"Stamp News Australasia" Magazine, $120 prize for each Month's most helpful tip/post!
"Stamp News Australasia" Magazine, $120 prize for each Month's most helpful tip/post!
ADMIN NOTE - MAY 2019 REVIVAL!
We offered this Monthly Prize for many years, where Australia Post donated an annual year book each month, to the member nominated thread adjudged by the Volunteer Moderator Team, to be the “Best Thread of the Month”.A hugely popular thread, with some 350,000 page views as you can see!
AP changed Philatelic Managers, and also had a procession of responsible functionaries, who knew nothing of this promotion, and it all got too hard to chase things up with them, so we let it lapse. Until NOW!
Each Winner also gets a special Descriptor to their user handle – WINNER – “STAMPBOARDS THREAD OF THE MONTH.”
“Stamp News” Editor/Publisher Kevin Morgan mentioned he liked the idea, and was keen to see it continue, and generously offered a year’s subscription to “Stamp News” to monthly winners, for non-subscribers, or a year extension to existing subscribers. Or a 3 year e-subscription - value $A119.85 for winners if they prefer, or were overseas.
A $A99.50/$A119.85 value for an Australian subscriber and a prize WELL worth winning. Established 1930, this is a Magazine EVERY collector should support whether they win this prize or not!
Strong stamp magazines = a strong hobby, and we all should do our piece.
So, add your nominations now, for the prize to be voted on and awarded end of each Month!
Winners each month simply need to email "Stamp News" Publisher/Editor, and long time member here - Kevin Morgan, with their postal address to claim their prize.
Admin
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Here is a new initiative, in our ever growing aim to improve and enhance the fun, educational, and rewarding member experience here at https://www.stampboards.com 8)
Around the very end of each month, or early in a new month, the Volunteer Moderator Group will vote on YOUR Nominations here.
It could be anything that you nominate - something funny that was posted, someone assisting with great detail another member's query, or terrific photos someone has loaded of their Bechuanaland Postage Dues collection - or their FDC's of Formosa Fruit Bats etc, etc.
It can be an entire thread you nominate - even an old one. Or just one post WITHIN a thread.
There are about 25 members in the Moderator Group, so a wide range of input will take place, from many different Continents, male and female - and YOU can assist by adding your own nominations to each month's vote.
You MUST add a specific link to the post or the thread concerned, with a reason why you think it deserves to win. Don't say: "Jim's post in mid month on the 1d black was pretty good."
So - what we need is, in all cases is:
A thread link url, (and that to be coded "URL" in reply box so it can be cut and pasted by Mods) and exact title of that thread, (singular) and the member (singular) nominated within that thread, if not the thread starter.
So your nomination needs to look in THIS exact format below. Not dreamy vague "That interesting thread by Bob on Germany" etc.
Greaden
Ghost Countries Identifiable through Postmarks
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=71175
All to be posted in THAT format, on THIS thread. You can nominate more than 1 thread each month, and nominate more than 1 member if you so choose. If you can't be bothered to use this simple format, we can't be bothered to accept your nomination.
GENERAL RULES
1. Each member may nominate more than one thread or post if they wish.
2. Any member can recommend a thread or post in a month, even if that member (or others) have nominated it in a previous month. And even if it, or that member, has won in a previous month.
3. ANY thread can be nominated that has had at least one post on it - even if the thread is a year old etc.
4. Members can nominate either an entire thread - OR a very specific post by a member within any thread. For the latter, you must be Crystal Clear when nominating which one it is - giving date and time of post if the latter. We will not guess or mind read - if you can't bother to make it clear, we will likewise be too lazy to bother to add your nomination to the final list.
Remember. Add the exact thread link for your nomination, highlight that with your mouse, and then click the "URL" box before hitting submit. OTHERWISE the thread truncates, and the Mods compiling the final list each month get migraines and utter dark curses in strange languages.
Doing that to EVERY URL you ever post on Stampboards is suggested and is basic common sense practice, and has been requested in about a fifty emails to members to do EVERY time you add a URL!
OTHERWISE -
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8100&p=598607#p598607
Shows up like this below - truncated, and is quite useless to copy and paste as it does not hotlink as all can clearly see - click on this and see what you get :
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.ph ... 07#p598607
Glen
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THE OTHER PRIZE? The winner will also get an EXCLUSIVE user handle designator (see below) that no other member has, and a 10 carat flashing white diamond designator replacing their current red, blue or gold star etc.
