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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Australia Post 'Black Caviar' stamp pack contains NEW stamp! |
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 05:27:37 am
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Great horse and great race but whilst she may be the fastest sprinter, she is still only ranked 2nd to the British horse Frankel who won by 11 lengths on the first day at Ascot.
No GB souvenir stamps to celebrate this of course 
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: UEFA European Football Championship 2012 |
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 05:38:20 am
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| I don't normally watch league football but love the Euros and World Cup. I've watched five of the matches so far and am hooked. The appalling British summer weather is helping, it is nearly mid June and it was only 13C today on the South Coast and has rained all day. Hope Ireland do well tonight. Mi... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Why does the UK love the monarchy? |
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 18:48:08 pm
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I only saw the beginning and the end on TV as I was celebrating at a street party 
The Queen is a remarkable lady and at 86 along with 90 year old Prince Philip stood for hours throughout yesterday's ceremony. Just one of many reasons why the British people love and respect her.
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Stanley Gibbons & Gibbons Stamp Monthly Apps |
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 22:58:19 pm
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The following catalogues have been added:
St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha at £4.99
Australia at £18.99
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: eBay and Other On-Line Dreamers - A Photo Lot Compendium |
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 06:16:25 am
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| Your classis dreamer. You could offer him less than the asking £40,000 but if not you have the satisfaction of knowing you have helped him with the deposit on his house. :lol: old rare stamp collection not had these appraised but by looking on the net briefly I have found a lot of these stamps to be... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Once Upon An Overprint. A Story To Tell. |
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 18:38:21 pm
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| St. Helena 1911 Wmk Multi Crown CA perf 14 ovpt SPECIMEN http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g379/mikyh52/Stampboards/helena_1911_1d_150.jpg Following the death of King Edward VII in May 1910 there were delays in supplying new stamps with the head of King George V. The Postmaster of St. Helena, Thom... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: ebay seller sandraa4073 offering forgeries, not marked thus |
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 18:28:09 pm
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Glen has just posted his usual response across numerous threads that all items like this should be indelibly marked.
Greg, could you please explain why you disagree with this (he won't mind he loves an argument ).
I just wish you experts would agree for once.
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: ebay seller sandraa4073 offering forgeries, not marked thus |
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 01:31:47 am
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| This is the 3rd Tristan relief set that she has sold recently. She did reply to my previous emails: The stamps are originals i.e. watermarked these are not the Maryland replicas or counterfeits which are just photocopies and by law must me marked. Ebay check all listings before sellers are able to s... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: The Monty Hall Problem. Which door would you pick? |
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 03:51:14 am
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| With anything to do with statistics it's best to choose the unlikely option so I would switch :lol: I'm sure however it has something to do with that to reveal a door with a goat you have to know where the car is. So assume you pick the car, then it doesn't matter which door is revealed, the option ... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Stanley Gibbons & Gibbons Stamp Monthly Apps |
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 08:22:39 am
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| I've downloaded the sample GSM issue but as it is a pdf of the A4 sized magazine it is difficult to read a page at a time on the smaller iPad screen. You can obviously zoom in but you are constantly scrolling up, down, left and right. Might be better on the new iPad with the retina display. It reall... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: St Helena 2½d Overprint. Postally used forgery? |
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 23:11:05 pm
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It was produced by De Beuckelar, a Belgium biscuit manufacturer and where given away as gifts in boxes of confectionary, so it wasn't intended to deceive stamp collectors at the time. They are all cancelled with SR.24 01 rather than SP.24 01.
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Why aren't you a member of your local Stamp Club ? |
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 07:23:39 am
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Quote: Ringwood and Poole IMO are the friendliest
Bournemouth is OK
I would avoid Ferndown - but that's just me
Thanks. I'll give one of them a try.
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Why aren't you a member of your local Stamp Club ? |
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 06:28:39 am
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Thank you leamphil, you have shamed me into joining a local club and I have 4 to choose from within a 20 minute drive. There are several members from Dorset here can anyone recommend one?
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Help Identify these Japanese Stamps |
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 04:38:28 am
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| Yet again you are asking questions which you are simultaneously posting on another stamp forum. This means people are wasting their time helping you when you may have already received the answer. Might I suggest you only post such questions on one forum and if you don't get an answer post on the oth... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Stamps of the Republic of Cabinda. |
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 20:39:21 pm
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: People I want to punch in the face |
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Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 05:11:39 am
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The Stampboard member that posted the following on a Holocaust Rememberance thread on the "Stamp Community forum":
Regards
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Show us your BLOCKS of Stamps |
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 21:18:52 pm
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1887 1d red, rows 11 to 17 from the Perkins Bacon plate that produced the stamps of St. Helena for 40 years.
