How can I sell my postcards?
Do you have a postcard collection, accumulation or dealer's stock you would like to sell? Cherryland Auctions can help. We have been helping people sell their postcards for over 36 years. Read below to find out how the process works and to see some of the prices realized from previous auctions. When you are ready, fill out the form below and we will contact you about selling your postcards.
Sell your postcards at auction
Selling your postcards at auction is an easy way to receive a fair price for your vintage postcards. We do all lotting, pricing and describing, in other words, all the work. All you have to do is ship the postcards to us or we can pick up your large collection.
- Always fill out the form above or call us at (231)-882-9173 to talk about your consignment before sending postcard consignments through the mail.
- Wrap the postcards up as securely as possible so they are not damaged and ship them to us. Shipping recommendations are best handled on an individual basis and we will be happy to discuss this with you.
- Upon receipt of your postcards we will notify you as to in which auction they will be sold.
- All cards that we believe will bring $15 or more will be individually photographed and expertly described. They will appear in our printed catalog and in the postcard auction section of this website.
- Cards less than $15 will be lotted and sold at auction in groups.
- When the auction catalog is printed you will be sent an inventory listing of all your postcard lots in the current auction along with a copy of the catalog.
- Thirty days after the close of the auction you will receive the same inventory listing with your realized prices and a check, less our 30% commission.
- We try to keep the minimum postcard consignment value to $500. We will make exceptions for exceptional cards.
- By sending an auction consigment you are agreeing to the above terms.
Or sell your postcards outright and receive immediate payment
If you don't want to wait to sell your postcards at auction, selling your postcards outright is the fastest way to receive a fair price for your vintage postcards. We are always buying postcards of all kinds. All you have to do is ship us the cards.
- Always fill out the form above or call us at (231)-882-9173 to talk about sending postcards before sending anything through the mail.
- Wrap the postcards up as securely as possible so they are not damaged and ship them to us. Shipping recommendations are best handled on an individual basis and we will be happy to discuss this with you.
- Upon receipt of your postcards we will make you an offer for outright purchase of your postcards.
- If you accept the offer we will send you an immediate check or Paypal payment.
- If you do not accept the offer, we ask only that you reimburse us for the cost of postage to return your cards.
- By sending postcards for outright purchase you are agreeing to the above terms.
Auction Prices Realized
Do you have a postcard collection, accumulation, or dealer's stock you would like to sell? Cherryland Auctions can help! We have been buying and helping people sell their postcards for over 36 years. Below are some examples of cards and prices realized from past auctions.
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Rare black americana Halloween postcard
Price realized: $425 |
Tattooed man RPPC by Coney Island photographer
Price realized: $230 |
Die cut hold to the light blue suited Santa postcard
Price realized: $400 |
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Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen, The Columbus,
colorful near F-VF
Estimate: $10 | Realized: $22 |
La Grande Station, Santa Fe Railroad Los Angeles, California, DB VF
Estimate: $10 | Realized: $24 |