codeye
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Post by codeye on Nov 8, 2013 16:41:10 GMT
Whats the best way you guys have found for identifying difficult watermarks? I'm using a recently purchased insta watermark detector, but is useless on used or previously mounted stamps. I don't really want to fork out a lot of money for another watermark detector if they proof to be no better than I already am using.
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I.L.S.
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I am in Clearfield, Pa. I love US Classic covers!
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Post by I.L.S. on Nov 8, 2013 16:51:24 GMT
Whats the best way you guys have found for identifying difficult watermarks? I'm using a recently purchased insta watermark detector, but is useless on used or previously mounted stamps. I don't really want to fork out a lot of money for another watermark detector if they proof to be no better than I already am using. Liquid style lighter fluid and a black background (like a 2 dollar watermark tray). Best way of detecting any watermark and it's the cheapest method. I hope this helps some? |
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Post by codeye on Nov 8, 2013 17:08:33 GMT
Thanks I.L.S. guess I better get myself a few gallons, and remember not to light up a ciggy.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Nov 8, 2013 17:48:53 GMT
A big economy size can of zippo fuel was $5 at a few drops per a few stamps lasts a long time.
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I.L.S.
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Post by I.L.S. on Nov 8, 2013 18:22:22 GMT
I certainly don't think you'll quite need a gallon..lol my Zippo can reads 4fl.oz. and that's lasted almost a year and still have 1/3 left and I been doing Washington/Franklin issues of 1908-1920 so that should give you an idea how little you really need. Good luck to you!
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