What JF Bastok buys in Waterloo
Antique and collectible stamps issued between 1840 and 1945, in albums, stock books or loose, as well as old stamped letters. All collections, any quantity, with cash payment.
What determines the value
A stamp’s value depends on the country, year and series, but above all on condition: centring, perforations, gum, cancellation. On an old letter, the combination of stamps, postmarks and route can be worth far more than the stamps alone.
Home appraisal in Waterloo
JF Bastok is based in Waterloo, on the drève de l’Infante: an appointment is quickly arranged, whether you live in the centre, Mont-Saint-Jean, Joli-Bois, Chenois or the Faubourg. He also travels to neighbouring towns such as Braine-l’Alleud, Lasne, Rhode-Saint-Genèse and La Hulpe.
Before the appointment
Never remove a stamp from an old letter and don’t handle stamps with your fingers. Leave albums as they are: their layout helps value the collection.
How it works
Call +32 499 08 03 84 or send a few photos by WhatsApp. An appointment is set at your home in Waterloo. 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 Waterloo?
Yes. JF Bastok visits by appointment in every part of Waterloo. Travel and appraisal are free and without obligation.
Do you buy incomplete albums?
Yes. A collection doesn’t need to be complete to be of interest; everything is examined.
Are used stamps worth anything?
Yes, depending on the stamp and the quality of the cancellation. Some stamps are even worth more used than mint.