daveg28
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What I collect: U.S., Canada, Great Britain & Commonwealth, France (esp. 1950-80), DDR, USSR
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Post by daveg28 on Jan 19, 2021 16:10:29 GMT
Stamp collecting happiness is finding a heretofore unknown tiny, somewhat rural post office that is more than happy to break up sheets. I didn't have to buy 20 stamps when I only wanted a block of 4 of a particular issue. The post offices near my home and my office look at me funny when I come in with a shopping list and they're not normally collector friendly. They're always very busy. This particular one is a tiny brick building that's probably smaller than the first floor of my house...heck, it's barely larger than my family room. And it's a half mile away from a township office where I regularly do business. I'll be back! They were out of a few issues from 2020 that I still needed, but I'm sure I can get them from the USPS website...that won't sell blocks of 4 any longer (grrr).
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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 Jan 19, 2021 17:06:32 GMT
Thanks for a nice post, daveg28. Glad to hear that you found a PO that will sell you what you want. As I used to live in Toledo, Ohio during a couple of periods in my life, I am curious to know the location of the small PO you found to help you out? Do tell!  |
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daveg28
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What I collect: U.S., Canada, Great Britain & Commonwealth, France (esp. 1950-80), DDR, USSR
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Post by daveg28 on Jan 19, 2021 19:04:17 GMT
Beryllium Guy: It's in Monclova Township. There's an even tinier building about a block away, near the old brick school, that has "post office" in the stone above the door. It's ten feet by twelve feet at best.
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Post by dgdecker on Jan 19, 2021 21:18:50 GMT
Ah, the benefits of small town living. Post office staff that are helpful, friendly and not run off their feet.
My nearest post office is located in. Pharmacy not far away from home. No complaints about service. Other they seem to have a high staff turn over rate. I am constantly having to “ train” them how to put a proper postmark on an envelope. They seem limited booklets of stamps. For special purchases a trip to the Main Post Office downtown is needed. They do have a dedicated philatelic counter. The building is undergoing restoration so the temporary space is too small. I think most recent issues can be directly purchased online.
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daveg28
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What I collect: U.S., Canada, Great Britain & Commonwealth, France (esp. 1950-80), DDR, USSR
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Post by daveg28 on Jan 20, 2021 18:23:31 GMT
Toledo used to have a philatelic window at the downtown post office. It was a joy, and the person staffing it was very helpful. Then, they started using it to help everyone when the main windows were busy. They made me wait in the long line, even though I only wanted to go to the philatelic window. Then, it didn't have a regular person manning it. They eventually closed it. So I had to find another branch that didn't treat me like i had leprosy.
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Mr. H
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What I collect: US, Netherlands, Whatever suits my fancy.
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Post by Mr. H on Jan 20, 2021 18:51:19 GMT
They used to have a philatelic window at the downtown post office in Chicago. I haven't been down there in a quite a few years and don't know if it's still open.
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napo
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Post by napo on Feb 9, 2021 2:52:01 GMT
stamps can tell me many things. they can bring me happiness and joy.
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daveg28
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Posts: 1,062
What I collect: U.S., Canada, Great Britain & Commonwealth, France (esp. 1950-80), DDR, USSR
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Post by daveg28 on Feb 9, 2021 13:27:43 GMT
Back to that little post office again yesterday. Brush Rabbit, Barns, August Wilson, and Lunar New Year...check! Blocks of four of the first three, but she couldn't break up the Lunar New Year sheet, which I figured. I took a sheet. She said she had to go to the back to get the barns and rabbit, but she gladly did so. She also asked me if I wanted the Priority Mail stamp. Man, I was tempted. I never buy those at the post office any more. The face value gives me sticker shock. I hate those empty spaces in my albums. I think I have a new favorite post office.
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