A collecting forum. CollectingBanter

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » CollectingBanter forum » Stamps
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

Post New Thread
Threads in Forum : General Discussion Forum Tools Search this Forum Feed Icon
  Thread / Thread Starter Last Post Reverse Sort Order Replies Views
The Russian Postal Service and the Meteorite by Victor Manta
One of the most popular jokes was that the meteorite was supposed to fall on Dec. 21 last year -- when many believed the Mayan calendar predicted the end of the world -- but was delivered late by Russia's notoriously inefficient postal service. Read mo...
(Multi-page thread 1 2)
February 25th 13 05:28 PM
by Sir F.A. Rien[_2_] Go to last post
12 2,451
Was IPhLa 2012 the Last Major Websites Competition? by Victor Manta
The subject of my new article, published on the Philatelic Webmasters Organization website, is the International Philatelic Exhibition IPHLA 2012, definitely the largest philatelic literature exhibition of the last decades. My account relates to the websites competition part of the IPHLA 2012,...
February 12th 13 12:22 AM
by Victor Manta Go to last post
1 1,435
USPS - Immunity from local traffic laws by Victor Manta
"The Postal Service requires its employees to obey all traffic laws and rules while operating Postal Service vehicles. However, the state and/or local ordinances imposing penalties and fines cannot be enforced as against the Postal Service." East Cleveland Mayor Gary Norton said he was...
February 4th 13 06:03 PM
by Sir F.A. Rien[_2_] Go to last post
8 1,318
First US global forever stamp, and Inverted Jenny SS by Victor Manta
The first US global forever stamp will be introduced on January 28, without any first-day ceremony. It shows a digital illustration of the world. It will be used to mail an 1-ounce international (or domestic) letter to any country of the world. The new international letter rate eliminated the...
(Multi-page thread 1 2)
January 29th 13 05:24 PM
by Sir F.A. Rien[_2_] Go to last post
10 1,753
PO looks for rescue by Victor Manta
A Happy New Year! "The cash-strapped mail carrier that lost almost $16 billion in the past year, ran into its legal borrowing limit and defaulted twice on required payments to the federal government, now turns to the newly sworn-in Congress for help. The Postal Service loses $25 million every...
January 16th 13 04:44 PM
by Sir F.A. Rien[_2_] Go to last post
2 1,566
Thumbs up
Photos of the 19th and early 20th century by dobra
Hello, I'd like to show you our new project called Distory It all began from collection old photos, documents and magazines. Then I decided to show all my collectibles to everybody and help everybody to share their collections Portrait of a soldier of the German empire near a hospital in Berlin...
January 9th 13 12:45 PM
by dobra Go to last post
5 1,542
Cost to collect US new issues almost doubled in 2012 by Victor Manta
The cost increased by more that $63, thanks to more high denominated and definitive issues. The cost to buy all new US mint stamps and stationery is $140. If taken into consideration that typically collectors of all issued stamps (not recommended - VM) have to purchase self-adhesive coils or...
January 7th 13 05:40 PM
by Sir F.A. Rien[_2_] Go to last post
1 1,190
2013 by Gandalf_le_Gris
Happy New Year 2013 to the all members of this philatelic newsgroup. I wish that this ng receive many interesting articles. regards -- Gandalf_le_Gris Pour me joindre =
January 4th 13 05:53 PM
by Alyn Go to last post
1 1,634
"Mint no gum" equal or not with "MNH"?... by gogu[_11_]
Good morning gentlemen! A terminology question: some times I encounter on eBay an S/S described as "mint no gum" and when I ask if it's MNH or MH, I receive the following answer: "it's not hinged but has no gum"! This answer does not enlighten me a lot, since an S/S can be issued originally...
December 16th 12 04:04 PM
by gogu[_11_] Go to last post
7 1,538
Overproduction of stamps by Victor Manta
"OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Stamp Manufacturing and Inventory Management Audit Report July 23, 2012 .... WHAT THE OIG FOUND: The Postal Service's adoption of the Forever stamp has generally alleviated
