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Is the stamp trader list listserv still active?

Al

Hello All,

I am not sure about the STL but the most recent update shown on the STL Web
Site is September 2003. I also know that I no longer get monthly emails with
the list of new members for that month.

Recently I sent a few queries to some STL members with no replies. Dupke's
Web Site is my current trading "hot site" and I almost always get replies
from ads on Dupke's Web Site.

By the way, the worst response to trading ads is here at R.C.S.M.P. I get no
response at all to trading proposals posted here. It seems to be only a
place of Auction and Sell messages. If you are looking for good trading
sites try Stamporama or Dupke's Web Site. I have had good luck with both of
these.

Jim McCain


"Al G." wrote in message
...
Is the stamp trader list listserv still active?

Al

Sorry -Wrong Newsgroup but info remains the same.

Jim McCain

"James McCain" wrote in message
...
Hello All,

I am not sure about the STL but the most recent update shown on the STL
Web
Site is September 2003. I also know that I no longer get monthly emails
with
the list of new members for that month.

Recently I sent a few queries to some STL members with no replies. Dupke's
Web Site is my current trading "hot site" and I almost always get replies
from ads on Dupke's Web Site.

By the way, the worst response to trading ads is here at R.C.S.M.P. I get
no
response at all to trading proposals posted here. It seems to be only a
place of Auction and Sell messages. If you are looking for good trading
sites try Stamporama or Dupke's Web Site. I have had good luck with both
of
these.

Jim McCain


"Al G." wrote in message
...
Is the stamp trader list listserv still active?

Al

I sent an email to Hans Mortensen but I have not received a response yet.

Al
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On Mon, 31 May 2004 23:53:58 GMT, "James McCain" wrote:

Hello All,

I am not sure about the STL but the most recent update shown on the STL Web
Site is September 2003. I also know that I no longer get monthly emails with
the list of new members for that month.

Recently I sent a few queries to some STL members with no replies. Dupke's
Web Site is my current trading "hot site" and I almost always get replies
from ads on Dupke's Web Site.

By the way, the worst response to trading ads is here at R.C.S.M.P. I get no
response at all to trading proposals posted here. It seems to be only a
place of Auction and Sell messages. If you are looking for good trading
sites try Stamporama or Dupke's Web Site. I have had good luck with both of
these.

Jim McCain


"Al G." wrote in message
.. .
Is the stamp trader list listserv still active?

Al

Stamporama is excellent - forums are good too - quite a few of the
regulars here contribute there too. There are also a number of stamp
exchange groups on yahoo that are worth a visit- although the info.
tends to be a bit weak the exchanges are quite good - most of my
exchanges have come from these. Also try putting "stamp exchange" on
google search - but you might bite off more than you can chew there!!




Al G. wrote in message . ..
I sent an email to Hans Mortensen but I have not received a response yet.

Al
=====================

On Mon, 31 May 2004 23:53:58 GMT, "James McCain" wrote:

Hello All,

I am not sure about the STL but the most recent update shown on the STL Web
Site is September 2003. I also know that I no longer get monthly emails with
the list of new members for that month.

Recently I sent a few queries to some STL members with no replies. Dupke's
Web Site is my current trading "hot site" and I almost always get replies
from ads on Dupke's Web Site.

By the way, the worst response to trading ads is here at R.C.S.M.P. I get no
response at all to trading proposals posted here. It seems to be only a
place of Auction and Sell messages. If you are looking for good trading
sites try Stamporama or Dupke's Web Site. I have had good luck with both of
these.

Jim McCain


"Al G." wrote in message
.. .
Is the stamp trader list listserv still active?

Al

I don't understand the value of stamp exchange,
I have found the experience expensive, and fraught with
problems, generally.
I much prefer the "Auction circuit sheet" route.
I spend $40-$50 buying up a few mixed collections,
I take out a few issues I have noted during inspection.
I replace the gaps and perhaps add a few of my duplicates
and place back in the auction again.

