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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 […]

Philatelic Fun & the joy of the Stamp hunt

We all would love to find a truly rare stamp. Watch this video to see what could have been a find & then some … Enjoy

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. […]

Philatelic Bundles of Joy

While attending the many stamp shows we go to each year, we like to donate what I call “Bundles of Joy” to the kids booth areas and just young collectors who attend the shows. We also donate many older catalogs […]

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.

How To Easily Remove Stamp Hinges

Here is a tip I learned many years ago on how to easily remove stamp hinges from your stamps without damaging them. Please watch this video to see how it is done. I have used this method on thousands upon thousands of stamps & have never damaged a single stamp. The key is to first […]

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.

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