Sell directly or consign to an auction?
Selling to a dealer – conflicting interests
There are several ways to sell a stamp collection. One option is to sell directly to a professional stamp dealer. However, please keep in mind that your interests and those of the dealer are fundamentally opposed. You aim to achieve the highest possible selling price, while the dealer seeks to purchase as inexpensively as possible, since he must later add a margin for his efforts and still keep the final price within market range.
Selling to a collector – is the price really fair?
If you sell directly to another collector – for example, at a stamp fair or via an advertisement in specialist magazines or online platforms – you may afterwards wonder: did I actually achieve a fair price for my collection? In such a sale, you miss out on the potentially value-boosting competition of multiple interested buyers.
Consignment with the Heinrich Köhler auction house – shared goals
With our professional auctions, you can be sure that your stamps will be sold as profitably as possible. You and we share the same objectives: to attract as many potential buyers as possible and to achieve the highest bids for your collection. Our income is based on the commissions we earn by successfully selling your stamps to our international clientele – the higher the proceeds, the higher our commission.
Sell your stamp collection with a strong partner – take advantage of our expertise!
Philately is our passion – for more than 100 years, the Heinrich Köhler auction house has successfully conducted stamp auctions with outstanding expertise. Numerous clients around the world appreciate our specialist knowledge, sense of tradition, and personal dedication. Discover for yourself why we are your ideal partner for achieving the best possible results when selling your stamp collection.
Utmost care and transparency, consistent quality assurance in all services
From the first contact to the final payment, our team is there to advise and support you. To ensure maximum transparency for our clients, we underwent a comprehensive certification process that resulted in achieving the DIN ISO 9001 certificate. This standard, normally used by TÜV for quality control in industrial operations, has been adapted by us – making Heinrich Köhler the first and only stamp auction house in the world to receive such certification. Our entire approach is dedicated to the consistent quality assurance of all services we provide for you.
What happens next? The choice is yours.
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