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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Delcampe scam? Too good to be true? |
| RodT |
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 15:15:06 pm
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| Hi Miranda, Sebastian, and any member here with a website, Have you heard of CloudFlare? 1. You can block IPs, IP ranges, domains. The bad guys are stopped in the cloud, and don't even get to your server(s). 2. Your websites are cached on CloudFlare's worldwide cloud network, with a HUGE benefit for... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Has anyone heard of/dealt with a dealer called Rowan Baker? |
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Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 14:31:47 pm
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| Dear Barty, My interpretation of all this: RB was rude in his initial reply to you, and you've responded in kind and now if it escalates any further WWIII is likely to break out. Apologies are due from both sides, but that's too idealistic on my part I guess. You should just back off with all the I'... |
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: WANTED: Used Oz m/s |
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 16:04:41 pm
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| Can help with everything including very fine used, to 2000. I've sent a PM. |
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: ACSC long awaited 2013 “Kangaroos” cat – get yours *FIRST*! |
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 17:15:59 pm
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One for me.
Order filled on website.
Thanks,
Rod |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Show Us your Departure Tax Stamps |
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 17:11:03 pm
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Here's a PNG 15K departure tax stamp I know nothing about that's lying around in my PNG album.
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: WANTED - ACSC Brusden/White 2004 "Kangaroos" Catalogue |
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 16:32:16 pm
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Order completed and just posted (registered) the 2004 edition. Emailed details to glen at glenstephens.com
Thanks for this great deal Glen,
Rod |
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: WANTED - ACSC Brusden/White 2004 "Kangaroos" Catalogue |
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 13:07:02 pm
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| I will also take up the offer Glen. My 2004 copy 'looks new'. Will post tomorrow. |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Has man caused global warming to stop? |
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 15:49:47 pm
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| Then there's the theory that global warming causes CO2 emissions, not vise versa. |
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: Aust 1997 Kakadu MS+normal Postally FU $20, 3 lots |
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:23:00 pm
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: FACEBOOK - is it more trouble than it is worth? |
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 13:46:03 pm
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I enjoy social networking. Facebook is great for family contact as already mentioned.
Google+ is an even better environment than FB - there's none of the drivel. |
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: WTB - Tonga MNH Stamps 1979 - 1983 |
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:42:32 am
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Hi Roland,
I can now supply the island views, email on it's way. |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: Help with Australia 1997 Wetlands $10 Kakadu stamp |
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:10:27 pm
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: Aust 1997 Kakadu MS+normal Postally FU $20, 3 lots |
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:07:26 pm
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| I have just 3 of the Kakadu miniature sheet left, genuine postally fine used . I doubt if this high value miniature sheet was used postally much at all. I managed to have these used on some kiloware I was buying from Canberra at the time. I'm making these available to Stampboarders, together with th... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Request Catalog Value of P.R.C. Gibbons #4812 |
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 13:56:07 pm
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Stewie1980 wrote: Did you also paid about 20 cents for it in 2003? 
It's in a PRC collection I got a couple of years back, so it was definitely only a 20c item then.  |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Request Catalog Value of P.R.C. Gibbons #4812 |
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 13:28:07 pm
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Here's what it looks like.
(Yippee I have one  )
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: Help with Australia 1997 Wetlands $10 Kakadu stamp |
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 13:37:29 pm
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| I have a couple of GENUINE postally used miniature sheets available for sale if anyone wants to email me. I bought some kiloware from Canberra at the time and asked for these to be put on for postage. No doubt these postally used are rather scarce! http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt228/RodT_stamp... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Will the Americans EVER tighten up on gun purchases? |
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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 13:23:09 pm
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| This article reflects my perspective. Gun Violence: Lessons Learned from Car Crashes Posted on December 19, 2012 by Public Health Law Research By Scott Burris, JD “I have an absolute right to drive any vehicle I want, on any road, at any time, at any speed, and under any conditions.” That’s an argu... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: GB 2013: 50 years of Doctor Who - stamps, M/S, booklets etc. |
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:57:53 am
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| I read nothing but praise and cool comments for these from young collectors. |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Are personalized stamps worth collecting |
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 14:11:45 pm
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Panterra wrote: Nice! How many did you get of this? It's a very limited edition  of 100.
