The International Society for Philatelic Professionals.

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my Stamps

The PTS does not value collections or items but our Members may be able to help. Why not use our Member Search function to find a local Member or someone with specialist knowledge to help. Search for category 'Valuation Service' to find PTS Members who specify that they offer this service.

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the PTS

Thinking of joining of society of philatelic professionals? Want to contribute to the trade and hobby in a way that reaches further than your individual business can? Discover our membership benefits and, and online application form. We also offer a one to one call with a member of the team if you have questions about membership.

Benefits

PTS
Expertising

The PTS offers a rapid and cost effective expertisation service for the stamps of Great Britain. Our flat charge is based on the actual work done; we take the view that it rarely takes any longer to check out a stamp cataloguing £10,000, than it does one cataloguing any other figure and that it is not logical to base the charge on the catalogue value alone. Learn more...

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PTS Awards

The PTS People's Choice Awards recognises the very best in the philatelic trade, and we are excited to be celebrating four award categories this year: Best Publication, Best Physical Space, Best Website, Best Social Media.

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Virtual
Stampex

Virtual Stampex 2026 will be back again next year and once again we are planning some exciting new innovations and attractions to the show.

The show connects you to the philatelic community all over the world - an opportunity to Learn, Connect & Explore.

Stampex International

Since 1956, we have been proudly showcasing the very best in the philatelic trade, in person, in London - the home of philately! Stampex is proudly sponsored by Spink. You'll meet over 65 PTS Members at the show!

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Philatelic dealers with integrity are proud to belong to The Philatelic Traders' Society Ltd. We are an international society with hundreds of members from around the world and have been established since 1929. Our members include all kinds of philatelists from auction houses through to cover dealers alike.

We are the proud organisers of Stampex International which is Europe's largest stamp show and has been running for over 65 years. Stampex International now resides at The Business Design Centre in Islington, London with some of the biggest names in philately.

We also host Virtual Stampex every year - an online stamp exhibition showcasing the very best of philately around the world.

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Red Call Database

If a PTS Member reports an item lost of stolen, we record this on our Red Call Database. If you see or have any information about any of the items listed, please get in touch with the PTS so that we can get the item back to its rightful owner.

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PTS & Stampex Blog

From education material, PTS Member profiles, a Day in the Life, Top Tips, philatelic guides, opinion pieces, news articles, offers, and games, browse our Blog today. Comment and Like and if you have an idea for a blog article, get in touch!

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