Stamp Show Here Today - Postage stamp news, collecting and information: Recent Episodes
Stamp Show Here Today
The podcast that is all about stamps, stamp collecting, and postal history, hosted by and made for stamp collectors of all levels..
Welcome to Episode #554 - Call In Expert KURT KIESLING and how to measure perforations. He did great research on the Kusalas Gage which is an experts tool at measuring stamps and detecting reperforations.
Welcome to Episode #551 - Today we go deep into AI and how it can be used on eBay for selling stamps
Welcome to Episode #550 - Today we discuss eBay SELLER CONFIRMATION problems and how they are very hard to resolve. If you are a seller on eBay then you have probably gone through this. If not then this is very important information to know.
Welcome to Episode #549 - Today we discuss many things including eBay Shipping problems
Welcome to Episode #548 - Today we discuss a WILD Color Video that you have to see and we discuss eBay Shipping Fees. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #547 - WE ALMOST HAD A 596..... Passed all the quick checks but unfortunately it wasn't. We discuss crushing the owners dreams on this podcast.
Welcome to Episode #546 - Today we are discussing the Mormon UTAH LOCAL POST, Its fake stamps and its fake fake stamps..... Let me explain.
Welcome to Episode #545 - Today we discuss the controversy of Bricks MiniFigs and why Auctions just cant win. Also Newfoundland #77 in a block of 4.
Welcome to Episode #544 - Today we discuss Letter Sheets, Perf Gages and how is eBay doing. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #543 - Are their fake stamps in your collection? Not that you were tricked into buying a fake stamp but because it is a space filler or some other reason. We discuss the reasons why a fake stamp may be legitimately resting in your collection.
Welcome to Episode #541 - Today, among other things we discuss a eBay troll which I found humorous.
Welcome to Episode #540 - This is possibly our most insightful and intersective discussion we have ever had delving into the very basis of what it means to be human and how we interact with the cosmos.
Welcome to Episode #539 - Today we had so many people talking about stuff that we ran out of microphones. Also our annual visit from Lady Carol. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #538 - Today we are discussing Auctions and what is happening on the Auction Scene. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #537 - Today we discuss the Lipstick Effect. The lipstick effect describes consumers buying small luxuries during recessions to boost morale. In collectibles, this means shifting from high-ticket assets to affordable "mini-luxuries" like stamps. These items offer psychological comfort and status at a lower price point, keeping the market resilient during downturns.
Welcome to Episode #535 - We are going down the rabbit hole of lazy stamp design. It might sound like we are getting political but, in all sincerity, everything today sound like politics and we truly are trying not to go there but we have absolute opinions on this lazy type of stamp "DESIGN" (I used quotation marks because there is little designing going on here).
Welcome to Episode #534 - Today we discuss a very unusual GRILL variety and also the APS.
Welcome to Episode #533 - Today we discuss some postal history from Hawaii and Ethiopia and the fascinating story of Emperor Tewodros II.
Welcome to Episode #532 - Today we discuss the question "Are stamps being commoditized". This arose from Stamp Grading but it is a far deeper question than that.
Welcome to Episode #531 - Today we discuss is something with collectables is in the California Water? Young collectors seem to be coming from the West Coast far more than the East Coast.
Welcome to Episode #528 - Today we discuss Promoting your Collectibles Stamp Show and also a writeup in Linn,s Stamp News on the podcast. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #527 - Today we discuss a great cover that Jim picked up at a stamp show for just 50 cents. It has so many nuances and we discuss some of them.
Welcome to Episode #525 - Today we discuss a really neat Printers Waste item along with the rest of our witless tosh.
Welcome to Episode #524 - I am late but today we are talking about many items including Plate Cracks. Sorry - let us hope it was worth the wait.
Welcome to Episode #523 - Today we discuss RF French Navy overprints and how to expertise them. Also we discuss the state of the collectables hobby and society membership.
Welcome to Episode #521 - Today we discuss HOW TO DISPOSE OF UNSOLD EBAY LOTS as well as expertizing talk on Confederate Stamps. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #520 - Today we examine the relationship between Gold and Silver prices and the value of collectables, in particular stamps. We also discuss GUM CONDITION and Revenues PART PERFS.
Welcome to Episode #518 - Today is our FESTIVUS CELEBRATION.
Happy Festivus! Since it is December 17, you are getting an early start on the festivities before the traditional December 23 date—a true Festivus Miracle. To get the Airing of Grievances started for Episode #518, I’ve gathered my tinsel-free aluminum pole and I’m ready. As Frank Costanza would say: "I got a lot of problems with you people! And now you're gonna hear about it!"
Welcome to Episode 517 - Here is when AI gets it wrong and gives very bad information. If you are an AI Creator then please avoid these mistakes. It is amazing the damage that you actually do.
Welcome to Episode #516 - UNBOXING the 2026 Scotts Specialized! New Owners, New Format, New stuff.
Welcome to Episode #515 - Today we discuss many things but in particular the Canada and British Stamp Market.