It's available on my website at my buying cost. |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Are personalized stamps worth collecting |
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 13:09:28 pm
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Everyone needs this in their collection. 
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Share, discuss, or query, the GB MACHIN HEAD stamps/covers! |
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Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 23:43:11 pm
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| Like him falling off a horse? |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Sometimes Australia Post Does Not Deliver. |
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 18:41:16 pm
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But you got a nice cancel.  |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: Norfolk Island selection, including duplicates - $25 AUD |
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 13:07:26 pm
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Sold. Email me your direct deposit details.
Thanks,
Rod |
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: WTB - Tonga MNH Stamps 1979 - 1983 |
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 11:43:52 am
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Hi Roland,
I can supply all issues you need up to 1969. SB email sent.
Kind regards,
Rod |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Executions |
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 21:16:38 pm
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Thought I'd throw out a line at Pormpuraaw, just a nibble so far.
Too cryptic? |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Executions |
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 20:49:06 pm
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Are there any more executions scheduled for tonight?  |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: More Candy |
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 10:48:53 am
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Message from Delcampe to change my password??? |
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Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 18:29:51 pm
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| It' time to call in Clouseau. |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: Tearing off blank selvedges = blunder? |
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 19:21:11 pm
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| Folding back the selvage can be disastrous - I've found stamps from humid climates where the selvage has stuck to the stamp, ouch! If there's rust in a collection, the perfs, or in this case the selvage often get attacked first, so there's an argument for keeping it. Personally, I remove it where it... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Hobart Stamp Show & Stampboards Meeting November 16-18, 2012 |
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 17:54:36 pm
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When you've all done and looking for something to do, pop up to Devonport where the real action is.
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Forum: Knowledge really is power in this hobby! Catalogues, journals and reference books. Topic: What is the best Stamp Cataloging Software available? |
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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 09:15:30 am
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| Currently, the StampCAT website store is advising: We apologize for the inconvenience, but the online store is closed for the time being. It is currently not possible to place an order. After four days of this advice, I received feedback from FNProgramvare [info (at) fnprg.com] that: Sorry, but it ... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Stanley Gibbons buys BidStart stampwants.com for $1 million |
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:47:58 pm
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| Is this just another temporary dalliance with internet selling, something they don't seem to ever have really got their heads round? Having raised 6 million pounds for this I think their investors believe SG are very serious. Where is the ÂŁ6 million figure? I see some money and some shares = ÂŁ1 mil... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Stanley Gibbons buys BidStart stampwants.com for $1 million |
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 09:40:09 am
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moonstone wrote: Is this just another temporary dalliance with internet selling, something they don't seem to ever have really got their heads round?
Having raised 6 million pounds for this I think their investors believe SG are very serious. |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: PNG 2004 Freshwater Fish with Hong Kong StampExpo in margin |
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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:39:50 pm
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Thanks Doug, that explains everything. You're now my PNG guru.  |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: PNG 2004 Freshwater Fish with Hong Kong StampExpo in margin |
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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 17:25:59 pm
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| I need help from a PNG genius. Were the stamps especially printed by Post PNG with these margins for the Stamp Expo? Should these have catalogue status? How many of the set of 6 are available with these margins? Any information greatly appreciated. http://www.koalastamps.com/PAPU1008hk.JPG Thanks, Rod |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Stanley Gibbons buys BidStart stampwants.com for $1 million |
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Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 13:39:32 pm
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Highlander wrote: How long before they get a bid in to buy Stampboards I wonder
What would Glen do with the money?! I would prefer they bought out KoalaStamps. |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Stanley Gibbons buys BidStart stampwants.com for $1 million |
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Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 09:44:53 am
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| This has just been reported on the web:- "Specialist stamp firm Stanley Gibbons revealed it had beefed up its US collectables business with the acquisition of online group Stampwants.com for US$1 mln. The US group, which trades under the bidStart brand, operates a collectables platform focused ... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Increased Australia Post Overseas Costs from 22nd October |
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 14:40:13 pm
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For mail up to 100g you may be able to post two separate letters = $4.70 
...that should annoy postal authorities nicely with all the double handling |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Increased Australia Post Overseas Costs from 22nd October |
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 20:37:52 pm
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| In Bidstart, the postage price is listed on every item. This means if you have hundreds or thousands of items you either have to change them all or wear the difference. Tip: If you have a store you can use 'Bulk Changes' (see My bidstart/selling./More Selling Links...) to quickly and easily change ... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Increased Australia Post Overseas Costs from 22nd October |
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 18:10:49 pm
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| They're on the ball here in Devonport. My letter to the US was 15g over the 50g limit for $2.35 and was going to cost me $6.20. So I spent the next 10 mins in the Post Office re-opening it and removing 15g of some of the cardboard stiffening! I asked at the counter if anyone wanted the 15g of rubbis... |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Share the best items in your collection |
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 09:42:58 am
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Japan, 5 May 1949, Children's Exhibition miniature sheet, 100,000 issued.