I find it fun, stress free, obligation free, and the old fella that runs
the auction, gets on-going business.



| Stamporama is excellent - forums are good too - quite a few of the
| regulars here contribute there too. There are also a number of stamp
| exchange groups on yahoo that are worth a visit- although the info.
| tends to be a bit weak the exchanges are quite good - most of my
| exchanges have come from these. Also try putting "stamp exchange" on
| google search - but you might bite off more than you can chew there!!

Rodney wrote:

I don't understand the value of stamp exchange,
I have found the experience expensive, and fraught with
problems, generally.
I much prefer the "Auction circuit sheet" route.
I spend $40-$50 buying up a few mixed collections,
I take out a few issues I have noted during inspection.
I replace the gaps and perhaps add a few of my duplicates
and place back in the auction again.

I find it fun, stress free, obligation free, and the old fella that runs
the auction, gets on-going business.


Hi Rodney,

I would also like to do it this way. I have looked and thought about the
stamp exchange thing but it just doesnt' appeal.

How can I get involved in some of the "auction circuit sheet" activities
in .au? This sounds like a good way to build my collection.

Rene
http://www.renster.com/stamps

G'day Rene,
"Auction circuit sheet" is just my personal view on the rotation aspect

All you have to do is read the classifieds in any of your local rags
and spot any stamp auctions in your local area.
Visit all, and find one you are comfortable with.

My favourite is in the back of a local washing machine shop,
the fella that runs it makes regular mistakes, is partially deaf
tells unbelievable stories about some of the mixtures, and generally
all concerned have a pretty good time.
I dread the day when this fella retires, I enjoy it so much.
The trestle tables, (about 5-6) are generally full, and one can view
"hands-on" the day before.
Mint and rare copies are in Hagners under glass.
About 20-30 regulars attend auctions about 2 months apart.

He sells cards, papers, coins, banknotes, match box covers,
french naughties, it's just one big pot-pourri.

HTH





| Hi Rodney,
|
| I would also like to do it this way. I have looked and thought about the
| stamp exchange thing but it just doesnt' appeal.
|
| How can I get involved in some of the "auction circuit sheet" activities
| in .au? This sounds like a good way to build my collection.
|
| Rene
| http://www.renster.com/stamps

My favourite is in the back of a local washing machine shop,
the fella that runs it makes regular mistakes, is partially deaf
tells unbelievable stories about some of the mixtures, and generally
all concerned have a pretty good time.
I dread the day when this fella retires, I enjoy it so much.
The trestle tables, (about 5-6) are generally full, and one can view
"hands-on" the day before.
Mint and rare copies are in Hagners under glass.
About 20-30 regulars attend auctions about 2 months apart.

He sells cards, papers, coins, banknotes, match box covers,
french naughties, it's just one big pot-pourri.

Heh, sounds fantastic. That's my kind of auction as well. I've started
to scope out some local auctions, browsing for what is there - generally
looking rather than purchasing at the moment. Pity work gets in the way
of this...

I have been going to a general auction in my local area that sells
stamps as a small part of the whole auction. Unfortunately I can see
where the albums and collections have been picked through and the more
sought after stamps removed by whomever supplies the stamps for auction.
Takes the excitement out of the potential big find. There are however
some reasonable pickings to be had - that's if someone buying furniture
doesn't suddenly take an interest in stamps, get "stamp fever" and
decide to pay too much

Rene
http://www.renster.com/stamps

Unfortunately I can see where the albums and collections
have been picked through and the more sought after stamps
removed by whomever supplies the stamps for auction.

You can use abovementioned to guage just what level
you are at with collecting

Boxed on paper: "Pick a box" cheapest per single unit,
but a hell of a lot of work.
Suitable only for the cancel or slogan collector

Thematics: probably your cheapest buy, a full album for around
$5-10

Mixed country Album: $5-$30 depending on quality, some pickings
generally toned,creased,thins and ripped
maybe 100 good stamps.

Dedicated Album part collection: The collector is starting to get serious
would supply probably 80%-90% of all issues
(over time)
$5-$60 for up to 500 stamps

In Hagner under glass: Probably around 1-30 stamps
Blocks of 4, high Values, errors
known hard to gets.
Usually around $25 to $150

Specialist singletons: To finish off one's collection
(outside of my wallet