You keep this FOREVER. It will look like this:
John Doe
WINNER! Stampboards
Poster Of The Month.
Joined: 30 June 2007
Posts: 386
Location: Inverness, Scotland
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So, add some suggestions HERE of the post or thread YOU think should win the next prize!
The decision of the Moderator Group is final, and the winner and thread/post will be published here each month.
EVERY member is eligible to win .. myself excluded as I recuse myself. If you have seen a helpful or detailed post by a Moderator that impressed you .. by all means nominate that.
Glen Stephens - Admin
"Post of the Month" Honour roll:
2008August 2008
Peter123
Virtual magnifier
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=8088
September 2008
GJ50
Tutorial - Putting together a competitive Stamp Exhibit
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=8543
October 2008
Tallanent
1937 Coronation commemorative labels
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=9048
November 2008
waroff49
400,000 post thread
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=9430&hilit=400%2C000+posts
December 2008
Tonymacg
Banging the Drum for the Uglies
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=8480
2009
January 2009
Rmort
Queensland 1899 1d vermillion QV rouletted - a photo montage
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=10233
February 2009
Iomoon
Australia Visual Catalogue thread
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8394&start=1300
March 2009
Colin
South Africa Definitive Series tutorial
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4360
April 2009
RolyRJ
"N.Z. 1901-1909 "Penny Universal" detailed Tutorial
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=2604
May 2009
Back O'Bourke
"PNG Bird Stamps - Visual Catalogue"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=11969&start=150
June 2009
Hatter
"Malay Sultan's postcard. Any identification?"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=12713
July 2009
Pertinax
"GB 1864 1d red - the rare plate 77 - newly discovered cover?"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8808
August 2009
rubiera
"Argentina 1935-51 Definitive Stamps - detailed study thread"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=6550
September 2009
Beardmore10
"Aircraft stamps and pictures"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11244
October 2009
grantsstamps
"Letters in Covers - Help get them back to the family"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=14980
November 2009
The Pom
"Spotting the Australian KGV Head single line perf - a guide"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=12505
December 2009
billdootson
"Australian States numeral postal cancels compendium"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=15930
2010
January 2010
Margoz
Stamps in the News December 2009
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=15767&p=583731#p583731
Nominated by: Brummie
February, 2010
Lakatoi 4
Aust. KGV head stamps - More help from the experts please!
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2236
nominated by GlenStephens, PeterS, BACK O' BOURKE, The Pom
March 2010
Gavin-h
The Russians in Germany 1945-49
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16899
April 2010
Skippy
Sgt. Peppers' Stampboards Birthday montage - win a Prize!
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=18052
May 2010
Dollaryen
Wonderful world of small definitives
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=18828
June 2010
DJM
Stamp Tweezers or Tongs - Any recommendations?
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=19903
July 2010
On0r74
Trying to identify a stamp from movie screen captures
https://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=19719
August 2010
McGooley
State of Victoria - early postal cancels illustrated
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=16494&start=0
September 2010
tooler101
"Show us your 'Bullseye' - or 'socked on the nose' cancels".
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=7056
October 2010
BACK O' BOURKE
USA "Duck Stamps" ... Ducks, Ducks and More Ducks
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=21243
November, 2010
Stallzer
"The Future of Stamp Collecting"
https://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21829
December 2010
Jacob
"Free stamps for Christmas".
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=23718
2011
January 2011
MargoZ
"The Secret Santa 2010" thread
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22894
February 2011
DK
"Huge Earthquake in Christchurch NZ?"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=25675
March 2011
nethryk
"Engraved Stamp Beauties"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16852&p=1652900#p1652900
April 2011
KRISZICK
"Release of Adrian Brown Memorial Trust SSS at end of March"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=25754&p=1922625
May, 2011
Uncadonego
"FREE! 725 Canada stamps to first 3 members, 18 or under!"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26539
June, 2011
Tonga2
"What's that STUFF on my stamps???"
https://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=28184
July 2011
Starling
"Blue Owl's Stamps" selling forged perfins, and re-perfs?
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=28978
August 2011
Drvvr
Do you remember your first day at Stampboards?
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29795
September 2011
Muruk
Numerous generous giveaway offers
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=22817
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=24305
October 2011
Brummie
For all of her welcome posts and fostering of new members and general contributions to the board.
