Hinged at 4.95 and Gem at 1.97.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new plate block?

The median price for new items is 8.99.

How do 1921-1930 blocks compare to the market median?

Blocks from 1921-1930 have a median price of 11, representing a 378% increase over the market median.

What is the most common quality grade available?

Mint Never Hinged/MNH is the most common, with 114,307 listings.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $1โ€“$20, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 28, 2026.