A new ruse that I have been noticing is some dealers that have been selling these “unsearched box lots”. These dealers are buying modern stamps that are on paper by the pound. They are paying just a couple of...
This is the quickest and safest method I have found for soaking stamps which have been been gummed to an envelope (meaning they are not self-adhesive or "peel and stick" varieties, which I always soak...
THE PURPOSE OF THE GUIDE IS TO EXPLAIN HOW TO SOAK STAMPS WITH YELLOW OR PAPER THAT BLEEDS, WE HAVE ALL SEEN STAMPS WITH STAINS AFTER SOAKING. tHIS IS WHAT I CALL SPEED SOAKING 1) YELLOW, RED, BLUE PAPER(ANY...
This guide will hopefully instruct you on how to obtain the highest possible price whilst selling your stamps on eBay. First and foremost make sure your stamp is properly identified. Never assume that your...
One of the most frequent questions I am asked is how to safely ship stamps through the mail. I have successfully shipped thousands of stamps without one ever being damaged. Here is my formula of success to...
Sections in this guide:- What is a mixture?- Mixture types - Things to watch for when buying mixtures - Why buy a mixture? What is a mixture?- A group of mixed up stamps, on or off paper - It will have...
All about packets of stamps! Packets of all different stamps can be a useful and quick way to build your collection. This guide speaks about things to watch for when buying packets. It is important to read...
NOW THAT YOU HAVE A FEW IDEAS YOU CAN BUILD ON THAT BY DECIDING WEATHER YOU NEED AN ALBUM OF A SPECIFIC TYPE OR JUST A THREE RING BINDER FOR NOW. ITS BETTER AT FIRST TO CONCENTRATE ON COLLECTING RATHER TAN...