Australian Cartophilic Society ~ So you thought you had seen everything! Here's some items our members collect. ~ ACS ~ thecollectingbug.com

22 May 2023 7:56PM

Michael

Hi All I have been left a collection of cigarette cards (4500) Approximately and would like to know if anyone can help me to sell or purchase the lot as I have no interest in keeping. I live in Brisbane Australia

10 May 2023 11:49AM

ACS

Hello Jim. Try Abracardabra, 680 High Street East Kew. Lloyd will be able to help you.

08 May 2023 11:45AM

jiM

hey John.. I have an eclectic collection of ciggarette cards, some in cig packets, BDV/Navy Cut/State Express, some stamp - first day covers and a lot of unused phone cards.. I live in Croydon/ melb and would appreciate if you could pont to where i can get a valuation.

07 Mar 2023 11:46AM

Peter Smith

Since I live in the USA I cannot attend. Please email if you have Maitland NSW cards to sell. Thx Peter

03 Dec 2022 2:28PM

ACS

Hello Hugh. We have a card fair tomorrow at the Waverley Masonic Centre, 318 Stephensons Road Mount Waverley. Ask for me, JohnD, and I’ll be able to put you in touch with people that will be able to assist you. Regards johnd

03 Dec 2022 10:37AM

Hugh

Hello, can you please tell me when is the next card fair in Melbourne? I've inherited a large collection and would like to know more about it. Thanks.

02 Dec 2022 2:30PM

Peter Smith

[email protected]

02 Dec 2022 2:27PM

Peter Smith

I buy less circulated Maitland NSW postcards and photos.

18 Oct 2022 8:26PM

ACS

Hi Sandra. Give me a call on 0418552629 and I will be able to assist you. Regards JohnD

18 Oct 2022 3:34PM

Sandra Bennie

I have a number of cigarette cards that were left to me and was wondering if you could give me a valuation

05 Oct 2022 10:50AM

ACS

Hello Mark. There will be about 40 stalls run by our members selling cards and other items. It is not a swap meet. Regards JohnD

05 Oct 2022 10:33AM

Mark pasquali

Hi. I was interested in the card fair this Sunday but what happens on the day. Is it like a market with stall set up. Do we bring cards we wish to try and swap. Thanks mark

06 Sep 2022 11:25AM

ACS

Waverley Masonic Centre, 318 Stephensons Road, Mount Waverley on Sunday 9 October. 9am - 2pm

06 Sep 2022 10:32AM

Max

Thanks. Unfortunately leaving Sydney on 10th!! Where is the card fair in October?

06 Sep 2022 10:29AM

ACS

Hello Max if you are in the Sydney region you should go to the NSW Card Collectors fair on Sunday 11 September at Imar Community Hall 2A Fitzroy Street Croydon. I will also ask dealers at out next card fair in October. Good luck

02 Sep 2022 9:04AM

Max

I am trying to find a specific postcard. The caption at top left is "Mosmans Bay and Cremorne, Sydney Harbour". Date would be before 1918. Unfortunately will not be able to attend fair.

29 Aug 2022 2:59PM

ACS

Hello Jason, give me a call on 0418 552 629 and I will be able to assist you. JohnD

23 Aug 2022 3:38PM

Jason

Hi I have a set of silent movie cards set of 100 in excellent condition would love to get a valuation. Would you be able to assist me.

21 Jul 2022 4:36PM

ACS

Hello Wendy. Give me a call on 0418 552 629 and I will be able to assist you. Regards JohnD

21 Jul 2022 11:27AM

Wendy

I have an album of cigarette cards I'd love to get an evaluation on so I can sell them. I am unable to travel so I would prefer communication by email. I can send scans. Thank you in advance.

29 Apr 2022 5:10PM

ACS

Hello Peter. Give me a call on 0418 552 629 and I will be able to assist you. Regards JohnD

27 Apr 2022 4:58PM

Peter

Hi. I have inherited about 2000 postcards from Dad which I would like to sell. I have sorted them into categories and have a list going. Unfortunately I cannot make next Card Fair. Are you able help please.