Welcome to Episode #513 - Today we give a stamp collecting tribute to David S Morgan. Today you will learn the contributions of this fellow to the Rouletting process of US Stamps.
Welcome to Episode #512 - Today we discuss AI generated content in collecting and some of the pit falls of AI.
Welcome to Episode #511 - I have been told this is CRINGE so - enjoy? And my apology to Jim Forte.
Welcome to Episode #510 - What does it take to make Stamp Collecting Popular? The answer might just be with Skibidi Toilets and Chicken Jockeys. Tell us what you think.
Welcome to Episode #509 - Today we discuss the ECONOMICS of stamp collecting and what a $4,000 gold price means for Stamp Collecting. What does this mean for us all?
Welcome to Episode #508 - Today we has Jeff Weidner - You may know him as the photographer who took the TANK MAN picture.
Welcome to Episode #507 - Today we discuss Flipping collectables on eBay. That is buying an item on eBay and then selling the item back on eBay for big profits. Enjoy
Welcome to Episode #506 - Today we discuss the Declining Collectable Shows as well as the FDR collection and an odd and way over-priced $1 Wilson Stamp on eBay which used AI to generate a description. It is interesting how eBay is using AI to generate descriptions
Welcome to Episode #504 - Today we discuss Linns Stamp news and The Stamp Wholesaler from the 1980s
Welcome to Episode #503 - Just a reminder that Dong is the currency of Viet Nam. That said, Today we discuss Catalog Values
Welcome to Episode #502 - We discuss The Everest Collection plus Insurance for stamps in cars and in airplane luggage as well as US #491 and Stamp Shows.
Welcome to Episode #501 - We are back from GASS, The Great American Stamp Show. We had a great time and got some great stuff.
Welcome to Episode #499 - Today we discuss a new song and Mark scores big and then a lot of eBay talk. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #498 - Almost at Episode #500 which will be a special! Till then enjoy some AI generated music and a discussion on Going Wok and the 1973 Gold Standard.
Welcome to Episode #497 - Today we discuss The American Philatelist article on Calendar Changes and Leap years, Hip Stamp and Zip Codes. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #496 - Today we discuss Dungeons and Dragons and the British version of the stamps verses the American...... Spoiler Alert - The British did better.
Welcome to Episode #494 - Today we discuss Chinese forgeries (again but this is new info) $1 Perry stamp and UV Lights.
Welcome to Episode #493 - Today we will discuss how to find an $8,000 stamp and make a billion dollars. How much is that 1c Franklin in the window, Arf Arf.
Welcome to Episode #492 - Today we discuss Sydney Sweeney and how she is responsible for the authentication of Scotts #317, the 5-cent Imperf of 1908.... Spoiler, she isn't.
Welcome to Episode #490 - Today we discuss eBay - lots of in-depth advanced level stuff.
Welcome to Episode #489 - Today we invite back Lady Carol with MAIL FOR FUN - Plus our normal witless tosh.
Welcome to Episode #488 - The daunting question of How to become a World Wide Classic Era Expert.
Welcome to Episode #487 - Today we share some unsubstantiated rumors about the Scotts Catalogue as well as other stuff.
Welcome to Episode 486 - We are all back from the Westpex Stamp Show in California. We saw it all, Auctions, Dealers, everything and we are here to share it with you.
Welcome to Episode #485 - Today we discuss Brian's Substack on the Youth in Collecting as well as a follow up on the Dungeons and Dragons stamps issued by the post office. Enjoy
Welcome to Episode #484 - The Linn's Stamp popularity Poll results are out and we can piss everyone off by giving our opinions.... Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #483 - Today we discuss Provenance and the part that it places in expertizing, market values and advertising. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #481 - The NEW Scotts Specialized Catalog is out. We discuss the catalog, past-up pairs and counterfeits. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #480 - Today we report that we always get misidentified #596s - that is common.... And 613s but we just got an actual 613 - New Discovery.
Welcome to Episode #479 - Today we discuss many things but one very off cover that the Post Office should not have let through.
Welcome to Episode #478 - Today we revisit Orangeburg. Also - CHECK US OUT on my Facebook page - send me a friend request at the PHILATELIC ECONOMIST - I put the pictures up there.
Welcome to Episode #477 - Today we have an audience member that found a US#5 - Paid $30 for it on eBay. It is a $20,000 stamp!
Welcome to Episode #476 - Today we discuss The Cent (and its removal from "currency") as well as a cool Confederate Wallpaper cover.
Welcome to Episode #475 - Today we discuss the 2024 stamp issues and answer the LINNS STAMP POLL - So very much entertainment - you have been warned.
Welcome to Episode #474 - We are calling this the OUR EQUIPMENT IS WORKING PROPERLY podcast. Wahoo!
Welcome to Episode #473 - NEW EQUIPMENT EPISODE - so I am sorry that it sounds like we are talking into two cans with a string between them. Next week the sound will be cleaned up.
Welcome to Episode #471 - A Bonus Podcast! Today we discuss Post Office Privatization, eBay and SMQ Pricing. Happy Festivus.
