REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Sept 6, 2022 14:21:09 GMT
An Open Invitation to ALL Who Might be Interested
This event has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 22nd at 6:00 PM EST, the British Empire Study Group will be presenting a Free Zoom program entitled: Everything you wanted to know About Stamp Catalogues… but were afraid to ask.
I’ll be co-hosting the program along with Joan Harmer (of Harmers International). Our presenters for the evening will be Hugh Jeffries, the Editor of the Stanley Gibbons Catalogues and Steven Zirinsky whom some of you might know from seeing him on other philatelic programs or perhaps as a Seller.
Registration and additional program information can be found using the following link: madmimi.com/s/36ba841
It would be wonderful to see some of you there. It will be a chance to meet the real-world Editor of a catalogue system many of us regularly use. An open discussion will follow the presentation.
Rob
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Sept 6, 2022 15:52:11 GMT
Thanks ever so much! I registered.
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 6, 2022 15:58:00 GMT
Thanks for this, Rob ( REL1948)! I have also registered, and I am looking forward to attending.  |
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clivel
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Post by clivel on Sept 8, 2022 18:13:58 GMT
I have just registered, it looks to be a fascinating presentation. However, as I type this I have just heard the sad news that the Queen has passed away - I wonder then if the presentation won't perhaps be cancelled.
Clive
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Sept 8, 2022 18:43:56 GMT
It's been cancelled.
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Sept 8, 2022 19:31:09 GMT
I haven't received anything official yet that the program has been cancelled.
We are waiting to hear from Hugh Jeffries (@ Stanley Gibbons) in London before making a formal announcement.
As of this moment, it's still scheduled to run. I'll make make an announcement as soon as I hear anything.
Rob
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 8, 2022 21:00:42 GMT
I just received an email stating that the webinar is now dedicated to the memory of the Queen, but still happening as scheduled. zipper, not sure where you got your info from..... |
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Sept 8, 2022 21:06:51 GMT
Apologies for being redundant but Chris (Beryllium Guy) is correct. I've been officially informed, the webinar this evening WILL be presented. Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
Rob
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Sept 8, 2022 22:50:43 GMT
Hmm... I received this email content. First took a screenshot, but my email addy was visible, so I cut and pasted this instead.
Your registration for BESG hosts Everything you wanted to know about Stamp Catalogues… but were afraid to ask with Hugh Jefferies and Steven Zirinsky at Sep 8, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) has been cancelled.
You will not receive any further emails about this webinar.
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Sept 8, 2022 23:04:04 GMT
Oh dear! I just figured out what must have happened. I was watching Sky News online and after much speculation they finally stated that the Queen had died.
Unable to think about anything else, I sent them an email canceling my registration. The email must have been about that.
My apologies if I caused anyone any trouble. I thought that they had cancelled the event. I'm really getting to be quite stupid lately.
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 9, 2022 6:51:38 GMT
No worries, zipper, we all click on the wrong button from time to time. The good news for you is that the event will take place again in 2 weeks, so I suggest that you try registering again to get back on the list. There were technical problems with the connections yesterday, so it is now being offered again on 22nd of September. Rob ( REL1948), I hope you don't mind, but I have updated the thread name to reflect this change. Is the old link still valid for registration, or will there be a new one? I got an email stating that my original registration is still valid, but since Zipper cancelled her registration, I wasn't sure if she could just use the old link or not. |
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kgvistamps
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Post by kgvistamps on Sept 9, 2022 12:35:50 GMT
I had planned to attend the webinar, but had some grandchild duties that took precedence. Can anyone who attended give us a brief overview of what was presented?
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Sept 9, 2022 12:52:39 GMT
Hello kgvistamps,
Fortunately, you didn't miss the presentation. We had technical difficulties connecting with Hugh Jeffries in London. The presentation has been re-scheduled for September 22. Anyone who had registered yesterday will automatically receive the re-invite.
All wasn't lost; however, as we had an opportunity for an open discussion for the better part of an hour on a variety of catalogue topics. It was also a chance to see our moderator Chris (Beryllium Guy) in person.
I hope that anyone interested will come back and give the program another chance. It will be interesting, Hugh Jeffries and Steve Zirinsky are knowledgeable guys.
Rob
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Sept 9, 2022 17:34:00 GMT
I dearly want to attend on September 22nd. Am really interested.
Cancelled yesterday because I was shocked and quite emotional. Felt as if I lost my grandmother again.
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clivel
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Post by clivel on Sept 9, 2022 18:49:53 GMT
Despite the technical difficulties that saw the presentation cancelled and rescheduled, I very much enjoyed the open discussion that took place instead. It was a treat to see some of the forums regulars in person, although the only ones I could identify were Rob ( REL1948 ) and Chris ( Beryllium Guy ), I was also able to put faces to a number of people whom I have in the past, only communicated with via email. I am very much looking forward to the rescheduled presentation, Clive |
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 21, 2022 12:01:39 GMT
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Sept 21, 2022 17:22:29 GMT
An Open Re-Invitation to ALL Who Might be Interested This event has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 22nd at 6:00 PM EST, the British Empire Study Group will be presenting a Free Zoom program entitled: Everything you wanted to know About Stamp Catalogues… but were afraid to ask.
I’ll be co-hosting the program along with Joan Harmer (of Harmers International). Our presenters for the evening will be Hugh Jeffries, the Editor of the Stanley Gibbons Catalogues and Steven Zirinsky whom some of you might know from seeing him on other philatelic programs or perhaps as a Seller.
Registration and additional program information can be found using the following link: madmimi.com/s/3c61a41
It would be wonderful to see some of you there. It will be a chance to meet the real-world Editor of a catalogue system many of us regularly use. An open discussion will follow the presentation.
Rob
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Sept 22, 2022 0:25:05 GMT
Thank you, guys! Just enrolled.
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kgvistamps
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Post by kgvistamps on Sept 22, 2022 12:34:17 GMT
I would like to participate, but can't make it. Is there a recorded version of the meeting that can be viewed afterwards?
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Sept 22, 2022 13:14:27 GMT
Hello kgvistamps,
Yes, all of the BESG presentations are available on YouTube.
Rob
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 24, 2022 8:40:30 GMT
Rob ( REL1948), just wanted to say thanks again for the invitation to this program, which was great. Hugh Jefferies is a great guy. I was impressed by his openness and willingness to consider making changes to the catalogues based on what collectors say they want rather than just going with what he thinks personally. I noted that Aaron ( kasvik) and Reid ( nbstamper) were also in attendance. Zip ( zipper), did you make it? Anyway, great job to you, Rob, and all of the organizers. I hope you will keep the thread going by announcing the future events when they are planned. |
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Post by angore on Sept 24, 2022 9:56:18 GMT
I was not able to attend so will wait for the video to be posted to YT.
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Sept 25, 2022 0:46:52 GMT
Yes, I was there. Really liked Hugh - he looks like someone I would have hung out with in the '60's. Hope his cough stops soon.
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clivel
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Post by clivel on Sept 26, 2022 1:14:27 GMT
I very much enjoyed the presentation, both informative and entertaining. I will definitely endeavour to attend any other presentations by the BE Study Group. I recognised Rob ( REL1948) and Chris ( Beryllium Guy), but was unable to place any of the other forum members from their names. Clive
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