Become an IPDA Member
Join the Philatelic Community: Learn how to become an esteemed member of IPDA.
Qualifications for IPDA Membership
Discover the qualifications required to become a member of the IPDA and connect with a vibrant community of stamp and philatelic dealers.
- You sell stamps and philatelic materials on the Internet.
- You are a full time dealer or part time seller of stamps and / or philatelic materials.
- You will abide by the IPDA Code of Ethics.
- You can show proof of selling philatelic materials on the internet, including, for example, that you have an online auction selling presence, selling through an online philatelic portal, like eBay, Delcampe, Hipstamp, eBid, or any of the many other philatelic portals where stamps are offered for sale. It is not required you have a Store as such, just that you sell on the internet.
- You have a feedback rating, even if a low number of feedbacks because you are just starting out selling stamps, that shows you are respected by your customers.
- You have material listed at a sensible selling price reflecting your knowledge of philately and the philatelic market.
- You present your material in a tidy and clear manner, for example with clear and presentable scanned images, so customers can clearly see what you are selling.
- You correctly and fully describe your material so customers have a true understanding of the material, including the quality of the material, for example Mint Never Hinged, Very Fine Used or terminology generally accepted across the philatelic community.
- You appreciate the importance of being regarded as a respected and honest seller on the internet and have read the IPDA Internet Listing and Selling Guidelines found under Services on the Main Menu.
- You will perhaps be able, occasionally, to find time to help the IPDA grow and promote its reputation in the philatelic community.
Our Membership Service Compared
- NSDA – National Stamp Dealers Association ( USA)
- ASDA – American Stamp Dealers Association (USA)
- ATA – American Topical Association (USA)
- APS – American Philatelic Society (USA)
- PTS – Philatelic Traders Society (UK)
- APTA – Australian Philatelic Traders Society
| Association/Service | IPDA | ATA | ASDA | NSDA | APS | PTS | APTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Membership Fee |
Joining fee 2023: $25 for 1 year or $75 for 4 years |
Various Options: 1 year $25 plus Journal $35 USA, $45 Int'l |
$350 |
Joining fee $10 for 2020: membership fee $75 pa |
Annual USA $45; Canada $55: Int'l $65 |
Full Business $250: Retired $85 |
On request - believed to be $300 Australia: $265 Int'l |
|
Membership List |
Content |
Yes |
Yes through Member links |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Members Sales Channels |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Newsletter |
Yes Monthly |
Bi Monthly |
Yes x 10 PA |
Quarterly |
Yes Monthly |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Complaint Arbitration |
Yes |
None found |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
|
Member Advertising |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Dealer to Dealer Discounts |
Yes |
None found |
None found |
None found |
Yes |
No |
None found |
|
Confidential List |
Yes |
No |
None found |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Social Media Presence |
Yes |
None found |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Insurance |
Yes Discount through third party |
None found |
None found |
Yes |
Yes |
None found |
Yes |
|
Expertising |
Yes through Dealer Member |
No |
None found |
None found |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Estate Assistance |
No |
Yes |
None found |
None found |
Yes |
No |
None found |
|
Exhibitions |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |