Mick
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Posts: 992 
What I collect: Mostly covers and postmarks. Also miscellaneous paper ephemera.
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Post by Mick on Oct 14, 2017 16:54:51 GMT
I am assuming that they have a contract with larger companies (e.g. banks or utilities) to buy their used incoming envelopes. Is that right?
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Beryllium Guy
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What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Oct 14, 2017 17:16:34 GMT
I am assuming that they have a contract with larger companies (e.g. banks or utilities) to buy their used incoming envelopes. Is that right? That would certainly make sense to me, but I am not sure if that is the main source or not. I have noted that in many of the Linn's Stamp News advertisements, they speak of kiloware stamps coming from "missions". I am unsure if that is a major source or not, but it is the one source I have observed mentioned more often than any other. Ryan seems to buy a fair amount of kiloware--perhaps he knows the best answer to your question.... |
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theamateurphilatelist
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Keep calm and collect stamps!!
Posts: 317
What I collect: India, Machins, India, Laos, Austria, Russia, Commonwealth omnibuses, Covers, Birds
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Post by theamateurphilatelist on Oct 16, 2017 16:01:59 GMT
I know my dealer in India has contacts (not sure, I am guessing usually with staff like janitors etc. who are responsible for cleaning) with large banks, govt. offices, embassies/missions etc. to get access to envelopes cast away for disposal. I am not completely sure what they pay these people.
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theamateurphilatelist
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Keep calm and collect stamps!!
Posts: 317
What I collect: India, Machins, India, Laos, Austria, Russia, Commonwealth omnibuses, Covers, Birds
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Post by theamateurphilatelist on Oct 16, 2017 16:02:22 GMT
There usually won't be just one source.
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Post by Bas S Warwick on Oct 16, 2017 20:56:34 GMT
.......many of the missions/churches ask their members to cut off stamps from their personal mail. When the mission gets a bulk they sell it on to a dealer. Many missons/churches adds up to lots and lots of kiloware. Some of the older stamps come in through the same channels - relatives of the deceased pass on old albums and loose stamps. Lots of this goes around in a circle being sold many times
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