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#121 - We are at the Anaheim Stamp Show asking dealers "HOW DO YOU MAKE MONEY WITH STAMP COLLECTING"

Welcome to episode #121.  We are at Steve Pattillo's Anaheim Stamp Show (right accross the street fro Disney land) asking dealers the question: "How do you make money in stamp collecting?"   This is NEED TO KNOW information for anyone who wants to sell stamps or become a stamp dealer.  Enjoy (6 minute mark)

#120 Want to know where the collectors of tomorrow are going to come from? lets discuss Magic

Welcome to episode #120.  Today we discuss other collectable markets but specifically MAGIC THE GATHERING which is a collectable card game, sort of like Baseball Cards but -pause for effect- different. (9 minute marker).  We also discuss 100 years ago this month, when the USA entered World War One and faught its first battle with the Germans - and it was (wait for it) on the tiny island of Guam (4 minute marker).  We also answer a few listener emails.

#119 Guest of the show Scott English, APS Executive Director discusses Stamp Collecting and the McCoy C3a

Welcome to episode #119.  We are very happy to have Scott English, the APS Executive Director to discuss Stamp Collecting and the back story on the Mc Coy C3a which is going to auction very soon.  (9 minute mark)  We also discuss the 27th ammendment and its very interesting story - how does this apply to philately you may ask?  Well The United States did issue a few stamps on the US Constitution - so there (3 minute mark)

Episode 118 - Stamp Collecting is the Food of Life - Mexican Food and Jack Fruit

Welcome to Episode #118.  They say that Stamp Collecting is the food of life.  Well actually I just made that up but it does make a great transition to the new Mexican Food stamps coming out (5 minute marker) as well as the stamps from Bangeladesh, Malasia and the Philippines for Jack Fruit (18 minutmark).  After listening to this podcast, tell us if you are hungry.

Episode #117. The worst podcast ever, Seriously just watch a rerun of I LOVE LUCY and avoid this dog.

Well here is episode #117 - Ever have one of those days?  We did.

Episode #116 - 100 years ago the Tzar abdicated and Stamp Money

Welcome to episode #116.  100 years ago this week the Tzar abdicated.  We discuss this as well as the 1915 STAMP "COINS" or Stamp Money and why it was issued (spoiler - because they didnt want to use their silver and gold) (8 minute marker).  We also discuss other stuff including stamp albums.

Episode #115 - Bass Reeves - The law man deserves to be on a stamp. Is the Post Office listening?

Welcome to episode #115.  This week we do a full on #StampWorthy for Bass Reeves (7 minute marker).  His story is great.  We also open email and have some fun discussions on it.

Episode #114 1/2 - Engineer Tom is gone and we dont know how to run the board.

So what can I say.  Just a short note to say we will be here next week when our Fantastic Engineer can record all the great stuff we have to say - the not so great stuff also.   See you next week.

Episode #114 - 72 years since Iwo Jima and the Stamp that shows the flag raising on Mount Suribachi

Welcome to Episoide #114.  After a brief discussion on Water Bears we dedicate this episode to the marines that fought on Iwo Jima 72 years ago.   It isnt all serious though.

Episode 113 - Aripex 2017 including Ken Martin of the APS and others

Welcome to episode #113 - our ARIPEX Edition (The Mesa Arizona Stamp Show - February 2017).   We talk with everyone - take a listen and enjoy.