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Post by Admin on Dec 1, 2015 3:19:30 GMT
I have often thought of hinging a few stamps on old Scott pages.
But have held off doing it, it seems a bit to much of a conman trick for me.
I have bought old album pages strictly for resale and have done well. I recently bought a few Australian pages for $15 and sold for $45. Many collectors love buying old albums and pages.
I was watching a number of Buds lots and was interested in the GB page but when bidding headed north of 1000 I was unable to bid.
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Post by rod222 on Dec 1, 2015 4:55:55 GMT
If you disclose, and are transparent, Jack.
there is no room for any feelings of guilt to arrive.
In doing so, you are offering oftentimes, a service.
Hinge with care.
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Post by AirmailEd on Dec 1, 2015 21:17:18 GMT
If you disclose, and are transparent, Jack. there is no room for any feelings of guilt to arrive. In doing so, you are offering oftentimes, a service. Hinge with care. I agree with Rod. As long as the stamps are properly described, I don't see a problem. It's simply a matter of presentation. Some buyers might well be drawn to a full album page. |
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Post by rod222 on Dec 2, 2015 1:24:28 GMT
This is especially pertinent, if one intends to collect countries, such as Mongolia or Hungary, perhaps Romania.
"short sets" a set of stamp issues with the high values missing, can be had for a few pence, if you want then to complete,
you end up buying another set with the high value. Then you are once again left with the short set.
With classic stamps, the high values are sold independently, but run of the mill, this "short set" chicane should be avoided,
hence the completed page, or set, is the target.
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Post by hs2oca on Dec 2, 2015 18:40:51 GMT
Hmm...I create my own pages, handwritten, for my post-1977 Canada collection. I'm working on filling the pre-1977 Canada Lighthouse album. That one I'll end up selling on the pages eventually. My handwritten album will simply be given away.
My 3 items worth more than $100 are one set of plate blocks and 2 pages of cinderellas...not something easily hinged to a page, or that I'd want to hinge, as all are MNH at the moment.
Interesting about completed album pages being worth more. Never thought of that aspect before.
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Post by SWH on Dec 2, 2015 20:05:25 GMT
Interesting thread. I've been thinking about this for some time. What I have recently done is discuss with my favorite stamp dealer how to sell the collection. I know the guy for 20+ years, he knows the market. Yes he will want to make money on selling the collection but for my children selling it through him will be a lot more attractive than any other option. We're still working on the details but if you have a stamp dealer you trust I would say: discuss the options with him/her.
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Post by Bas S Warwick on Dec 2, 2015 20:50:14 GMT
My children will take one look and decide this old 'rubbish' for the dumpster or Thrift Store...........hours of fun will disappear without trace.
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Post by SWH on Dec 2, 2015 21:23:36 GMT
My children will take one look and decide this old 'rubbish' for the dumpster or Thrift Store...........hours of fun will disappear without trace. Why are stamp collectors often so shy about their hobby. I notice this in many threads not only on this board. I would say: stand tall and be proud. I have not come across anyone who does not understand the beauty of stamp collecting once you have taken the time to explain what fascinates you about the hobby. And that includes my children. |
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Post by rod222 on Dec 3, 2015 0:26:24 GMT
My children will take one look and decide this old 'rubbish' for the dumpster or Thrift Store...........hours of fun will disappear without trace. Why are stamp collectors often so shy about their hobby. I notice this in many threads not only on this board. I would say: stand tall and be proud. I have not come across anyone who does not understand the beauty of stamp collecting once you have taken the time to explain what fascinates you about the hobby. And that includes my children. I think Bas was probably joking. It's our type of local down under humour.  But yes, some people may be shy, perhaps thinking they may be judged Nerdy. I fully support the nerds. I have T shirts printed I am a Stamp collector, I wear my badge with pride. I often get little bundles of stamps in my letterbox, from people around town If you get judged, it's their problem, not yours. |
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Post by Admin on Dec 3, 2015 0:49:06 GMT
I always let people know I am a stamp collector, I get some strange looks from some folks, First thing they ask ``what's the most expensive stamp you have `` I just look at them and ask what was the most expensive thing you own. That shuts them up. |
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Post by Bas S Warwick on Dec 3, 2015 1:05:39 GMT
Why are stamp collectors often so shy about their hobby. I notice this in many threads not only on this board. I would say: stand tall and be proud. I have not come across anyone who does not understand the beauty of stamp collecting once you have taken the time to explain what fascinates you about the hobby. And that includes my children. I think Bas was probably joking. It's our type of local down under humour. But yes, some people may be shy, perhaps thinking they may be judged Nerdy. I fully support the nerds. I have T shirts printed I am a Stamp collector, I wear my badge with pride. I often get little bundles of stamps in my letterbox, from people around town If you get judged, it's their problem, not yours. Rod - you're on to it  ................
Let try this
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Admin note, Bas I removed the video, some may find it disturbing, I like family guy but with trying to get youngsters involved its better off not being posted. |
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Post by SWH on Dec 3, 2015 10:10:39 GMT
I think Bas was probably joking. It's our type of local down under humour. But yes, some people may be shy, perhaps thinking they may be judged Nerdy. I fully support the nerds. I have T shirts printed I am a Stamp collector, I wear my badge with pride. I often get little bundles of stamps in my letterbox, from people around town If you get judged, it's their problem, not yours. Rod - you're on to it ................
Let try this
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Post by AirmailEd on Dec 3, 2015 18:38:01 GMT
Interesting thread. I've been thinking about this for some time. What I have recently done is discuss with my favorite stamp dealer how to sell the collection. I know the guy for 20+ years, he knows the market. Yes he will want to make money on selling the collection but for my children selling it through him will be a lot more attractive than any other option. We're still working on the details but if you have a stamp dealer you trust I would say: discuss the options with him/her. I've included names and contact information for some dealers in my instructions. It is most important that those who inherit the collection know how to sell it. They probably won't get top dollar, but so what? They'll get wholesale value, and other collectors will get to take custody of our stamps. |
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