Postal Stationery Market Value
Current market statistics for 14,914 postal stationery listings.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 122% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in 1971-1980 issues and Gem grade items, which sit 39% and 55% below the median respectively. Conversely, items with unknown issue years command a 139% premium.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by grade
Why? Prices vary significantly by condition, ranging from 3 for Gem to 13.13 for Fine and Very Good/Fine.
Price by year of issue
Why? Older and unidentified items carry higher premiums, with Unknown at 15.77 compared to 1971-1980 at 4.
🛒 Some on sale right now
Common questions
What is the median price for used postal stationery?
The median price for used items is 10.99.
How do 1891-1900 issues compare to the market median?
Issues from 1891-1900 have a median price of 11.81, which is 79% above the market median.
What is the price difference between new and used postal stationery?
New items have a median of 4.96, while used items have a median of 10.99.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $2–$34, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 29, 2026.