November 2011
Norvic
For various informative threads and generous sharing of knowledge
December 2011
Flying Tiger
USA 2¢ Washington stamp type of 1922-1938 discussion thread
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21571
2012
January 2012
Jadrake
Stamp Image Bursting software
https://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=33059
February 2012
Rein
Multi-million Euro postal stamp fraud in the Netherlands?
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=33419&start=50
March 2012
petercollects0
1962 A Cover a Day - 50 years on
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=33479
April 2012
Fromdownunder
5th Birthday, April 1 – GIVE prizes & WIN great prizes
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=35395&start=300
May 2012
Leamphil
Why aren't you a member of your local Stamp Club ?
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=36965
June 2012
Canada stamper
Blood and organ donation in philately
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=36681
July 2012
traralgon3844
Something Fishy with "stamps_fishing" on eBay! FORGERIES!!
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=34934
August 2012
jjarmstrong47
WWII war letters & covers of Brian Watt
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=27540
September 2012
Nethryk
Various threads
"Engraved stamp beauties"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16852
October 2012
GreenGO
"My LEADERS OF THE WORLD Railway stamps collection"
https://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=38971
November 2012
Joelk
“Win an 1840 “Penny Black”
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=39058
December 2012
revenuecollector
"RetroReveal. GREAT cancel isolation tool"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=42130
2013
January 2013
AMark
"Is there a topic or theme that is not depicted on a stamp?"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=42701
February 2013
Big Saint
"My extensive JFK (USA - Scott 1246) FDC Collection"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41842
March 2013
birder
"Spotting Anna - - Learning Urdu through stamps"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=44570
April 2013
MargoZ
"The "NEW" version PHOTOBUCKET : Questions and Answers"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=43184
May 2013
CMJ
"My GB Imperforate Line Engraved Collection"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=40930
June 2013
jjarmstrong47
"Something really wonderful happened to me this week"
July 2013
Lundy
1840 "Penny Black" - Plate Number help needed please!
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=22503
August 2013
DaveR
Sudan- Camel Postman
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=46386
September 2013
The Pom
Spotting the Australian KGV Head single line perf - a guide
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=12505&p=3519476&hilit=comb+%26+line#p3519476
October 2013
AMark
October 2013 Cover Exchange Participant List
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=49115
November 2013
Rossi
Many informative threads and posts
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=414&p=3576794#p3576794
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=8070&p=3572783#p3572783
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7497&p=3577992#p3577992
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=49905&p=3579168#p3579168
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39371&p=3566145#p3566145
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=49381&p=3567445#p3567445
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=47130&p=3570538#p3570538
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16323&p=3572342#p3572342
December 2013
joelk
For all of the Grand Prix giveaway Competitions.
2014
January 2014
KevinHedley
A Visual Catalogue - ALL Australian stamps, 1913 to 2012
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8394&start=3168
February 2014
Naggom
Need an Arabic stamp or cover translation? I can help you.
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8100&start=1400
March 2014
Princestamps
A guide to Irish/Eire Definitive postage stamps 1922-1995
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=52606
April 2014
GUTTERS
The Stampboards Wiki
https://www.stampboards.com/viewforum.php?f=33
May 2014
TheRoyalCounty
Ireland 6th Definitive Series; "Wild Flowers of Ireland" 2004-10
https://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=51764
June 2014
ingegne
Sharing my collection of Italian Somalia stamps
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=55070
July 2014
aethelwulf
New literature on Hong Kong cancels
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=52077
August 2014
Bill Medland
'My Germany Third Reich Postal History & Stamp Collection'
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=56896
September 2014
Tonga2
Unusual stamps of the world: Show us yours
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=28256&start=250
October 2014
The late Peter Schoer
"I've been diagnosed with cancer"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=49911
(Peter's wife directed the prize be auctioned, with funds going to 'Cancer Council Of Victoria' in his name - and $2,500 was raised for that worthy cause and we flew down and gave her the donation receipt.)
November 2014
sickchef
Quiz - guess this post office box
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=57183
December 2014
Mobbor
The day by day updates on "Happy 100th Birthday to Australia 1d Red KGV head stamp":
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=56457&start=200
2015
January 2015
johnrcrow
"Detailed look at my German Inflation era Postage Stamps"
https://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=60435
February 2015
kuikka
Free internet stamp catalogues
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=60568
March 2015
TheRoyalCounty
For his cover/postcard races idea
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=58374
April 2015
JonEboy
The "fill the stamp gaps thread"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=58603
May 2015
MarkBodiella
for numerous work done on threads on the cover and postcard races in the SWAP your stamps and covers with other collectors Worldwide - or GIVE them away FREE! forum.
