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1st print (vintage) stamps in 24ct gold on silver.

  • 02-05-2012 6:22pm
    #1
    mayhem#
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    I've recently inherited a bit of an oddity.
    It's a series of 1st print vintage stamps from a number of countries done in 24ct gold on silver.
    These were originally issued by Franklin Mint.
    I have no interest in letting these gather dust on a shelf so looking for a reliable way of valuing and selling them.
    I've attached a few sample images and would appreciate tips & opinions.


Comments

  • #2
    Dr Strange
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,427 ✭✭✭Dr Strange


    I don't know anything about the value but you could try selling them on ebay or www.adverts.ie


  • #3
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,626 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    OP, I'm sorry but the Franklin Mint consistently turned out worthless tat. You might as well throw it in the bin.


  • #4
    mayhem#
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭mayhem#


    24ct gold on silver? Throw it in the bin? Yeah right.


  • #5
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,626 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    mayhem# wrote: »
    24ct gold on silver? Throw it in the bin? Yeah right.

    A microfilm of gold (so thin as to be incapable of chemical analysis so probably not gold at all) painted on some cheap alloy of silver with no recognised hallmark = worthless.


  • #6
    Degsy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,397 ✭✭✭✭Degsy


    Probably purchased from a colour supplement of a sunday newspaper for 100 times thier true value.

    Franklin mint were adept at dressing up rubbish as "collectables"...Gold plated Spitfires and Gold-plated plates with cats on them for example.


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  • #7
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,626 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Their modern day equivalent is Dublin Mint Office who are pedalling complete rubbish, including old Irish coins 'layered' with gold for ludicrous prices. They're selling the 1966 Patrick Pearse Ten Shilling coins for €129. You can buy them on eBay for €30.


  • #8
    dmcronin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 267 ✭✭dmcronin


    Anything touted as a 'collector's item' usually isn't. Mass-produced for gobsheens to buy.


  • #9
    Degsy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,397 ✭✭✭✭Degsy


    And "limited edition" doesnt tell you that its limited to a million copies.


  • #10
    Degsy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,397 ✭✭✭✭Degsy


    Here's something similar for $1.99!
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRANKLIN-MINT-OFFICIAL-DUCK-STAMPS-OF-AMERICA-/170834609662?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c68945fe


  • #11
    dmcronin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 267 ✭✭dmcronin


    From a swift look thru Fleabay, some of Franklin's diecast models look daycent and there's a share of bids on them.

    Why anyone would want what is in effect a copy of a stamp produced in metal is beyond me tho. Not really a stamp or a coin.


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