philatelia
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What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Jul 28, 2020 13:00:29 GMT
What do you do with the thousands of remainder duplicates that no one requests? (Besides donations) Most of us end up with stockbooks FULL of the leftovers. So I decided to try and make lemonade out of all of those lemons. I chose a few areas to flyspeck and study cancels etc. Many of my trading friends had envelopes full of those ubiquitous two penny green Irish maps and similar issues, so Ireland became a good place to start. I now accept heavy duplication - hundreds of them - and it has been a lot of fun and I’ve learned an incredible amount of detail about Irish material. Specializing is enthralling! I added Bermuda later because I’m interested in finding certain cancels. Folks don’t have as many Bermuda, but even one or two is a treat. Along the way, I’ve made some wonderful trading friendships who really enjoyed this Swapperoo - it’s a relief to clear out unwanted material and get an envelope full of new surprises to sort through. So If you have any friends bemoaning their glut of leftovers, share my idea with them and feel free to share my name. Or better yet, try my idea! Flyspecking is addictive! If you pick an area to flyspeck or study (inexpensive common material only please) share that info here and some of us may be able to send you some. If I have anything from your area, I’d be happy to help. Happy stampin’! THE LIST SO FAR: Londonbus1 - the 1937 South Africa Coronation issue (KGVI) philatelia - Ireland & Bermuda anything except self adhesives (see my current trade offer) Philatarium - Japan especially (but not exclusively) definitives, particularly (but not exclusively) pre-WW2. renden - Canada classics |
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renden
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What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Jul 28, 2020 14:50:41 GMT
philatelia Theresa, my dups and some Countries go into my giveaways .....next one is Philippines - I do not collect that Country, trying to cut down on my 300+ WW Countries René I do not have time to trade - have not even finished inventory of many Countries, or completion (classics) of others ex: Ivory Coast
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
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What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Jul 28, 2020 15:19:24 GMT
renden you are always soooooo generous! Do you flyspeck or study any common issues, Rene? Everyone, don’t be shy! If you have an inexpensive area that you study, flyspeck or accumulate, let your TSF pals know! I’ll compile a list. These duplicates need a home somewhere - best if they go to someone who will really enjoy them.
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renden
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What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Jul 28, 2020 15:24:27 GMT
philateliaI only flyspeck CANADA classics - Thanks for your thread René
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Londonbus1
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Jul 28, 2020 17:47:48 GMT
philatelia.......here's a surprise for some (I guess). Although I only collect Cinderellas these days I do still love reading and learning about the postage types !! I just love stamps, period. To that end I still have one tiny corner of this with the 1937 South Africa Coronation issue (KGVI). I have a chart of all the tiny flaws that you wouldn't find in a regular catalogue and have been accruing mint & Used copies for 'when I have time'. Bi-lingual pairs are good too !! My goal is to recreate a sheet of each value as far as is possible.  So if anyone has any spare copies they don't need, put them aside and we'll make an exchange. Londonbus1
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Jul 28, 2020 18:05:08 GMT
Hi Terri
A few years ago, before my friend passed away, I sent him any duplicates (on or off paper made no difference). He then distributed them to children at shows or clubs. The APS has a similar program/s and would appreciate having the duplicates for the same purpose. I am assuming a free donation.
Jerry B
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
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What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Jul 28, 2020 18:05:39 GMT
Post # 1,000 woohoo!And this is to ask Rene - renden which years do you consider classic Canada - anything before 1940, or maybe pre QEII? You include provincials, too, oui?
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
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What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Jul 28, 2020 18:12:55 GMT
Jerry B - you’re a generous gent! Yes! There are several charities that will gladly accept our donations. Last year I donated 50 pounds of on and off paper material to my local club to give away as door prizes for our biannual club shows. There is also the holocaust project. But this thread has a different goal and that is to try to help our friends here first who are interested in certain inexpensive stamps from countries, themes or issues.
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renden
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What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Jul 28, 2020 18:45:42 GMT
philateliaI will flyspeck any CANADA stamp, date is not important and my friend Robert WERT is truly a superior flyspecker and has contributed a lot on TSF !! René
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Philatarium
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What I collect: Primarily focused on Japan, but lots of other material catches my eye as well ...
