FAQs

Stamps for postage

Can your stamps be used for postage?

Yes! They can be used for domestic and international postage for letter and parcels when posted within Australia. For international letters and parcels, an extra 10% should be added when using domestic stamps. That is, if you are sending a letter to the United States for $3.50, an extra $0.35 should be added.

How are you able to sell stamps at or below face value?

Stamp collecting was a major hobby in the 70s and 80s but these days there is more supply than demand. They are 100% real unused stamps with gum on the back which you can use for letters and parcels. Only thing is most of them very old with lower face values, so you need to tack on multiple stamps to make up the $1.10 letter or $9.30 parcel postage.

How much postage stamps do I need to put on my letters and parcels?

Visit the Australia Post calculator for the latest prices.

If I post a parcel using postage stamps can I still get tracking?

Yes, visit your local post office for a tracking number. Parcels posted straight into a post box will still be posted but won’t have a tracking number.

Can I get specific denominations from your mystery packs?

You can certainly ask and leave a note in your order but we can’t guarantee anything. As we’re with old stamps most denominations will most likely be under $1.10.

Stamps for collecting

Can your stamps be used for collecting?

All stamps in the curated collection are generally suitable for collecting, though we mainly selling them for postage. Mystery packs may include stamps with undesirable rust stains, rips, and tears so they are sold purely for postage. You might get some stamps suitable for collecting in these packs but consider it a bonus.

I’m after a particular stamp not featured on your website, can you help?

Send us an email or use the contact form and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Your Order

How much and how long does shipping take?

Visit our shipping page for more information on domestic and international shipping.

I’ve changed my mind. Can I return my order?

Yes! It’s ok to change your mind. We want you to be happy with your purchase. We can refund or exchange any full price item within 14 days of receipt. For more information visit our returns page.

Can I get a refund on a sale item?

For change of mind returns, sale items can only be exchanged for a credit. For more information visit our returns page.

There is something wrong with my order

Please email hello@perforatedstamps.com within 7 days of receipt in case of any faulty, missing, or damaged items.

Sell your stamps

Can you appraise my stamp collection?

We currently only deal with Australian decimal stamps for postage. We’d recommend contacting a dealer listed on the Australasian Philatelic Traders' Association (APTA) website.

Do you buy stamps?

We only buy unused Australian decimal stamps. For other stamps we’d recommend contacting a dealer listed on the Australasian Philatelic Traders' Association (APTA) website.

I have unused Australian decimal stamps to sell.

Great! We’d love to see it. For more information visit this page.