December 13th 12 05:47 PM
by Sir F.A. Rien[_2_] Go to last post
5 1,785
Rodney's latest address by Blair (TC)
Could anyone please send me Rodney Cork's latest email address and snail mail address if possible? Thank You. Blair blair dot stannard @ yahoo dot ca
December 7th 12 03:56 PM
by Blair (TC) Go to last post
3 1,257
Canada Post starts selling stamp supplies by Blair (TC)
On Friday, 13 June 2003 01:58:10 UTC-4, Bobstamp wrote: It seems that Canada Post has decided to reinvent itself as stamp shop, selling basic philatelic supplies. Beverly Fox, owner of Weeda Stamps in Vancouver, writes about this interesting development in her current "Fox Tales"...
December 6th 12 05:30 PM
by Blair (TC) Go to last post
0 1,185
Ping Pierre by Blair (TC)
Salut Pierre. I hear that you moved. Could you please email me with your new address? Merci. Blair blair dot stannard @ yahoo dot ca
December 3rd 12 08:58 PM
by Pierre COURTIADE[_6_] Go to last post
1 1,181
Howdy by TLB
Howdy ... How's everyone doing for the past 7 - 8 years or so? Tracy
December 2nd 12 12:18 AM
by Victor Manta Go to last post
5 1,261
Canada Post starts selling stamp supplies by [email protected]
On Thursday, June 12, 2003 10:58:10 PM UTC-7, Bobstamp wrote: It seems that Canada Post has decided to reinvent itself as stamp shop, selling basic philatelic supplies. Beverly Fox, owner of Weeda Stamps in Vancouver, writes about this interesting development in her current "Fox Tales"...
November 22nd 12 11:25 PM
by Victor Manta Go to last post
1 1,335
USPS reports record $15.9 billion loss by Victor Manta
The struggling U.S. Postal Service on Thursday reported an annual loss of a record $15.9 billion -- more than triple its $5.1 billion loss last year. The financial losses for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30 capped a tumultuous year in which the Postal Service was forced to default for the first...
November 20th 12 04:47 PM
by Sir F.A. Rien[_2_] Go to last post
1 1,783
Science fiction by Padraigh ProAmerica
Here's a thought. AFAIK, the USPS has never issued any stamps honoring science fiction as a genre. Since they like multiple honorees, here are four that should be considered: HUGO GERNSBACK: Editor of the first SF magazine in the 1920's, his writings proved very prophetic. JOHN W. CAMPBELL JR:...
October 3rd 12 12:14 AM
by Padraigh ProAmerica Go to last post
3 1,991
The importance of Stamp Shops by Postal Pursuits
I have only just joined the group and I am one of the few new Stamp Shops to open in a High Street location in recent times. I have written a couple of magazine articles on this topic but would love to hear collectors views and experiences as to accessing material to view. Regards Thomas.
October 2nd 12 09:55 AM
by Postal Pursuits Go to last post
5 1,656
America's #1 Disappearing Job - Postal Worker by Victor Manta
"1. Postal Service Workers - Pct. decrease: -26.4% - 2010 jobs: 524,200 - Total job loss (2010-2020): -138,600 - Median annual wage: $53,090 It is not news to anyone that the U.S. Postal Service is suffering. In August of this year, the USPS announced that it was losing $57 million a day in the...
September 30th 12 10:52 PM
by Victor Manta Go to last post
2 1,938
SEAPEX Oct 26-28 Seattle Center by Eric In Seattle
The new expanded SEAPEX show will be at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall on October 26-28. More information available at http://seapexshow.org/
September 25th 12 05:21 PM
by Sir F.A. Rien[_2_] Go to last post
1 1,481
Post New Thread


Display Options
Showing threads 121 to 140 of 8560
Sorted By Sort Order
From The
Forum Tools Search this Forum
Search this Forum :

Advanced Search

New posts New posts More than 15 replies or 150 views Hot thread with new posts
No new posts No new posts More than 15 replies or 150 views Hot thread with no new posts
Closed Thread Thread is closed  
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:30 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 CollectingBanter.
The comments are property of their posters.