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#174 - Calling everyone - We need a technical term for a Cinderella stamp that was postally used (cancelled)

Welcome to episode #174.  This week we talk about just a lot of stuff.  Just whatever pops into our heads (0 minute marker because - well after you listen it will be obvious).

 

 

#173 - The New Lady Liberty stamps and the American Philatelic Society which will host the first day ceremony.

Welsome to episode #173.  This week we will be talking about the New Dollar value Lady Liberty stamps which will have their first day ceremony at the American Philatelic Society headquarters.  We discuss the APS also and strongly suggest that if you are not a member, that you should be (6 minute mark).

We also discuss the other first daycCeremonies doe the Dragons and Magic stamps and then open some listener mail (36 minute marker).

Enjoy.

#172. This week we are discussing the new airmail stamps and some history of the US Airmail Service.

Welcome to episode #172.  This week we are discussing the new airmail stamps that just came out and also some history of the US Airmail Service. (2 minute marker)

 

Enjoy

#171. Today we are discussing our favorite stamps. Also eBay picture size issues and picking a good picture editor.

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, episode #171. Today we are discussing our favorite stamps. This is a visual thing so anyone who wants to see the stamps go to our Facebook page at StampShowHereToday to see the stamps. (3 minute marker).

 We also answer a listener email on eBay pictures. Size of the pictures matters and having access to a easy to use picture editor will help anyone selling on eBay. (22 minute marker).

#170 Today it is all about UV Lights and Puffins. Confused? Listen up then.

Welcome to Episode #170 Today it is all about UV Lights and Puffins. Confused? Listen up then.

 Puffins beaks glow – So what you may ask (OK Fair enough). Well…. Non sequitur segue to the story of the Lundy postal service (6 minute marker).

 Another Non sequitur segue is to the use of UV lights in philately. (22 minute marker).

 Enjoy

#169. Today we are discussing Bisects but also the world’s largest stamp and some of the smallest ones also

Welcome to Episode #169. Today we are discussing Bisects but we wonder off here and there to discuss Franks 3 cent stamps, the world’s largest stamp and some of the smallest stamps. (4 Minute marker)

 

Enjoy the rambling journey of theBisect.

#168 - Today we go to the other side and discuss Warren Buffett and his brief journey into stamp collecting/investing.

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #168. Last week we discussed stamp investing and mister Bill Gross’s upcoming auction sale of some of the best stamps of the United States.

 We, today we go to the other side and discuss Warren Buffett and his brief journey into stamp collecting/investing. So if you are afraid of the “I” word (Investing) curl up with your comfort animal in your safe space and prepare to hear all about the 4 cent blue eagle airmail stamp

#167 - The Bill Gross sale of US stamps and Mister Zip..... Enjoy or Mister Zip will come to get you!

Welcome to episode #167. After a long witty banter (or just banter) section we discuss the upcoming Bill Gross sale of the greatest stamps in US Philately (19 minute marker).

After that it is all about Mister Zip. Yes this eclectic fellow of old is discussed from origins to a possible evil twin. (31 minute marker).

Enjoy or Mister Zip will come to get you!

#166 - News stories you may have missed in Stamp Collecting

Welcome to episode #166. We are looking at the news stories which you may have missed. It is amazing that with virtually nothing going on in today’s news these tidbits were not jumped on by the news media.  (7 minute mark)

 Enjoy

#165 - The elusive 2 cent Jefferson Silkote paper stamp

Welcome to episode #165 - Short and sweet - it is all about Silkote paper.  (1 minute marker)