ABOUT AP STAMP APPROVALS

Our website reflects a small portion of our constantly changing postage stamp inventory. Thousands of our customers choose to receive Stamps on Approval because it gives them first crack at the one of a kind singles & sets pulled from old collections and dealer's stocks, affordable stamps and sets you will never see in our catalogue or online because they are quickly snapped up by our customers who receive Stamps on Approval.

 

With hundreds of countries throughout the world issuing postage stamps, a new collector may wonder how to get started. AP Approvals can help with our unique Stamps On Approval Service that sends you selections of postage stamps to preview on 10 day examination in the comfort of your home, you may request more time if required. You select only those stamps (singles or sets) that are the most appealing to you for your collection and return the rest.  Best of all you get to see a world full of beautiful stamps before you spend a penny!

Getting Stamps on Approval is not only for collectors new to the hobby.  In fact advanced collectors benefit by getting countries, colonial empires or topics that they are interested in. Go to our Stamps on Approval Request page and tell us how often you want a selection, your budget and any special notes on country, topic or condition requirements. It is that easy!

Sign up for our approval service

It is very simple. When you receive a Stamp on Approval shipment we provide a 10 day free examination period so you can select the stamps that interest you the most. You are responsible for returning those stamps which you do not want in the convenient return envelope along with any payment.

 

There is no minimum purchase requirement.  We fully appreciate that many of our customers have a limited budget, so may buy as many or as few as they wish.

 

Approvals will be sent out as frequently or infrequently as you wish.

 

Of course, you may!  No two customers collect in the same way so if we do not send what you want, please let us know.  There is space on the form enclosed with your approvals to make special requests and we will always do our level best to meet those requests.

 

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Why use AP Stamps?

• See before you buy – no obligation to purchase
• Selections as and when you want them
• 10 days viewing time - more if you need it
• Biggest stocks in the UK 1 million+ items (and added to every day) 
  
  
• Competitive prices with discounts up to 35% for bigger purchases
• Unique loyalty bonus scheme worth an extra 5%
• Regular special offers
• Major credit cards taken at no extra cost
• Interest-free credit for larger purchases