What JF Bastok buys in La Hulpe
Old Belgian and foreign postcards (China, Persia, Russia…) from 1880 to 1945: old advertising, small towns and villages, cars, trains, ships, shops and street scenes.
What determines the value
A postcard is worth above all for its subject: a busy village street, a shop front, a tram or a station interest collectors more than a widely printed view of a monument. Publisher, condition and rarity of the view do the rest.
Home appraisal in La Hulpe
JF Bastok travels from Waterloo anywhere in La Hulpe, whether you live in the centre, Gaillemarde or the area around the Solvay estate. He also covers neighbouring towns such as Rixensart, Waterloo, Lasne and Watermael-Boitsfort, and more widely in Walloon Brabant.
Before the appointment
Keep cards in their album or original box and don’t re-sort them: collectors like coherent sets. Avoid rubber bands and tape.
How it works
Call +32 499 08 03 84 or send a few photos by WhatsApp. An appointment is set at your home in La Hulpe. The appraisal is free and without obligation; if the offer suits you, payment is made in cash, on the spot.
Full details on the Stamps and postcards page.
Frequently asked questions
Do you make home visits in La Hulpe?
Yes. JF Bastok visits by appointment in every part of La Hulpe. Travel and appraisal are free and without obligation.
Do you buy cards of small villages?
Yes, they are often the most sought after, especially with street scenes or shops.
Does the card need to have been posted?
No. A written or blank card can have value; the subject is what matters most.