What Are My Covers Worth?

There are really no set prices in this hobby. Older covers generally bring higher prices as long as they are unstruck and undamaged; after that, it depends on who is bidding and how badly the bidders want the material. Matchcovers are made in the millions and so most are only worth pennies. Most accumulations of matches picked up over the years have more sentimental than monetary value.

A 304 page price guide is available: "The Matchcover Collector's Price Guide, 2nd edition". It was written by Bill Retskin of American Matchcover Collecting Club and based on auction sales prices. You can order an autographed copy for $25.20 including shipping & handling from Bill at P.O. Box 18481, Asheville, NC 28814, or contact him via e-mail at bill@matchcovers.com.