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(RCSD) A Question To The Newsgroup About A Freebie Stamp Project Idea
Hi - I have an idea that I want to toss around some. 'Twas thinking about this while sorting out some sordid and sundry items. I have sorted out 2 distinct groups of stamps, mostly all cleaned up and not heavily damaged items remain in these 2 areas. The first area is the off paper, 95% un-damaged goodies that I usually send out. The second are is a combination of on-paper, definitives, some commems and oddball stuff that I'm not too sure the beginning collector may see as exciting. We all have discussed the first group heavily, but I was thinking about setting up a 3rd option for people requesting stamps. 1) 100+ U.S., as originally planned 2) 100+ W.W., as originally planned 3) A few ounces (or more) of mixed goodies from the second group. I have spent a lot of time tossing out the trash (for another message) and the remainder are about 85% clean. What would you all think about this? Is it a good option? How much would you offer, in comparison to #1 and #2 above? Postage may be a little higher, but this would pass on stamps that may probably sit around for years. For the seasoned collector, there would be varieties, booklet singles, coils, pairs, commems, etc., etc. - but for the beginner, they may seem a bit boring? I dunno... Let me know what you think, because this was an original RCSD idea "back in the day". Tracy |
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(RCSD) A Question To The Newsgroup About A Freebie Stamp Project Idea
On Aug 27, 12:07 pm, wrote:
For the seasoned collector, there would be varieties, booklet singles, coils, pairs, commems, etc., etc. - but for the beginner, they may seem a bit boring? I dunno... It may be, but if you offer the choice, then you are not obligated. Offer it as a WW"Lucky dip" selection perhaps. I recently took a huge box of junk at auction, just to get a few Perfins I was missing. A pillow case of "on piece " junk surrendered up 3 cinderellas (TB seals) franked on piece, I was tickled pink. |
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(RCSD) A Question To The Newsgroup About A Freebie Stamp Project Idea
On Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:42:01 -0700, Rod
wrote: On Aug 27, 12:07 pm, wrote: For the seasoned collector, there would be varieties, booklet singles, coils, pairs, commems, etc., etc. - but for the beginner, they may seem a bit boring? I dunno... It may be, but if you offer the choice, then you are not obligated. Offer it as a WW"Lucky dip" selection perhaps. Hmmm... I could always "spice it up" with a few better items. Kind of like the Harris grab bags we used to be able to by at Woolworth's and 5 & dime stores. Not saying that those bags had any real good stuff, but back then, anything was good! I recently took a huge box of junk at auction, just to get a few Perfins I was missing. A pillow case of "on piece " junk surrendered up 3 cinderellas (TB seals) franked on piece, I was tickled pink. I hear that. Honing up on my Canada stuff. :^) It is a lot of work, but it is also serving to help me literally focus (eyesight) on the task at hand. I have to keep shifting and focusing. Anyway, thanx for the support. Tracy |
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(RCSD) A Question To The Newsgroup About A Freebie Stamp Project Idea
General collectors would be glad to rummage through anything. I always
find the search much more interesting than the find ! Perhaps you could start a thread - "Lucky Dip Exchange" - your junk for my junk ! If only domestic postage rates are involved it has to be worth a throw - international postage makes it an expensive pastime though. I have had parcels of junk before and among all the dross I have always found some unconsidered trifle which makes it worthwhile. To be sure not all batches of "junk" are the same, but I have never had anything which is a complete waste of time. Malcolm On Aug 27, 6:55 am, wrote: On Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:42:01 -0700, Rod wrote: On Aug 27, 12:07 pm, wrote: For the seasoned collector, there would be varieties, booklet singles, coils, pairs, commems, etc., etc. - but for the beginner, they may seem a bit boring? I dunno... It may be, but if you offer the choice, then you are not obligated. Offer it as a WW"Lucky dip" selection perhaps. Hmmm... I could always "spice it up" with a few better items. Kind of like the Harris grab bags we used to be able to by at Woolworth's and 5 & dime stores. Not saying that those bags had any real good stuff, but back then, anything was good! I recently took a huge box of junk at auction, just to get a few Perfins I was missing. A pillow case of "on piece " junk surrendered up 3 cinderellas (TB seals) franked on piece, I was tickled pink. I hear that. Honing up on my Canada stuff. :^) It is a lot of work, but it is also serving to help me literally focus (eyesight) on the task at hand. I have to keep shifting and focusing. Anyway, thanx for the support. Tracy |
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(RCSD) A Question To The Newsgroup About A Freebie Stamp Project Idea
On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:23:05 -0700, malcolm
wrote: General collectors would be glad to rummage through anything. I always find the search much more interesting than the find ! Absolutely. My biggest find, to date, was an absolute junk box with 3 stamps that are in decent condition, totally $1000 CV. One was a Hawaii Inter island, which I may get expertised. A little dirty, but collectible to be sure. Perhaps you could start a thread - "Lucky Dip Exchange" - your junk for my junk ! Heh! In a sense, it may be "junk", but at least it's cleaner "junk". :^) Actually, there may be many different varieties found therein. A veritable trove of flyspecking. If only domestic postage rates are involved it has to be worth a throw - international postage makes it an expensive pastime though. That seems to be the ONLY catch here. If this were to be a regular occurrence, postage will soar to double / three times what it is now for a #10 envelope. I have had parcels of junk before and among all the dross I have always found some unconsidered trifle which makes it worthwhile. To be sure not all batches of "junk" are the same, but I have never had anything which is a complete waste of time. Sorting has been a great way for my eyes to work on adjusting better - together - than other activities. Right now, they're different far away and also different close up. I'll never get my 20 / 20 back, even with corrective measures. The only glasses that work about right are my computer glasses. I see "about the same" and truly worked hard on a prescription for those. Looking at stamps, however, I have to take them off and constantly re-focus. I've also noticed that, for example, with my Belgian RR stamps, that one batch may be totally different from another for cancels, even though the stamps are common. This makes the chase even better. I have been keeping booklet pane singles and other varieties when I find them with decent margins or corner positions. They'll never exceed minimal CV, but they may look kind of cool to recreate a small pane, albeit without plating. Precancels, perfins, perforation varieties are always cool items. Anyway, thanks for the encouragement. I still have to finalize how I'd do this. Tracy |
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