June 2015
Kainnikanada
NWPI overprints - identifying the various Settings
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=32446
July 2015
aethelwulf
Looking for exotic covers - offering a SASE cover service
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=57554
August 2015
amfhf1
My King George VI British Commonwealth Collection
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=41303
September 2015
ewen s
The 8th Annual AFL Tipping Contest (2015) $100s of Prizes!
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=61970
October 2015
nethryk
There is no specific thread title, but rather his entire Contributions
November 2015
GBCC
GB Illustrated Special Event Covers & Postmarks
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=45789
December 2015
emason
An Idiot's Guide to the GB QV 1d Red 'Stars Perforated'
https://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=67345
2016
January 2016
saphilatelist
Emergency Printing of 30c Counter Printed Stamps in Adelaide
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=68176
February 2016
Traralgon3844
Postmarks of Closed or Changed Name Post Offices
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=31086
March 2016
Rod Perry
My Australia KGVI Stamps Usage Collection: A Tutorial
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=69032&start=50
April 2016
DarrenK
"Local auction bargain. Need some help with identification."
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=65257
May 2016
BuckinghamCovers
The Story of a Stamp Dealer
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=67441#p4325805
June 2016
Anichat
World Stamp Exhibition NY 2016 - giveaways
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=70856&p=4544763#p4544763
July 2016
KevinHedley
Birds on Canadian Postage Stamps - my collection
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=71272
August 2016:
tonga2
Tonga Marine Life Definitive Stamp Set 1984-1996 in detail
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=63974
September 2016
PostmasterGS
for bringing us our very own user version of RetroReveal when it looked like the site may be gone.
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=42130&start=0#p4581041
October 2016
Kaygeevee
Australian Stamp Printing Works. Photos 1915 from 1932.
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=73174&p=4592066#p4592066
November 2016
mdhewitt
Sharing my USA Pictorial Cancel Project
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=72499
December 2016
traralgon3844
The 1980's "Stamp Boom" in Australia (and elsewhere)
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=74345&view=unread#unread
2017
January 2017
ottawasteve
Please let me show you my beloved stamp treasures
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=68473
February 2017
britjag
"Get a free Greenland Souvenir sheet"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=74427
March 2017 - voting held aside as Glen and Margo and many of the Mods were at Melbourne Expo!
April 2017
KevinHedley
"Fun with the Fair Dinkum Aussie Alphabet"
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=75056
May 2017
Justin
Australia SES, SSS & P-Stamp sheets - Catalogue/Listing
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=26330
(Insert here - period of disinterest from Australia Post Philatelic boffins.)
2019
April 2019
MJ's Pet
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=85476
Fake Tasmania Imperfs on Ebay - NSW seller
Nominated by Bigsaint and towradji
May 2019
ViccyVFU
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=86577&p=6068710#p6068710
For assisting members with their stamp etc., related queries.
June 2019
Norvic
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=47076
GB Post Office "Horizon" overcharges Trial - the Court Cases
July 2019
bazza4338
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=50501
Album of 3000 Fournier stamp Forgeries for sale at Auction
August 2019
Allanswood
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=66681
How to sort the 6 Australian Commonwealth Stamp Watermarks
For assisting Stampboards' members with their online philatelic related research
September 2019
Ubobo.R.O.
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=82193
Every Day is Happy Day!
October 2019
Didge
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=81467
Australia Decimal Stamp Definitive Series usage, 1966-1974
November 2019
RobRoyH
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=86633
Share Your Stamp Den Current Projects
December 2019
Ries
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=22508
VINTAGE Postage Stamp Albums - show your examples here!
2020
January 2020
Uppercanadian
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=89068&start=50#p6245913
Sophia's donation to the AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRES APPEAL
February 2020
DJCMH
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=89048
Countries with no stamps issued - 2020 edition
March 2020
Rein
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=89992
Discuss the 2008+ Irish "Stamps On A Roll" SOAR's issues
April 2020
madstampguy
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=90174
In These Blue times. Do you have a favorite BLUE stamp?
May 2020
DarrenK
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=90633
Stamps of the Berlin Postal Service 1944-5 Stadtgüterverkehr
June 2020
RogerE
https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=90529
Stamps motivate us to engage with languages
July 2020
johncrow
https://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=91447
https://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=60435
https://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=48810
Nominated for providing detailed information related to German Philately