09 Nov 2021 11:55AM

ACS

Hi Michelle. Give me a call on 0418 552 629 and I will be able to assist you. Regards JohnD

09 Nov 2021 9:37AM

Michelle

Hi I've inherited some cigarette silk cards very old .. flag's... English kings and queens ..cresting badges ...Australian wildflowers...best dogs of their breed ...Arabic proverbs can you help

04 Aug 2021 2:56PM

ACS

Hello Luke. We don't buy collections but if you give me a call on 0418552629 I may be able to put you in contact with some people who may be interested. Regards JohnD

02 Aug 2021 3:02PM

Luke Geddes

Hi there, I have hundreds of sets I would like to sell, they are documented quite well and are in a range of conditions, mostly good. Do you buy collections? Thankyou.

23 Mar 2021 8:27PM

ACS

Hello Will. I can give you some assistance. Give me a call on 0418 552 629. Regards JohnD

23 Mar 2021 5:15PM

Will W

Hi, I would like to get a valuation and possibly sell my collection. Most of my stuff is Players / Wills and either military or sporting themed. Is this something you can help with? Cheers Will

14 Sep 2020 7:49PM

ACS

Hello Biggsy. There's a couple of references. Give me a call on 0418 552 629 and I can give you some help. Regards JohnD

14 Sep 2020 4:36PM

Biggsy

Hi John, I have a large collection of old cigarette cards that include Football, Cricket, Horse racing , Old war ships, and several other categories! Is there a publication that will help sort this collection into series and get some order into this collection please!

25 Aug 2020 10:25AM

ACS

Hello Bonita. If you give me a call on 0418 552 629 I will be able to assist you. Regards JohnD

24 Aug 2020 4:39PM

Bonita Meddows

Hello. I have 500+ cigarette cards. They all seem to be Capstan, Wills, Vice Regal cards depicting a range of things. Birds, signalling, war heroes, war incidents, dreadnoughts, aviation, cricketers, flowers etc. I have no idea where to start looking for a possible buyer. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for your time.

12 Aug 2020 1:55PM

ACS

Hello John. I will be able to assist you. Give me a call on 0418 552 629 and we can get started. Regards JohnD

11 Aug 2020 9:12PM

Jsd

Hi John, I am a Footscray/western bulldogs supporter and am interested in collecting one of each player's cards from the last 100+ years. With at least one from each brand. To keep the cost down, I'm not too worried about the quality. Where is the best place to start? ebay? Cheers John Williamstown

30 Jun 2020 5:42PM

ACS

Hi Lianne. Give me a call on 0418 552 629 and I will be able to assist you. Regards JohnD

28 Jun 2020 10:23AM

lianne

hi i recently have found a very tin containing about 50 or more of these old cards some date back to 1973.. where can i take them to be valued? i live in nsw on the central coast. :) thank you in advance

18 May 2020 11:25AM

ACS

Hello Louise. Without seeing an image of this card I think that it is from the first set of "Notable Persons" cards issued by the Australian Licorice Company in 1940. This detail should be on the back of the card. Four sets of these cards were issued and as World War 2 progressed, cards of Stalin, Hitler, Himmler and Hirohito were withdrawn from the sets of cards. Depending on condition these cards generally sell for between 50 cents and $5 each. Please call me on 0418 552 629 if you want any further information. Regards JohnD

16 May 2020 1:34PM

Louise Matthews commented on Josef Stalin

Hi, I have this Josef Stalin card. It was in the bottom of a cigar box I found in a second hand store. I am wanting to find out more about it and its value if you can help please? I have not been able to find it on ebay or in the national library collection or on this cartophilic site. I'd appreciate it if you were able to assist. Thanks. Louise Matthews

20 Feb 2020 5:48PM

ACS

Hello Glenda. The next card fair will be on Sunday 3 May. Please give me a call on 0418 552 629 and i may be able to give you some assistance before then. Regards JohnD

19 Feb 2020 4:03PM

Glenda

I have an extensive collection of cigarette and sweets cards and was wondering when the next swap meet will be in Melbourne

10 Feb 2020 1:26PM

ACS

Hello Emily. Give me a call on 0418 552 629 and I will be able to assist you. Regards JohnD

