Scott 2018 to be issued in 12 volumes

Last year I learned from Admin Steve (tomiseksj) that Amos Publishing sells off the previous year's catalogues for half price.  There had already been rumblings that there would be major changes (at the time, they were talking about the potential for 10 volumes in 2017) so I picked up a full set including the US Specialized.  I also subscribe to Linn's Stamp Monthly, and that gives me updates on all the new issues (plus a discount on all those year-old catalogues).  So, it will probably be a while before I buy another full set of Scott catalogues - if people are interested in having a full set, you should keep your eyes open for discounted catalogues.  Buy the subscription to Linn's and the membership in the Amos Advantage program that comes with that will give you a further discount on the catalogues that pays for 3 or 4 years of the subscription to Linn's.

Ryan

Hi

In the past I have written Scott (Amos Publishing) about the catalogs.  I suggested they publish them in "Regional" volumes similar to other world wide catalogs.
They said it was impractical since there are so many World Wide Collectors that will buy a full set.  To this day the statement makes no sense.

When I first wrote they were not fully computerized so I gave the benefit of a doubt.  Now that they are computerized it is highly practical.  Anyone who needs a full set, World Wide collector, dealer, etc.., will still buy the full set no matter in what format.

The 12 volume question becomes "What is the price per volume?"  My friend says that people bought catalog volumes in the past but Scott  priced themselves out of the market.  He says that he sells very few catalogs. 

Jerry B