Where can I identify a stamp?

r/philately is for stamp collectors discussing stamps and postal history. Pure “what is this pile worth?” requests from non-collectors are against the rules.

Where to ask

r/philately

Best for: Identifying stamps and discussing postal history with other collectors.

Why it fits: Its public description: “A place to discuss stamps and postal history with fellow collectors.”

Rules to know before posting:

• No requests to value stamps or collections when you only care about price and do not intend to collect them.
• No selling posts or sales links (except exceptional rare auctions).
• No commercial self-promotion.
• Do not flood the community with many posts per day — use albums for multiple images.
• Keep discussion civil and in English.

Read r/philately’s current rules on Reddit

Before you post

• Show the full stamp, any overprints and the reverse if watermarks or gum matter.
• Say the country you think it is from, even if you are guessing — it narrows catalogs quickly.
• Coin questions belong in the coin communities, not here.

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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.