philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Aug 26, 2022 9:56:37 GMT
Anyone want to help a damsel in distress? LoL  Ok, what’s up with the Showgard 6” 902 stamp tongs? I’m trying to buy a few pairs and EVERYONE is out of stock. If anyone sees any at a brick and mortar store or at a stamp show, I’ll happily pay you to buy them for me - Any quantity up to a dozen. The reason I need extras is that if I drop them on my tile floor the tip can be damaged. I tried using my old spade tip tongs but they feel so clunky and are much less precise. Thanks for the help! |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Aug 26, 2022 10:40:09 GMT
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philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Aug 26, 2022 13:29:49 GMT
Thanks, zipper . I submitted an order to Subway and Potomac supplies - both showed them on their websites - but both told me they were out of stock. I also checked EBay, Amos, iHobb and Wizard and every online supplier I know with no joy. |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Aug 26, 2022 14:47:58 GMT
Oops!
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Aug 26, 2022 21:56:02 GMT
Thanks for your post, Terri ( philatelia). I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble finding these tongs. Do you have a Hobby Lobby store anywhere near you? I bought my last couple of pairs of 902 tongs there. Hope this helps.  |
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philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Aug 27, 2022 0:55:26 GMT
Thanks everyone! Steve suggested Brooklyn Gallery and I placed an order. Now fingers crossed that they are in stock! Their price was much cheaper, too.
Hobby lobby is not too far - Jensen Beach - about a 30 minute drive. I keep forgetting that they carry stamp supplies! Anyways, next time I’m over there I’ll have to see what our local store stocks.
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Post by dgdecker on Aug 27, 2022 2:36:45 GMT
Just a comment that I find it intriguing that stamp tongs are out of stock.
pits not like there is a high demand. The contrary I expect. No manufacturer is going to make a supply that might takes years to sell. A specialized market.
David.
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stainlessb
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Post by stainlessb on Aug 27, 2022 3:47:18 GMT
Teri
I have a 901 if you strike out ( I think it's just shorter) I'll gladly send it to you!
I use the 904's (and I have a 909...pretty close)
you can never have too many!
Stan
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angore
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Post by angore on Aug 27, 2022 9:40:30 GMT
There are likely hundreds or thousands sitting unused in old collections. Many probably get thrown away by heirs or anyone dealing with estates. One may think auction houses or dealers could have them sitting in boxes somewhere. Save our Tongs!
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philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Aug 27, 2022 12:21:00 GMT
That’s an interesting thought, Angore! angore If I get unwanted tools and supplies when I buy a collection, I either donate them to the Veterans Stamps for the Wounded program or add it to the boxes of empty albums, stockbooks etc that I regularly submit to my local club auctions. |
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philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Aug 27, 2022 12:29:36 GMT
Teri I have a 901 if you strike out ( I think it's just shorter) I'll gladly send it to you! I use the 904's (and I have a 909...pretty close) you can never have too many! Stan How kind! Thanks, Stan, but I just can’t seem to get the hang of using short tongs. I’ve used 6” for so long that my brain is hardwired for those. I have a 4” pair in my purse for philatelic emergencies (isn’t that hilarious? I really do!) and every time I’ve used them I fumbled like a newbie. |
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philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Sept 12, 2022 22:02:51 GMT
Well I finally found out WHY no one has any Showgard 902 tongs in stock. I called Brooklyn Gallery to ask about my order status and a very helpful fellow told me that the factory that did the metal plating for the stamp tongs was located in the Ukraine and - you guessed it - the factory was bombed and destroyed.  Showgard is currently hunting for a new company here in the states that can do the plating. They are hoping to have some manufactured soon. |
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