How do you display antique postcards?

With a little creativity, you’ll find there are a million different ways you can style and display these cards from your favorite places….

1. Floor display shelf.
2. Eclectic collage.
3. Frame it.
4. Magnetic strip.
5. Worldly wall art.
6. Work them into a gallery wall.
7. Reuse an old mirror or frame.
8. Keep it symmetrical.

What can I do with old vintage postcards?

How to sell old postcards

1. Step 1 – Store your postcards properly.
2. Step 2 – Research the value of your cards.
3. Step 3 – Visit vintage markets & postcard fairs.
4. Step 4 – Trade with a postcard dealer.
5. Step 5 – List your items on eBay.
6. Step 6 – Offer postcards for sale at auction.
7. Step 7 – Sell to an auction house outright.

How do you display postcards without ruining them?

If you are worried about poking holes in your postcards, use poster putty instead of push pins. Poster putty is a sticky putty that will attach your postcards to the wall without making a hole in it. Group your postcards by size, color, or even subject matter.

Is it worth keeping old postcards?

As you would expect, the condition of an old or antique postcard is an extremely important factor in relation to its worth – just as it is with old coins and stamps. Whilst postcard grading is a subjective area, cards which are worn, damaged or dirty tend to be less desirable.

What to do with lots of postcards?

What to Do With Postcards: Get Crafty

1. #1 Scrapbook. Scrapbooking is basically a creative way of recording your story.
2. #2 Decoupage.
3. #3 Hang them up.
4. #4 Pin board.
5. What other paper crafts can you do with postcards?
6. #9 Photo album.
7. #10 Travel Boxes.
8. #11 Shadow Box.

How do you know if a postcard is valuable?

An easy-to-read early postmark can indicate a card that is worth more than average. Postmarks made by machines that no longer exist, or from unusual places, can add value. Fancy cancels, such as a hand-drawn cancel, can add anywhere from $10 to hundreds of dollars to the value of a postcard.