09 Feb 2020 8:38PM

Emily

Hi there, My grandfather has asked me to sell his cigarette cards following a big declutter of his house. He has various incomplete collections: 68 Birds of Australasia cards; 7 “Peter Pan” Australian native animals; 34 Australian birds; 19 “Beauties” circa 1900-1910; 33 “Girls of all Nations”; 28 “Aviation” series. How would I best go about selling these? Thanks

27 Jan 2020 1:21PM

ACS

Hello Suzette. Give me a call on 0418 552 629 and I will be able to assist you. Regards JohnD

27 Jan 2020 11:33AM

Suzette

Can someone please help me in regards to selling 24 cigarette books full of cards

09 Jan 2020 1:04PM

ACS

Hi Carolyn. Give me a call on 0418 552 629 and I will be able to assist you. Regards JohnD

09 Jan 2020 11:21AM

Carolyn

Hi there, I have a collection of cigarette cards and am trying to establish their worth (if anything). I have Men of Stamina series 1 and series 3 (two sets), along with Steam Roller set, Sportsman of the world, Tailwaggers, British born film stars and fountain of merit series (among others). How can I find out the best way to value these? Thank you for any assistance

21 Nov 2019 3:59PM

ACS

Hello Wayne, give me a call on 0418 552 629. Regards JohnD

21 Nov 2019 7:08AM

Wayne Tieken

Have a good collection of real photo post cards from George rose. Looking to sell as a set. All in good condition and not written upon.

18 Oct 2019 12:00PM

Otway Jack

Hello Rod. Give me a call on 0418 552 629 and I will be able to assist you. Today and tomorrow are good to call, otherwise after 4 November as I will be overseas. Regards JohnD

18 Oct 2019 11:50AM

Rod McGregor

Hi, I have recently come across my grandfather's collection of Australian Rules swap cards (pre-WW1 judging by players' age) put out by Standard Cigarettes. Could you help me with determining their value and how to go about selling them. Cheers, Rod.

14 Oct 2019 8:57PM

ACS commented on John Hayres- Swimming

Thanks Dwayne.

14 Oct 2019 8:07PM

Dwayne Miller commented on John Hayres- Swimming

No worries. Happy to help. Reference photo for your information. http://collections.anmm.gov.au/en/objects/details/180985/photograph-john-hayres-john-monkton-and-h-c-lim;jsessionid=6248F2B51EC5F8EFCF156CEBD1EF2876?ctx=d7a76437-b779-44f6-9e5e-1cc7220ef226&idx=30

14 Oct 2019 7:47PM

ACS commented on Gary Chapman - Athletics

Thanks Dwayne, a lot of people will be pleased to know who this really is. Regards JohnD

11 Oct 2019 10:15PM

Dwayne commented on Gary Chapman - Athletics

This is John Hayres. 5th 100m Backstroke 1956 Olympics.

09 Sep 2019 8:41PM

ACS

Hello Sam. You are right, the cards are of little monetary value, however they will be of interest to collectors. We can assist you to find a good home for your cards, please give me a call on 0418 552 629 to discuss. Regards John.

07 Sep 2019 9:36AM

SAM

I mean to say souvenir postcards.....

07 Sep 2019 9:22AM

SAM

Hello I have a huge collection of new and new used souvenir cards from Australia and overseas from the 70s through to the 00's. Varying condition. I'm guessing they're not worth anything which is fine but looking to get rid of them and dont want to put them in the recyle bin. Happy for them to go to a new home or donate to charity, I'm hoping someone may be able to help. Thankyou

15 Aug 2019 5:24PM

ACS

Hello again Sharon. T.J. Matthews is also on a card (#12) in another Wills series - Australian and English Cricketers, issued in 1911/12.

15 Aug 2019 5:21PM

ACS

Hi Sharon. Apologies for not responding to you much earlier. There is a T.J. Matthews card in a set called Australian and South African Cricketers. The set was issued by WD&HO Wills in 1910/11. If I come across one I will let you know. Regards JohnD

15 Aug 2019 5:16PM

ACS

Hello Daryl. Please give me a call on 0418 552 629 and I will be able to assist you. I will need a bit of info about what is on the front and backs of the cards. Regards JohnD

15 Aug 2019 10:08AM

Dr Daryl Moran

Hi, I am going through my late father's estate and have found nearly 200 cigarette swap cards, most of them from the late 1920's, although some are from more recent times. Can you help me find a valuer of buyer please?

