Andy Pastuszak
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Post by Andy Pastuszak on Jul 9, 2018 1:32:15 GMT
I'm in the market for the 1940 Famous Americans Series. I emailed my local stamp dealer asking how much a set of 889-893 would cost, and he sent me back an email quoting me $15.00. $15.00 was a little more than I wanted to pay for 5 stamps, and I needed the whole set, which could get pricey.
So, I fired up Google Sheets, pulled out my Scott catalog, my Brookman catalog and proceeded to start filling out values.
I have 3 different stamp dealers within a 30 minute drive of my house and they all price things by the Brookman catalog, so it was good to have that number.
After spending a good 20 minutes entering all the info into my spreadsheet, including Scott and Brookman pricing, all ready to make sure a stamp dealer doesn't take advantage of me, I decided to hop of eBay and see what eBay prices are. I tend to feel that eBay prices are more "real world" than store pricing.
And the third listing down was for a COMPLETE set of Famous Americans for $15.00! And the auction says "Benefits Charity."
Scott values 893 at $11.00 and Brookman $13.00.
That's the best price I have seen for that complete set in a while.
One Buy It Now and now the wait for arrival begins. |
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Post by brightonpete on Jul 9, 2018 1:43:28 GMT
I just checked the APS StampStore. That set is MNH for $4.25! An even better deal!
There's another one at $3.75...
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Andy Pastuszak
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Post by Andy Pastuszak on Jul 9, 2018 1:52:06 GMT
I've never used the APS stamp store. I'll need to keep that one bookmarked for future use! Thanks!
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Post by brightonpete on Jul 9, 2018 1:56:23 GMT
I've never used the APS stamp store. I'll need to keep that one bookmarked for future use! Thanks! For sure! They have a lot of great deals, even with the exchange rate! |
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Andy Pastuszak
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Post by Andy Pastuszak on Jul 9, 2018 1:59:12 GMT
I've never used the APS stamp store. I'll need to keep that one bookmarked for future use! Thanks! For sure! They have a lot of great deals, even with the exchange rate! Now the debate on whether to becomes a APS member or not. I'm already a UPNS member and a EPA member. Only have room for so many stamp clubs in my life. |
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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 9, 2018 8:44:02 GMT
I just checked the APS StampStore. That set is MNH for $4.25! An even better deal! There's another one at $3.75... Is that for the whole series or just Sc#889-893 ? |
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Post by tomiseksj on Jul 9, 2018 12:12:25 GMT
...Now the debate on whether to becomes a APS member or not. I'm already a UPNS member and a EPA member. Only have room for so many stamp clubs in my life. One doesn't have to be an APS Member to purchase from the Stamp Store but non-members have to pay a premium. Individual views on APS membership will vary but the best way to judge it, in my view, is to give it a try and see if it is a good fit for you. |
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Andy Pastuszak
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Post by Andy Pastuszak on Jul 9, 2018 12:17:15 GMT
I guess I need to read the member benefits to see if it's worth it.
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Post by brightonpete on Jul 9, 2018 13:05:32 GMT
I just checked the APS StampStore. That set is MNH for $4.25! An even better deal! There's another one at $3.75... Is that for the whole series or just Sc#889-893 ? Just 889-893. |
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Post by Andy Pastuszak on Jul 9, 2018 13:17:05 GMT
Is that for the whole series or just Sc#889-893 ? Just 889-893. I got the whole series for $15.00. |
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Post by brightonpete on Jul 9, 2018 13:37:39 GMT
I got the whole series for $15.00. ah, but you just mentioned in the first post 889-893... |
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Andy Pastuszak
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Post by Andy Pastuszak on Jul 9, 2018 13:42:36 GMT
I got the whole series for $15.00. ah, but you just mentioned in the first post 889-893... My bad. I should have been more clear. |
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