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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).

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).

Episode #105 - Merry Christmas with Caj, Dawn, Tom, George and Brian.  We do discuss stamps (the 1898 Christmas stamp of Canada) but otherwise it is just conversation about Life, the Universe and Everything - Including Chickens (Listen to the end).

Welcome to episode #104.  This week we pay tribute to John Glenn, Astronaut and space pioneer (6 minute mark).  We also discuss Zeppelin (9 minute mark) but you can also skip ahead to the discussion of Zeppelin stamps, why they are so valuable, what to watch out for and their value (at the 19 minute mark). 

 

Also, Stamp Show Here Today has started a KIVA team - it is an easy way to contribute to reduce world suck.  Check it out at KIVA.com and if you contribute be sure to click to join the Stamp Show Here Today team.  If you forget to do this - dont worry, you can move your contribution to the team after the fact.  AND IN THE END,  YOU GET YOUR MONEY BACK!

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.

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.

Welcome to episode #101 of our CHICAGOPEX EXTRAVAGANZA.    Also our friend Stanley Piller makes a brief apperance.    Enjoy...............................

Welcome to our Episode #100 Extravaganza.  We discuss the Gettysburg address (with and without the H) as well as some great interviews from the San Jose Stamp Show - Filatelic Fiesta (yes they spell it with an F).  Enjoy.