22 May 2019 8:47PM

Sharon Matthews

Hi, I'm trying to find a card of T.J Matthews. I'm not sure what type it is. He is an Australian cricketer and in this particular card he is standing with a cricket bat. I do have a picture of it but I was unable to attach it many thanks Sharon

04 Apr 2019 3:58PM

CHRIS LAWRANCE

Is there a swap meet coming up?

11 Mar 2019 3:55PM

ACS commented on Apollo Bay - Collingwood Street

Things have changed a bit in Collingwood Street Jenny! Are you a local?

09 Mar 2019 6:47AM

Jenny Heland-Chaplin commented on Apollo Bay - Collingwood Street

I remember when the petrol station was in the middle of town! Not those bowsers but still fantastic postcard!!

16 Feb 2019 8:28PM

ACS

Hello Jenni. Some of our members will have swap cards tomorrow, they will also be able to tell you where else to find them. Regards JohnD them

16 Feb 2019 8:11AM

Jenni

Hi James can you tell me if and were there is swap cards there tomorrow or when and where I can source. Thankyou

12 Feb 2019 1:12AM

Terri

Hi James - I made some enquiries about my Dad's cards, and other than one set which could be worth a few hundred dollars (they are from 1912). I live in the UK, and I sent the list and photos to a cigarette card firm here to see what they had to say, and the balance were assessed and worth next to nothing, because even though there are a lot of complete sets, they are relatively common. It may be that my Dad's "collection" isn't great, so worth getting it your fathers looked at. Hoped this helps.

11 Feb 2019 9:12AM

JamesP

Hi I am going through my fathers estate and we have quite a few cigarette cards etc I would really like to know what the value of these can someone help please

04 Jan 2019 12:48PM

ACS

Hello Terri I would be pleased to assist you. Give me a call on 0418 552 629 and we can get started! Regards JohnD

30 Dec 2018 6:10PM

Terri

Hi - am sorting through my Dad's cigarette card - there are many! which include my grandfather's collection. I have started to catalogue them, just so I know what is there. I don't think my Dad is ready to part with them yet but I would like a rough estimate, becauseif they are worth a few bob, I need to make sure his house contents insurance is adequate. Thanks!

08 Dec 2018 5:11PM

ACS

Hello John. We are located in Melbourne. If you want a Sydney based card collectors group, try the NSW Postcards Collectors Society. Regards JohnD

07 Dec 2018 1:01PM

john g

hi are you guys in sydney if so can i have a phone no. & address please

22 Oct 2018 7:13PM

ACS

Hello Sue. The cards that you have are two of the 500 plus cards issued by Stamina Trousers. There are common cards and are of little value. If you want to dispose of them I can find them a good home. If so you could send them to me at PO Box 2001 Altona East VIC 3015. Regards JohnD

21 Oct 2018 5:32PM

Sue

I ha e 2 Stamina trouser cards. “The Boongs” and “Marconi”. Do you if anyone would be interested in them. They were among some photos my mother had.

19 Jun 2018 10:07AM

ACS

Hello Bruce. It appears as if you have a collection of WD&HO Wills cigarette cards. Send some scans to [email protected] and I will let you know what they are, their approximate value and how you might go about selling them. JohnD

19 Jun 2018 10:02AM

ACS

Hello Ian There were quite a few cards issued like those you have described. Can you send me a scan of the front and back and I will let you know what they are and their value. Send the scans to [email protected].

19 Jun 2018 6:16AM

Ian

I recently acquired 4 film stars cards by a company called Clark's of Burwood Road Auburn. I think they probably has tokens at the bottom to cut off and send in for a promotional item...are these rare to find and do they have any value

19 Jun 2018 2:03AM

James stringer

Hi Bruce, are you sure they are matchbox labels? As they sound to me as if the could be cigarette cards. Not of very high value though, but nice to keep. Regards.jim

18 Jun 2018 9:53PM

Bruce

I have an album of what I believe are matchbox labels which was collected by my grandfather. A majority appear to have the name Wills Cigarette on them. I am interested in finding someone to purchase them but I am not sure of their value. I can email some pictures to you if needed. Regards.

