Free postcard appraisal online
A free postcard appraisal online helps identify whether a card is a common souvenir, a real photo postcard, a scarce subject, a signed piece, or a historically sensitive item.
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A free postcard appraisal online helps identify whether a card is a common souvenir, a real photo postcard, a scarce subject, a signed piece, or a historically sensitive item.
Auction records are market evidence, not a final appraisal. Condition, authenticity, provenance, completeness, edition, demand, and market timing can materially change value.
Photo checklist
- Photograph front, back, publisher, divided/undivided back, stamp box, postmark, handwriting, subject, and condition.
- Keep albums intact until photographed; note whether cards are glued, corner-mounted, or loose.
- Document tears, trimmed edges, creases, stains, silvering, fading, writing, and missing corners.
Auction evidence from Appraisily's database
These records are examples, not a price promise for your item.
| Category | Sale | Date | Lot | Realized | What it shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autographed postcard | Propstore London | Apr. 30, 2026 | Beatles autographed postcard post TV debut | GBP 3,000 | Autographs and provenance can dominate postcard value. |
| RPPC lot | Leski Auctions Pty Ltd | Apr. 28, 2026 | Railway disasters and derailments real photo postcards, circa 1903-15 | AUD 160 | Subject matter and real-photo status can matter. |
| Historical postcard | One Source Auctions | Apr. 27, 2026 | Antique 1907 Indian Medicine Man Postcard | USD 350 | Sensitive subjects need careful identification and context. |
When to use Appraisily
Use the free screener for first-pass identification and market direction. Use a professional appraisal for insurance, estate, donation, sale, or authenticity questions. See the professional sample report.
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FAQ
Are old postcards valuable?
Some are, especially real photo postcards, scarce subjects, signed cards, strong locations, and clean condition. Many common postcards are modest.
What is an RPPC?
An RPPC is a real photo postcard, usually produced photographically rather than printed as a standard postcard.
Should I remove postcards from an album?
Photograph the album first and avoid pulling stuck cards that may tear.
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