Sakura (2012) cat# C159, cv 70,000y (about AU$875.00).
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Seek feedback on Stanley Gibbons 'My Collection' Online Tool |
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Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 17:02:01 pm
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| A question for Rob - the printed version of SOTW 2013 has been released, but the online catalogue hasn't been updated. Can you tell me why and how long we have to wait. I would have thought the online catalogue would have been updated well before the printed version as the data is all readily availa... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: A sense of humiliation |
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 13:51:00 pm
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| Well, I think that the map of the world is upside down. Might be a Tasmanian bidder. |
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Forum: CLUBS - This is YOUR Club space to use however you wish - please add your details! Topic: Internet Philatelic Dealers Association Halloween Chat |
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 13:31:44 pm
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I'll be there Michael, minus the witches hat. 
I'd also encourage all responsible and ethical dealers and hobbyists that sell stamps on the internet to join the IPDA.
It's just $20 a year which means you eat one less pizza each year. |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Proposed Delcampe fee hike |
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 20:16:46 pm
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| People need to get over Delcampe and move on. So they've changed their business model, good luck to them. I hope it works, but personally I don't believe so. I've gone to bidStart, wish I had 12 months ago. Both of these are in my store - the one on the left is scoffed at by Delcampe. http://i614.ph... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Final value fees - comparing Delcampe and BidStart |
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 22:23:59 pm
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| Out of interest, I have left the following query at BidStart:- Hello Mark, There is some activity on StampBoards re BidStart vs. Delcampe pricing. Glen Stephens of StampBoards has left an invitation for you to comment: http://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=39462&p=3004192#p3004192 Als... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Final value fees - comparing Delcampe and BidStart |
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 21:39:43 pm
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| Rod, Have absolutely no idea from all those posts who is cheapest option. Thanks. $1.00 Sale BidStart : ........................1c + 8% of $1.00 = $0.09 Delcampe: .................. 5.5% of $1.00 + 18c = $0.24 $10.00 Sale BidStart : .......................1c + 8% of $10.00 = $0.81 Delcampe:........... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Final value fees - comparing Delcampe and BidStart |
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 20:53:56 pm
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| Rod .. how do they compare side by side? Delcampe: Monthly sales amount.................Commission No sale..................................No commission Under 750.00 USD/month.............5.50% of the monthly sales amount 750.00 USD - 1499.99 USD/month....5.00% x (sales amount - 750 USD) + 41.25 U... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Final value fees - comparing Delcampe and BidStart |
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 20:47:37 pm
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| What are the fees on a $100 stamp sale out of interest? Final Value Fees 1¢ + 8.00%..$0.01 to $49.99* 5.50%.......$50.00 to $999.99 1.50%.......$1,000.00 & Above * For non-store item listings, there is a 5¢ minimum final value fee, if your item sells. Starting prices, and final value fees are i... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Final value fees - comparing Delcampe and BidStart |
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 20:33:51 pm
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| Looks like a 1 man operation - Mark Rosenberg. (Just as Seb was 10 years ago). Only supports PayPal. If you want to sell into the European market you also need Skrill (previously Moneybookers). Payments there are 50% Paypal / 50% Skrill. Very small operation right now, but I think it may get clogged... |
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