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Inherited a stamp collection? What now?

Inherited a stamp collection? What now? ❶ Decide what to do with it. Are you going to keep the collection and start collecting and add to it? Are you going to sell it? Are you going to donate it or give it to a family member? Before you make a decision, it is important […]

Philatelic Terminology Explained

There are a lot of terms & short forms used in philately. For the new collector, it can be overwhelming. Here is a great resource to look up all the stamp collecting terminology. Philatelic terminology Even if you have been collecting for a long time, it’s a good refresher to go over terminology. There may […]

Chinese Stamps Are Hotter Than Ever!

Chinese stamps are hard to identify but very rewarding if you take the time to learn the basics & some of the intricacies. We have just completed ALL of China & Related areas. This includes Imperial China, Republic of China (Taiwan) including the tough Japanese Occupation Issues, People’s Republic of China (PRC) & Liberated Areas. […]

Which Stamp Would You Choose?

Which Stamp Would You Choose? Watch this video to see how to effectively use EzStamp to help you look for those valuable varieties. More coming soon. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for notifications.

Stamp Comes Full Cricle

Way back in 1983, I was in London England & stopped into the Stanley Gibbons shop on the strand. I was looking for the Cyprus 1928 One pound issue of King George V. I already had a used copy, but wanted a Mint NH copy. Upon inquiring, I was shown 7 copies of this stamp, […]

My Method to the Madness!

How do you start on something like this?? Stamp collecting has been a passion of mine since I was 6 years old when my grandfather introduced me to the hobby. I was fascinated & it has stuck with me through the years. Occasionally when I go to shows, I will purchase a box lot of […]

What’s your BEST stamp find ever?

Mine was several years ago when I purchased a postage lot for use on our mailings of EzStamp. While my daughter was putting stamps on a package, she notice something odd about one of the stamps & she brought it to me. I almost fell off my chair. It turns out it was a major […]

Can You See The Difference?

Watch this video to see how to spot the differences in these seemingly identical stamps. Using EzStamp will show you how to identify & see if varieties exist and what their value is.

The PSE Centering Scale For grading Stamps

The PSE Centering Scale Reproduced with permission. http://gradingmatters.com Gem Four visually equal margins. Even after a careful examination, it will be impossible to pick a margin smaller than the other three. Superb A Superb stamp will be extremely well centered, and it may take up to ten seconds to ascertain that the stamp is not […]

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