Have a stamp or cover in your collection you’ve always wondered about?  Let the experts at Mystic take a look!  Our new Stamp ID service offers fast identification of your stamps and covers for only $7.99 per item.  It’s easy – just fill out a simple online form and submit a digital photograph or scan of your stamp.  We’ll contact you in about 3-5 business days with our findings.  Identify those mystery stamps in your collection – it’s fun and affordable with Mystic’s Stamp ID service!

In most cases we will provide the country or issuing entity, Scott Catalogue number, and current Scott Catalogue value of the item pictured.  A lot can be learned from a high-resolution image, but findings are not guaranteed to be accurate.  Mystic’s Stamp ID service offers information about a stamp – it does not provide a certificate of authenticity or appraisal.

Step 1: Take a Picture or Scan of Your Stamp

Note: Proper identification depends on the quality of your image!  If using a digital camera or smartphone, take a close-up photo in a well-lit room.  If scanning a stamp or cover, a minimum resolution of 600 dpi or higher is acceptable.

1. Remove the stamp from any protective covers, glassines, or mounts to avoid image distortion.
2. Capture clear images of your stamp’s front and back on a dark or black background using a digital camera, smartphone, or scanner. Make sure the stamp is level – taking a photo on an angle can distort the details necessary for an accurate ID.
3. Save the images in a memorable folder on your computer. Images must be in .jpg or .png format, with a file size between 200kb and 4mb.

• A stamp scanned at 200 dpi. The details are small, blurry, and hard to see.

• The same stamp at 600 dpi. The details are crisp and clear.

Step 2: Upload Your Images and Check out

Upload images of your stamp, and tell us anything you might know about it. Once you've filled out the information, add the stamp ID to your cart and check out as normal. 

Step 3: Get Your Stamp’s ID

You’ll receive an email response from an expert at Mystic in about 3-5 business days with more information about your stamp or cover.

In most cases, we will provide the country or issuing entity, Scott Catalogue number, and current Scott Catalogue value.

Images of U.S. and foreign stamps, blocks, covers, sheets, and sets may be submitted for identification.  One item per submission.  (Seten or attached stamps are considered one item, but must be submitted in a single image.)  Stamp ID requests must be submitted online – do not send stamp or covers by mail for identification.