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Post by Philatarium on Jul 28, 2020 19:10:04 GMT
Great idea, Theresa philatelia! For me: Japan, especially (but not exclusively) definitives, particularly (but not exclusively) pre-WW2. Mostly still in the accumulation phase at this point. Thank you! |
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Post by dgdecker on Jul 28, 2020 19:14:59 GMT
Post # 1,000 woohoo!And this is to ask Rene - renden which years do you consider classic Canada - anything before 1940, or maybe pre QEII? You include provincials, too, oui? Congratulations on the 1000 milestone. There will be that many more to come soon. david |
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renden
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What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Jul 28, 2020 21:23:38 GMT
Congrats girl philatelia !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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ameis33
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What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet
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What I collect: Poland and Italy Republic
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Post by ameis33 on Aug 4, 2020 14:28:18 GMT
I have had a similar idea, but one of the keypoint is the shipping cost compared to the "shipped" value...
Anyway, by my side: Poland since the beginning to the end...
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renden
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What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Aug 4, 2020 18:44:37 GMT
philatelia - Theresa You had asked me about "classic" Canada I do not know a very specific answer as I collect up to 2000 at least - maybe post WWII ? René But the real classics are older than that I think
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daveg28
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What I collect: U.S., Canada, Great Britain & Commonwealth, France (esp. 1950-80), DDR, USSR
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Post by daveg28 on Aug 4, 2020 19:07:40 GMT
Can I throw in here, too? I look for the following:
Great Britain (Including Machins. I mainly look for colors and values)
Canada (There's too much early/classic period from Canada or GB that I don't have that I don't mind digging through piles for what I need.
France (Rene knows this...lol)
USSR (Strictly those CCCP stamps. These are inexpensive and plentiful, right? Aren't they pretty much CTO's? I like 'em. Especially the space stamps.)
I'd say U.S., too, but I think I'm getting to where I just need classics I can't afford and new issues. There's some random holes to fill, though.
There's plenty of other countries I have stamps from...classic and otherwise...that I don't collect and I'd be willing to trade in bulk. I don't collect anything from South America, Africa, Middle East, or Asia.
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JeffS
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What I collect: Oranges Philately, US Slogan Cancels, Cape of Good Hope Triangulars, and Texas poster stamps and cinderellas
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Post by JeffS on Aug 4, 2020 23:39:05 GMT
How about decoupage?
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cjoprey
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Scanning stamps for my website...
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What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Aug 5, 2020 8:11:06 GMT
I doubt that it will come as a surprise to anyone, but the one area where I buy book after book full is Belgium - I have stock books with pages and pages of early Belgian stamps in duplicate that I need to sort through looking for those elusive variants... |
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mikeclevenger
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What I collect: Ohio Tax Stamps, Ohio & Georgia Revenues, US Revenues, US FDC's, & Germany Classics
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Post by mikeclevenger on Aug 5, 2020 8:52:28 GMT
Hey Jeff, My wife won't let me cover a wall in the house, which is what I wanted to do with all my extras. I could easily cover an entire room with the amount I have. LOL
have a great day. Mike.
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
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Post by philatelia on Aug 5, 2020 9:10:37 GMT
JeffS , mikeclevenger . OMG! Noooooo! NO decoupage before letting someone flyspeck them! You might own the VERY rare tri-nippled Botticelli nude variety from Upper Lower Slobovia! Ohhh the humanity! 
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mikeclevenger
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What I collect: Ohio Tax Stamps, Ohio & Georgia Revenues, US Revenues, US FDC's, & Germany Classics
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Post by mikeclevenger on Aug 6, 2020 9:13:28 GMT
JeffS , mikeclevenger . OMG! Noooooo! NO decoupage before letting someone flyspeck them! You might own the VERY rare tri-nippled Botticelli nude variety from Upper Lower Slobovia! Ohhh the humanity! I am talking about using common US issue stamps. Of course, I would throw in a few #1 & #2 airmails and a few other old valuable stamps, maybe with flaws, just to make it interesting. I am going to cover the front of a 3' wide, 6' high cabinet that I keep my stamps in. She can't stop me from that at least!
Have a great day.
mike/
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Aug 6, 2020 13:18:21 GMT
Hi
When my friend had the stamp store there was a special container. Any damaged stamp went into this container. A customer would buy the damaged stamps and use them to decorate jewelry. Unfortunately I never saw any of the jewelry creations but I heard that they were pretty nice.
Jerry B
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JeffS
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What I collect: Oranges Philately, US Slogan Cancels, Cape of Good Hope Triangulars, and Texas poster stamps and cinderellas
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Post by JeffS on Aug 6, 2020 13:19:20 GMT
This stamp mural at the Eastland Texas post office is rather famous: |
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Post by brightonpete on Aug 6, 2020 14:11:54 GMT
This stamp mural at the Eastland Texas post office is rather famous That's one heck of a mural! |
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