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: eBay and Other On-Line Dreamers - A Photo Lot Compendium |
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 18:33:38 pm
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I wonder if it's a Chinese or German excercise book
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: eBay and Other On-Line Dreamers - A Photo Lot Compendium |
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 05:14:38 am
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| A collection for the "serious philatelist" from hotbisonbutt at only £50,000. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280864490564 http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g379/mikyh52/Stampboards/hotbisonbutt.jpg This stamp collection has been passed down through four generations. We have no idea as to the ... |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: St. Helena THREE PENCE overprint. Where is this cancel from? |
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 05:19:15 am
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| From Edward Hibbert's book it is described as CNC. 9, Maltese cross in circle, in the section "first used between 1900 and 1902". Examples noted on cover dated December 1901 and a postcard to Java dated January 1902. Behind the postmark is a great engraved stamp from Perkins, Bacon and Co.... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Fake GB Penny Blacks On eBay (Sold for £1,020) |
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 00:56:41 am
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Hi
Anyone spot the connection to another poplar thread at the moment. beddaustamps left negative feedback for failing to receive two lots of 50 stamps from the Tuvalu "leaders of the world" sheets.
That's leaves only 999,900 remaining
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Extreme Stamp Collecting |
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 07:16:29 am
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Ebay rules on fakes/forgeries |
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Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 18:48:57 pm
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| I am aware of your strong views on this Glen, and I 100% agree with you, but these are your words and I can't use these in any discussion with a 3rd party, I have to use the rules as detailed by Ebay. The above quote is all I can find on Ebay and can easily be misinterpreted. The response I received... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Ebay rules on fakes/forgeries |
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Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 07:49:52 am
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| It is constantly being mentioned here that fakes and forgeries must be described as such and indelibly marked on the stamp. Following an amicable discussion with a seller offering fake overprints on a genuine stamp, I would like clarification on this rule. All I can find on Ebay is: Replica stamps S... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: eBay and Other On-Line Dreamers - A Photo Lot Compendium |
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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 05:34:34 am
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| Newcomer "Ferza" on Delcampe was obviously listening when he attended the "How to get on Stampboard's On-Line Dreamers thread". http://www.delcampe.co.uk/item.php?language=E&id=165534963 First, ensure your picture is totally unclear: http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g379/m... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Stanley Gibbons: Rare stamps are now a safe haven |
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Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 06:47:38 am
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| From today's "The Times": Whatever the colour, it will cost a pretty penny Andrew Clark Deputy Business Editor The instability of stock markets and economies is prompting investors to seek refuge in Penny Blacks and Tuppenny Blues. So confident is Stanley Gibbons in this belief, it is seek... |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: London Spring Stampex 22-25 Feb 2012 - who's going? |
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 09:16:53 am
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Thanks for the info everyone. Train booked.
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: London Spring Stampex 22-25 Feb 2012 - who's going? |
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Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 07:09:14 am
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Was thinking of going on Friday but still no times of opening (just dates) nor dealer list on the website.
