FEES AND SERVICES
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The issue of a philatelic certificate requires specialised preparation acquired through years of study and practical experience. The evaluation of a stamp or a postal history document requires knowledge of print runs, postal rates and conventions, printing techniques, types of paper, and an extensive specialised philatelic library on the Italian area and its historical context.
It is also essential to have an original reference collection, often costly, which is necessary for reliable and technically sound comparison. The certificate therefore represents the final synthesis of complex work, based on expertise, experience and appropriate tools.
Philatelic Expert Fees
Stamp expertising and certification
For each item with a catalogue value below € 1,000.00.
No minimum quantities apply.
Such as plating of the Old Italian States, where possible.
For stamps with a catalogue value below € 1,000.00.
Only at the client’s request.
For stamps with a catalogue value from € 1,000.00 to € 10,000.00.
For stamps with a catalogue value exceeding € 10,000.00.
For stamps with a catalogue value above €1,000.00, only certificates are issued, not simple signed opinions.
Postal history certifications
With a detailed description of the document and reconstruction of the postal rate, route and, where possible, its historical context.
Comprising more than 10 documents.
Other services
For material already accompanied by a certificate issued by any philatelic expert, subject to examination of the item.
If lost or damaged.
Formal declaration of non-authenticity or of the presence of alterations or manipulations.
By appointment (+ any expenses).
Technical report suitable for use in legal proceedings.
For dealers and auction houses.
Shipping costs
- Italy: €12.00 up to 350 g; €15.00 over
- Europe: €15.00 up to 350 g; €18.00 over
- Rest of the world: €20.00 up to 350 g; €30.00 over
Payment methods
- Bank/postal transfer
- PayPal
- Other methods to be agreed with the client
Turnaround times
- Standard: usually returned within 10 working days, depending on workload and the scope of the assignment.
- Urgent: where possible, exclusively for returns required for imminent philatelic fairs.
How to proceed
For a correct assessment and to avoid unnecessary shipments, I recommend sending me by email (perizie@davidcarli.it) clear images and a brief description of the item. This initial exchange will allow me to confirm whether the expert examination is feasible, verify that it falls within my area of expertise, and provide turnaround times, costs and shipping instructions.
After my confirmation, you may proceed with postal shipment, which I recommend sending via insured and tracked mail, preferably using the safest postal service available in your country.
I suggest protecting the item with rigid cardboard and placing it in a sturdy envelope (for example, with bubble-wrap protection). On the front, clearly indicate DO NOT FOLD – DO NOT PUNCTURE, and seal the envelope with adhesive tape bearing your signature or stamp, to discourage any tampering.
My correspondence address is: David Carli – Via Trieste 7/A – 58022 Follonica (GR) – Italy
Do not forget to include your first name, surname, full address, email address and telephone number with your shipment.
Do you have questions or need an expert opinion?
Contact me for any information about my philatelic certification and consultancy services