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  • F1Fan
    F1Fan Posts: 68 Forumite
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    Hi,

    Can anyone tell me what they do with all their stamps?  

    Thanks.
  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 36,904 Forumite
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    I’ve sold someone on Facebook marketplace, although not very successfully. I’ve sold some friends and family at Christmas. I still have far more than I need.
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • Graceglow
    Graceglow Posts: 230 Forumite
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    I sell them I recommend this company. 
    Genuine, easy and prompt payouts.
    If you email them they’ll send a quote.
    https://www.webuyanystamps.co.uk/about
  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 50,278 Ambassador
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    I sell to

    https://www.philatelink.co.uk/

    Recommended to me from this thread and worked well.
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  • m1kjm
    m1kjm Posts: 1,285 Forumite
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    edited 27 February at 3:30PM
    Roughly what sort of percentage of face value do these companies pay please?
  • Graceglow
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    m1kjm said:
    Roughly what sort of percentage of face value do these companies pay please?
    This is on their website.
  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 50,278 Ambassador
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    m1kjm said:
    Roughly what sort of percentage of face value do these companies pay please?
    I just emailed philatelink@btinternet.com and asked for a price for exactly what I wanted to sell.
    I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.
  • Misslayed
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    edited 27 February at 6:08PM
    Can anyone remind me about the system for returning books/CDs/DVDs to Spectos? I have a vague memory of writing ‘SPECTOS, FREEPOST’ on parcels. I’ve been out of the loop for quite some time due to illness. Now I’ve got a pile of tat I’d be embarrassed to take to a charity shop. Fairly sure I’d be giving them the task of disposing of them.  (Old, grotty, naff, yuk!)
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  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 50,278 Ambassador
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    Misslayed said:
    Can anyone remind me about the system for returning books/CDs/DVDs to Spectos? I have a vague memory of writing ‘SPECTOS, FREEPOST’ on parcels. I’ve been out of the loop for quite some time due to illness. Now I’ve got a pile of tat I’d be embarrassed to take to a charity shop. Fairly sure I’d be giving them the task of disposing of them.  (Old, grotty, naff, yuk!)
    Exactly that. Box up and take to the Post Office, marked FREEPOST SPECTOS. If ou can be bothered. I’m inclined to put them in the black bin.
    I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.
  • Misslayed
    Misslayed Posts: 15,728 Senior Ambassador
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    Is Freepost accepted in parcel boxes? Got one just over there (I’m pointing). 
    I’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Competition Time, Site Feedback and Marriage, Relationships and Families boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com All views are my own and not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

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