11 May 2018 1:43PM

ACS

Hello Jim. Card number 9 is a Nash 400; card number 4 features the same image of a Nash 400. Card number 20 is a Whippet.

03 May 2018 10:52AM

ACS

Hello Phil. These cards are often for sale at cards fairs, and there is one at Malvern Town Hall on this Sunday, 6 May. Good luck.

11 Apr 2018 1:42PM

Phil

After a scanlens 1969 BILL BARRETT die cut/plak in excellent/mint near mint condition. Can anyone point me in the right direction please

07 Apr 2018 1:15PM

ACS

Hello Jim. I am overseas until May. I will get you an answer on my return.

06 Apr 2018 9:25PM

James Stringer

Giant Brand Licourice Sweets issued a series of collector cards in the late 1920's featuring 24 motor cars. The make of car featured on Each card started with a letter from the brand name of the sweet company. Number 9 was a car starting with the letter 'N' and number 20 the letter 'W', but does anyone know what make of cars these were please? Jim Stringer.

01 Apr 2018 6:41AM

ACS

Hi Lynda. If you contact my colleague Eric Panther on 03 9803 4396, he will be able to assist you. Regards Johnd.

31 Mar 2018 2:45PM

Lynda

Hi we have found an album full of various postcards in my dads house which we believe to be from early 1900s I have an antique dealer interested and don’t want to get ripped off any advice would be appreciated

31 Jan 2018 2:01PM

ACS

David, Give me a call on 0418 552 629 to discuss. Regards JohnD

29 Jan 2018 10:39PM

David

Hi I have a lot of cigarette cards, they seem to all be W.D & H.oWills, a lot of them are Satin, Birds and animals of Australia. Some are famous film stars. There are quite a lot. I am still counting them. Could anyone point me in the direction of someone who may wish to purchase them? I am not a collector of these but I do believe they should go to someone who wants to keep them. They range from good to terrible condition.

28 Jan 2018 4:34PM

ACS

Hello Sue Give me a call on 0418 552 629 and I will be able to assist you. Regards JohnD

27 Jan 2018 7:36PM

Sue

Hi. I have a collection of 138 postcards from my mother's estate. They date from 1903 to 1909 (the vast majority are post marked Adelaide) depicting locations in Australia, some overseas locations and novelty postcards. Although I think they are beautiful I do not know what to do with them. They do not relate to my family but I didnt want them to be thrown out when mum's estate was distributed. I think it would be best to sell them either individually or as a collection and need to try to find out their value as I have no idea. Would it be possible for one of you to contact me? Many Thanks

10 May 2017 10:48AM

Otway Jack

Hello Jeff. Please give me a call on 0418 552 629 to discuss your collection. Regards JohnD

06 May 2017 12:15PM

Jeff

Hi guys , I have my fathers cards which I want to sell... They are mostly American beauty's and batc stuff in really good condition and in complete sets. I think there are a lot of havelock backs as well . Can someone let me know if you guys are interested or where I would go to sell a good collection .

06 Mar 2017 3:31PM

ACS

Hello Peter. If you get a chance you should come to one of our card fairs as we have many members selling postcards - however, I don't know if they have many of Maitland. If you haven't done so already, you should contact the NSW Postcard Collectors Society. They have regular card fairs in Sydney (Croydon). Regards JohnD

06 Mar 2017 8:04AM

Peter Smith

I am publishing a book on early High Street Maitland NSW, Looking to buy interesting postcards of Maitland

30 Jan 2017 11:30AM

ACS

Hello Sue. You have a few options: you could sell them on eBay, take them to an antique and collectibles shop or a collectors fair in the area where you live. If you live in the Melbourne area our next fair is at the Moorabbin Masonic Hall on Sunday 12 February. Regards JohnD

30 Jan 2017 10:43AM

Sue Keen

Hi I have 5 complete Albums of Tuckerfields Bird Cards including 5th( Orange ) One.All in good condition &Im wanting to sell just wondering where to advertise? Kindest Regards Sue

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