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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 22, 2013 22:44:22 GMT
I am surprised that no one has started a thread on this great series!  |
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Post by irishjack on Jul 22, 2013 23:51:55 GMT
I don't collect them but know many that do. I have a feeling that it could warrant a whole sub form.
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 23, 2013 0:04:38 GMT
I was going to post a few pages of my small collection of these, would you like me to wait and see if a new sub-form is formed (less to move)?  |
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Admin
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Post by Admin on Jul 23, 2013 0:14:51 GMT
We have a sub form for them, I will move this thread there.
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 23, 2013 0:45:54 GMT
Thank you! Here are some of my collection...er...if you can fill some of the holes, please let me know, I am sure we can make a deal! Lol  |
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 23, 2013 0:55:50 GMT
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 23, 2013 0:56:30 GMT
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 23, 2013 0:57:41 GMT
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 23, 2013 0:58:20 GMT
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 23, 2013 0:58:47 GMT
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 23, 2013 0:59:16 GMT
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Post by perfs12 on Jul 23, 2013 9:26:25 GMT
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 23, 2013 17:01:07 GMT
Very nice 12, the white cotton gloves are a great idea too! |
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 27, 2013 4:18:06 GMT
If you have too many Machins you might consider doing this:   |
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What I collect: Classic GB, QV, France Ceres/Napoleon, Classic U.S., Cinderella & Poster Stamps
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Post by zipper on Jul 27, 2013 14:58:18 GMT
Perf14, I'll save all my Machins for you. I don't collect them.
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 27, 2013 22:52:38 GMT
Thank you very much zipper |
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Post by StampCrazy on Jul 28, 2013 21:28:42 GMT
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Post by StampCrazy on Jul 28, 2013 21:30:15 GMT
How does one go about adding images?
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 28, 2013 21:37:49 GMT
Really simple: go to "reply" (top right corner)instead of 'Quick reply'. Then, when that opens up click 'attachments' and download the image from your computer. As we are still new we like to keep the image at about 200kb. You can add up to 3 images per post or post one image/ post (better as it will get your post count up  ) Alternatively you can post directly from an image storing facility like thegomc one. But Jack (Admin) much prefers if we use the attachment button as that will store the images here. I agree totally. Edit: the rule now is that we have to use the attachment button. |
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Post by StampCrazy on Jul 28, 2013 21:40:08 GMT
I think some of the colours for the new 2013 Machins are amazing. This is one of the new tariff stamps, Orchid Mauve...  |
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Post by Admin on Jul 28, 2013 21:41:56 GMT
You can add images by using the add attachment button, you will not find this on quick reply. Try and keep attachments 200-300kb I rather you use this then to upload using a image hosting site.  You can post up to 3 images per post. They will show as a thumbnail in your post, to enlarge just click and it will open. Also welcome aboard |
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Post by StampCrazy on Jul 28, 2013 21:44:38 GMT
Thanks Jack and Perfs for the quick answers! I got it working. Sweet |
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Post by StampCrazy on Jul 28, 2013 21:53:27 GMT
Another 2013 new tariff stamp is the 88p Amber Yellow. This has a M13L Date Code, printed by Walsall. Another Date Code MA13 is now available, printed by De La Rue. I believe the story goes, De La Rue were in the process of moving and couldn't get the new stamps out in time, so Walsall came to the party. Then when De La Rue were back in business again after the move, for some strange reason they chose a different iridescent overprint date code, the MA13. More to collect...!!!  |
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Post by StampCrazy on Jul 28, 2013 21:56:24 GMT
The last of the three new tariff stamps for 2013 - to date - is the £1.88 sapphire, a very striking colour. This is also the M13L Date Code type...  |
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 28, 2013 22:13:49 GMT
They are looking great! I have not seen any f these issues before. I guess that I have let my MC lapse a bit...maybe a lot!  |
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Post by StampCrazy on Jul 28, 2013 22:15:40 GMT
I have to admit that my favourites are now very much the new security issues. A lot don't like them because they won't soak off, but I love those codes!!!!!!!!
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Ryan
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Post by Ryan on Jul 29, 2013 7:51:54 GMT
A lot don't like them because they won't soak off I soak them off using paint thinner (mostly made of mineral spirits), then I scrape the gum off using the edge of an old credit card, followed by a soak in water as a final cleaning. They come off fine, and I haven't destroyed any yet. The huge gold Horizon labels come off the same way. Ryan **edit** - newer self-adhesive Machins with the security cuts don't allow me to use the credit card for scraping adhesive off. It's too likely that the scraping process will pick up the edge of a security cut and tear the little oval out of the stamp. I can still soak these stamps using my paint thinner but I have to be much more careful when removing the adhesive. I use only my fingernail and care is needed to avoid damaging the security cut. Note also that a fair percentage of these stamps are damaged as soon as they get put on the envelope - it must be a touch tricky to get the stamp out of the booklet without damaging the security cut, as I see a number of these stamps with that oval already damaged as it's sitting there on the envelope before my soaking process even begins .... |
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 29, 2013 21:20:23 GMT
I use a solvent called Shellite, which is basically like lighter's fluid. It can be purchased from Bunnings in Australia in 4L containers:  |
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 29, 2013 21:21:14 GMT
Of course it is VERY Inflammable...  I also use it (from a smaller container - and old Zippo) for watermark detection. |
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Post by Perfs14 on Aug 1, 2013 0:47:04 GMT
My first security Machins...I guess that I will be soaking them off, with Shellite. Not much point keeping them on cover with that nasty cancel...  |
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