Toronto Postcard Club (TPC)

Comment from Ian Dantzer
Time: November 19, 2011, 7:10 am

The London & Middlesex Postcard Club has posted its Valentine postcard albums. Any comments or help be it reference numbers, images or corrections would be appreciated.

Comment from bhenderson
Time: October 29, 2011, 10:52 pm

Hello Steve,

How ’bout from .50 cents to $50.00 and more. There are many, many variables that affect the retail price of an old postcard. In a dusty corner of an antique store or flea market you might find some gems for under $1.00. In the very organized boxes of postcard dealers, you will find cards ranging from $2.00 to $20.00 and up. For the most part, early 1900s cards are priced around $5.00 at a postcard show. The condition of the card affects the price as does its scarcity. Toronto was the subject of many early postcards therefore not as highly valued as say the 4 corners somewhere in rural Ontario. Whether the card is postmarked or not depends on the collector’s point of view. Some like the time stamp, others prefer a pristine item. On the other hand, postal history buffs often look for unusual postmarks and stamps on old postcards. In the world of deltiology, the ‘real photo’ postcard of a known subject is the most prized. Modern ‘chromes’ are very inexpensive today but 50 years from now may be highly collectible because fewer seem to be kept. And of course, as with all vintage items, the value to a collector is what they feel it’s worth as an addition to their collection. My advice, get yourself to the next postcard show and have a look for yourself. The dealers and collectors there will be happy to give you their opinions too.

Comment from Steve Hornick
Time: October 28, 2011, 9:31 pm

Can anyone tell me the value of old postcards from Toronto and other Ontario locations?Some have stamps and are dated as early as 1907

Comment from Ian Dantzer
Time: March 15, 2011, 3:57 pm

Several TPC members including myself have formed The London & Middlesex Postcard Club in London, Ontario. The site is focussed on cards from that area. We hold regular meetings now (once a month) which are posted on the website. If anyone is interested please have a look at the site. If you wish to join email me and I can provide more information. We are also looking for images, information etc on London & Middlesex cards if would be so kind.

Comment from bhenderson
Time: February 28, 2011, 10:51 pm

Hi David,
Your best bet is to get to a postcard show! There are several listed on the Show Calendar page of this web-site. If the card is not available then, a postcard dealer will often take note of a collector’s want list and will contact them if they acquire the card(s).

Comment from David Main
Time: February 26, 2011, 11:34 am

I am looking for a copy of the Ridgetown Golf Club postcard, probably from the 1930′s. It shows a man putting and some women golfers. In the backgound is the clubhouse.

Comment from Kevin MacKay
Time: September 26, 2010, 9:23 pm

Hello,

I am looking for a postcard and info therof,published by Warwick Bro’s & Rutter Publishing Limited, Toronto, entitled ” General View Stellarton N.S.” …published for Cameron’s Drug Store (Medical Hall) 243 … Does anyone have information on this since I am the present owner of the drug store but have never in my search came across the name Cameron ??

Thanks,
Kevin

Comment from Diana DAVIES
Time: March 21, 2010, 1:09 pm

Hi Folks:

Have JUST been told about the following website which I believe will be of interest to you. http://www.blogto.com/city/2010/03/vintage_toronto_postcards_redux/

Best wishes, Diana TPC #855

Comment from Ken Elder
Time: February 27, 2009, 10:25 pm

Valentine & Sons Discussion:
It’s not often you find a Valentine & Sons error in linking a caption and image. This one took a while to solve. 103,820 “Ralph Connor’s Church, Winnipeg” is actually Trinity Methodist Church, Toronto.
For confirmation see ve.tpl.toronto.on.ca/toronto_sanctuaries which shows the church.