Do they want visitors to attend? |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: eBay and Other On-Line Dreamers - A Photo Lot Compendium |
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 03:39:31 am
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| Hope this makes you laugh as much as it did me. (apologies to fromdownunder) http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g379/mikyh52/ebay_fergie2-1.jpg http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g379/mikyh52/ebay_fergie1.jpg 23rd July 1986 Mis-printed stamp of fergie, where he tooth is to be missing. I have recen... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: eBay and Other On-Line Dreamers - A Photo Lot Compendium |
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Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 08:07:01 am
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| Only £10,000 for this collection without any pictures: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AAA-SUPERB-MINT-CONDITION-SET-STAMPS-1800-WWs-/280703394734?pt=UK_Stamps_ROWStamps&hash=item415b39e3ae Described as: First of all let me say that I don't know anything about stamps. I inherited this album from an old au... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: eBay and Other On-Line Dreamers - A Photo Lot Compendium |
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 17:57:32 pm
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| Here's another Diana dreamer: Dianna 21st birthday and birth of prince William (sic) 1981 : Set of 2 silk covers one is Honoring Princess Diana on her 21st Birthday. one is The birth of Prince William,Future King of England if you like it..email to me first http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g379/m... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: UK seller offering nothing but FORGED stamps is prospering |
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 07:05:56 am
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| It's not just Ebay, there are several sites that offer forgeries. These include http://www.avionstamps.com, http://www.jusstwendystamps.com and http://www.thematics4u.com but are probably all the same company and based in England I'm sorry to say. I keep seeing the latter of these when I search for ... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Not too confident in Gibbons new Website |
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 06:55:01 am
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| Haven't bought any stamps from SG but there again I haven't bought anything from Harrods. I'm sure they have their own client base, wealthy collectors don't care about money and not all stamp collectors are on the internet. However assuming you are looking for the 1922 St. Helena 15s stamp (my avata... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Negative Feedback - do you leave it and why? |
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 18:06:29 pm
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| Glen, when someone buys something from your website do you check to see where the buyer has bought goods before and check with these sellers to see if they are a good buyer? No, of course you don't, you bank the money and send the buyer the goods. As far as I can see, a buyer's feedback can only be ... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: St. Helena - 1961 Tristan Relief Fund stamp set |
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Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 21:07:30 pm
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| There is a gap in my St. Helena album for this set, and probably always will be, as this is one of the most expensive commonwealth sets. It sells for over £2,500 on cover and over £2,000 for each stamp. Haven't seen a set for a while, except one marked POR. Getting to Tristan is difficult as Simon W... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Falkland Islands 1935 KGV SG SG 140L: Cert or not? |
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 07:23:14 am
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You could try Stefan Heijtz, he's the author of the Specialised Stamp Catalogue for the Falklands and his website can be found here:
http://www.novastamps.com/stefan/
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: My A3 recommendation for printing album pages |
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 02:22:34 am
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| They must have updated their cashback procedure as it is all web based and you upload a scan of your receipt. I'll let you know if there are any issues. I was initially concerned about the paper path but there is no sign of any curl and no ink run. I did take the precaution of using a dark grey font... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: My A3 recommendation for printing album pages |
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 01:41:00 am
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| My Canon A3 printer that I had in the past used for printing my own album pages failed earlier this year but I found the cost of a replacement prohibitive so I thought I would wait until the prices came down. Spotted on Frday that HP were doing a £60 cashback on their HP7500A wireless A3 printer and... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: This month I celebrate 13 years on Ebay. |
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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 06:56:51 am
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| It's 12 years for me and then it was mostly vinyl records from the USA and you crossed your fingers when you sent dollar bills in the post. The only dodgy things in those days were the internet connection which made sniping very stressfull! Yes, you have to be careful but don't you with buying anyth... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: The STRONG Aussie Dollar, how does it affect you? |
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 07:13:15 am
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Really badly, the cost of my favourite Aussie wines are rocketing 
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: Wanted to buy Papua 1939-41 set |
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 07:10:22 am
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Your Top 10 Countries to Collect |
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 07:08:11 am
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Mine are:
St. Helena
Ascension
Falkland Islands
Great Britain
Falkland Island Dependancies
British Antarctic Territory
Tristan Da Cunha
All basic 'fill the gaps in album' mint so pretty boring to most of you lot
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Suspicious eBay listings. golden-hoarde & marys-gems etc |
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 23:14:52 pm
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| The "never hinged" Falkland high values that weren't sold by leman80 have now all been relisted from 9689bruno . However in the time that it has taken me to start writing this, they have been changed to a private listing. Here's one from my cache: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: How do you define MLH? |
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 06:00:51 am
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| You seem to be making heavy weather of selling a mounted mint stamp or are you trying to make some additional point? Suggest you supply an image of both front and back and let that do the talking. I have just bought a 1922 set which was advertised (from a dealer) as mounted mint. I can't afford (and... |
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Global announcement Topic: Want to add a photo/image? Practice posting a picture HERE! |
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 07:31:20 am
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test:
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: eBay Sniping Software - can anyone help? |
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 06:49:50 am
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| I used to manually snipe with limited success, but inspired by this thread I now use JBidwatcher, which is a java based program that runs on your computer. Was successful on the one and only time I have used it so far (set to 10 seconds, bid placed with 9 seconds to spare). No giving out your user d... |
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Forum: Roll Call -- This Thread MUST be your *FIRST* Port Of Call here! Topic: Hello All NEW Members - please briefly introduce yourself! |
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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 22:58:54 pm
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Hi
Started collecting GB and South Atlantic mint stamps in 1980 and stopped in 2000. Recently started collecting again to fill in gaps and concentrate on early material from these countries.
Michael (yes, another one!) |
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