Stamp Show Here Today - Postage stamp news, collecting and information

#154 - Star Wars Stamps - also a continuation of last weeks discussion on Cancel Collecting

Welcome to episode #154.  With the Last Jedi having just come out, we had to discuss Star Wars stamps.  Don’t worry, there are no spoilers so if you haven’t seen the movie – you will not have it spoiled for you.  We also discuss the new Game of Thrones stamp set coming out because there are Dragons! (13 minute marker).

 After that, we have Jim Forte who is one of the leading dealers in postal history in the country.  He continues the discussion we had last week on Cancel Collecting and has some fantastic insights (29 minute marker).

 Before we “officially” started the podcast, Jim also shared his experience with selling stamps on Amazon, Hipstamps and eBay as well as DelCamp and his own web site PostalHistory.com.  It was so good I didn’t cut it down… as you will see when Dawn asks “when is the podcast starting?”.

#144 - RELICS of History at SESCAL stamp show - GO TO FACEBOOK TO SEE THESE ITEMS! Wow!

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #144.  Our SESCAL Spectacular.   Yes, here in Ontario California we visited the show and it was truly awesome.  Thank you to the listeners who stopped by and said HI and also to all on Facebook who gave us a shout-out but couldn’t come.

 We have 2 outstanding exhibiters who showed us some of their prize possessions.  The first is Michael Mahler who showed us some awesome NEVADA stamp items with loads of back story and history.  True relics of history (3 minute marker)

 We also had Les Lampher  show us some of his items including a Chester Arthur cover as well as a stranded artic expedition cover and a cover from the San Francisco fire.  Again, true relics of history (13 minute marker)

 We then discuss some of the table sales and how the dealers here at SESCAL sell stuff. (20 minute marker).

 

IMPORTANT!!!!!  All the items discussed can be seen on the Stamp Show Here Today Facebook page. 

 

Enjoy

Episode #141. This week we are celebrating the TV Game Show Jeopardy

Welcome to Episode #141.  This week we are celebrating the TV Game Show Jeopardy which saw most fitting to have a category on stamp collecting.  Can you answer the questions? (minute marker 1 – yup from the very beginning).

Thank you to Bill Hontos for joining us and also a big thank you to Linn's Stamp News for the information in this podcast.

#133 - The May 22nd Issue of Linn's was FANTASTIC - We weigh in on their articles on the FIP, Forever Stamps and the stamp auction market.

Welcome to episode #133.  On May 22nd Linn's Stamp News (free plug - this is a great magazine) had three articles that we are weighing in on.  The first is the APS taking the FIP to task (minute 5 marker).  The second is an article on the forever stamp and how stamp collecting is changing the way the post office has to do its accounting.  It also has some pretty strong indicators for the strength of the US Stamp Collecting market (minute 15 marker).  Lastly we address a letter from David Kolls of Regency Superior Auctions and wish our best to him in his plight but take him to task for his opinions (minute 31 marker).

 

Enjoy

#132 - Disney Villains and A FOLLOW-UP ON COUNTERFIETS

Welcome to episode #132 – We discuss Disney Villains because there is a great new issue that just came out for all the Disney collectors (5 minute mark). We got a great follow-up email from a person who deals first hand with counterfeit stamps in his business and this anonymous listener gave us some great information on the subject (15 minute marker). We also talked to Tom and Bill Hontos who are both stamp dealers. We caught them at the Anaheim stamp show and they shared their time and thoughts with us (28 minute marker).

#131 FORGERIES!!!!!! We discuss forged current stamps THAT ARE OUT THERE NOW - Also Charismatic Megafauna

Welcome to episode #131.  This week we discuss forged modern US stamps which are being made to rip off the post office.  We go over the issues and what we see is being done ("we see" - behind the scenes there may be lots going on but...) (25 minute marker).  We also discuss World Wildlife Federation (WWF) stamps and CHARISMATIC MEGAFAUNA (Minute mnarker 5).  Enjoy.

#125 - Linns Poll and how did the US Post Office do with stamp design?

Welcome to Episode #125.  This week we tear apart the results of the Linns Poll on the design of the US postage stamps of 2016. (5 minute mark)

#124 - Hip Stamp is a new service for stamp collectors to buy and sell stamps. We have Justin Beard - the Chief Operating officer.

Welcome to episode #124 - Hip Stamp is a new service for stamp collectors to buy and sell stamps. We have Justin Beard - the Chief Operating officer, on by phone to tell us about it.  We are always interested in the stamp market and this company may give eBay a run for the philatelic market.  (20 Minute Marker).  We also talk about Official stamps and also a good conversation on soaking stamps. (9 minute marker)................  Enjoy.

Episode 111 - Fancy Cancels and the Cod wars - also EPIC BATTLE BETWEEN CANADA and THE USA

Welcome to Episode #111.  This week we talk about a great campy movie called the Manderine Murders (minute 5 mark).  Tom starts a new section on "CURRENT EVENTS and it results in a talk about the Canadian Black History month stamp verses the US one - Epic battle. (Minute 11 mark).  We also have an indepth converstaion about Fancy Cancels (36 minute mark)

Episode 80 - Selling your stamps to a stamp dealer. Benefits and Pitfalls to stamp collecting

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #80.  Today we will be discussing SELLING YOUR STAMPS.  We will be dealing in particular with selling your stamps to a stamp dealer, both the advantages and disadvantages.  After listening to this episode, you will be able to make a better decision on whether this is right for your collection.  We also answer our listener emails as well as other topics on stamp collecting.