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The podcast that is all about stamps, stamp collecting, and postal history, hosted by and made for stamp collectors of all levels..
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2017
Tuesday Jan 31, 2017
Welcome to episode #110. We discuss women in history with Bessie Colman who is not only one of the first female pilots but also the first black (afro-american) pilot and appears on Scotts #2956 (Minute marker 11). We also discuss the odd tale of Jim Bridger from the Legends of the West sheet as well as Jerimiah Johnston (18 minute marker). We also answer a question from one of our listeners on what the difference between Printers Waste and a true Error (minute marker 27).
Tuesday Jan 24, 2017
Tuesday Jan 24, 2017
Welsome to Episode #109. We have a call in interview with the widly respected Richard Lehmann of Forbes Magazine (At the 24 minute mark). He speaks about the values of stamps and a new site working on stamp valuations. He also discusses stamp values for DEAD countries. We also discuss Fairy tales on stamps (4 minute mark) and Tom tells us all about Disney pins and how they are traded (16 minute mark).
Tuesday Jan 17, 2017
Tuesday Jan 17, 2017
Welcome to Episode #108. We recorded at Orcoexpo and had a great time - Listen in and enjoy.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2017
Tuesday Jan 10, 2017
Welcome to Episode 107. We discuss a cool autographed pair of Pluto Souvinoir sheets signed by Neil deGrasse Tyson - the astrophysicist and host of the TV Show COSMOS. (at the 18 minute mark). If that wasnt enough, Stamp Show Steve discusses how to put on a stamp show. Great information to people or stamp clubs who want to do this (starts at the 33 minute mark).
Tuesday Jan 03, 2017
Tuesday Jan 03, 2017
Welcome to Episode #106. Today we discuss an amazing lady: Madam CJ Walker and how she was the first self made female millionaire in the USA. She was also black which makes this accomplishment even more interesting (Starts at the 5 minute mark). We also discuss stamp collecting in Holland with our guest Marcell Slieker (9 minute mark). lastly under our "expert topic" we discuss magnification and how to use a good magnifiier to detect regummed and reperforated stamps (26 minute mark).
Tuesday Dec 06, 2016
Tuesday Dec 06, 2016
Welcome to episode #103. This week we talk about the 21st amendment which was the repeal of prohibition (7 minute mark). It is facinating how prohibition effected so much. From women getting the vote to the establishment of the income tax. Also we speak with David Coogle who operates one of the largest auction companies in the world (24 minute mark). He discusses the state of the market and gives some great tips to stamp purchasing.
Tuesday Nov 29, 2016
Tuesday Nov 29, 2016
Welcome to Episode #102. We talk about this day in history with Albert Einstein, John Marshall - who he was and the 40 cent stamp that bears his likeness (with a discussion on the WET and DRY printing of the stamp) and a GREAT interview with Andy and Christoph giving information that anyone selling stamps at auction MUST KNOW.
Tuesday Nov 22, 2016
Tuesday Nov 22, 2016
Welcome to episode #101 of our CHICAGOPEX EXTRAVAGANZA. Also our friend Stanley Piller makes a brief apperance. Enjoy...............................
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Tuesday Oct 18, 2016
Tuesday Oct 18, 2016
Welcome to episode 96 (Only 4 more to #100 - wahoo). This episode discusses the new Animal Planet TV Show on the US Duck Stamp Art competition. It was on September 24th but is in repeats. It is titled the Million Dollar Duck and after listening you will see why. Also the regular stuff like emails and Caj's Corrections.