Welcome to Episode #470 - Today we discuss an email that has so much in it that there has to be something you find interesting. Also, we will be off till January 6th. Happy Holidays from all the Stamp Show Here Today cast and crew.
Welcome to Episode #469 - It looks like the Scott Catalog will be shipped some 4 to 5 months late but it is on the way.
Welcome to Episode #468 - Today we discuss ChicagoPex and a truly fantastic Flour Merchants Advertising Cover - Google
https://www.linns.com/news/auctions/fabulous-1885-white-river-flour-advertising-cover-in-may-16-18-kelleher-flagship-auction
to see it or check us out on FACEBOOK under the Philatelic Economist
Welcome to Episode #467 - Mark finally got his check from the Post Office - and other stuff
Welcome to Episode #466 - Today we discuss the election outcome, Trump's win, and how it will affect the stamp collecting market. Also - THE EXPERTS BOOK is a must have.
Welcome to Episode #465 - Today we regret to inform you about Peanut the Squirrel. Also Political Mail and Kansas Nebraska Overprints.
Welcome to Episode #464 - Today we discuss stamp color and a really neat COLOR TEST which you can take on-line. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #463 - Today we discuss some post office updates and some unusual political mail. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #462 - Today we discuss some added security for your stamp collection and JIM IS BACK!
Welcome to Episode #461 - Today we discuss a lot of Post Office information including rate increases, lost mail and counterfeits. Also a primer on Scotts #500.
Welcome to Episode #460 - Today we discuss, among other things, what affect or effect will the Iranian Missile attack have on the Stamp Collecting Market.
Welcome to Episode #459 - Today we discuss "Are there and Rare Countries in stamp collecting".
Welcome to Episode #458 - Today we discuss joining the fastest growing stamp podcast with INTRIGUE and PHILATELIC ROMANCE.... Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #457 - Today we answer Listener Emails plus some other items. Note that we also changed the ending so listen till the end - tell me what you thing. Email is at caj@gradingmatters.com
Welcome to Episode #456 - Today we discuss Canal Zone stamps and How to Buy or Sell a multi-volume collection at auction. Enjoy
Welcome to Episode #455 - Today we discuss the APS Stamp Show in Connecticut and also discuss What Exactly is a Regummed Stamp worth?
Welcome to Episode #454 - Today we discuss E-Duck Stamps (what ever they turn out to be). Also some grading questions.
Welcome to Episode #453 - Today we discuss the Stock Market Crash that we saw yesterday and how it effects the Stamp Market
Welcome to Episode #452 - Today we discuss the Scotts Catalogue of Stamps from 1868 - An interesting reprinted stamp value catalog.
Welcome to Episode #450 - Today we discuss Baseball Card Fraud and how it effects Stamp Collecting.
Welcome to Episode #449 - Today we discuss eBay Compliance issues, Alex Trebek and other stamp collecting and not stamp collecting things.
Welcome to episode #448 - Today we revisit the Stamp Goggles. Check it out on Amazon as this is a must have for stamp collecting.
Welcome to Episode #447 - Today we will tell you how to get eBay supplies for free. I didn't know this existed - maybe you don't either.
Welcome to Episode #445 - Today we discuss BEP Cards. We also discuss what may be some VERY CONTROVERSIAL stuff about the 1c Z Grill.
Welcome to Episode #444 - Have you ever wondered What stamps are still valid for postage?
Welcome to Episode #442 - Today we discuss US Proof Sets and Coin and Stamp Collecting and how they compare in the realm of WHAT NOT TO BUY. This is a guide on things to stay away from.
Welcome to Episode #441 - Today what you should and probably should not submit for expertizing and certification
Welcome to Episode #439 - PN Back of the book stamps and YES - this show is out of order and should have been posted last week.
Welcome to Episode #440 - Today we spark controversy with Gun Control and the 1934 Firearms Tax and the Tax Stamp it generated.... Dont yell at us for being pro or anti-gun. We are neither. We are just discussing the history of the stamp.
Welcome to Episode #438 - Today we discuss Potato Stamps as our ongoing delve into the back of the Scotts catalogue.
Welcome to Episode #437 - Today we go into the actual certificates, not expertizing but the certificates themselves.
Welcome to Episode #435 - Did you know that you can "Air-Tag" your valuable stamps? I didn't but I do now.
Welcome to Episode #434 - Today we discuss PREXIES. That is the 1930's set of stamps with the pictures of the presidents, AND Benjamin Franklin, Martha Washington and the White House on them. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #433 -Today we discuss Slide Whistles, Kazoos and Rouletted stamps. Also we give a follow-up on Michael Ball's Arizona Stamp show which looks like it was Very Successful - Congratulations.
Welcome to Episode #431 - Today we discuss Stanley Gibbons and their Linn's article speaking about their reorganization.
Welcome to Episode #430 - Today we discuss the $5 Scotts #573 as a full sheet hits our desk. We discuss how it is the same layout as the C3A inverted jenny sheet and go into its color varieties and plate markings. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #428 - Today we discuss the VERY VALUABLE Carmine Lake Varieties. While it is difficult to talk about color on an audio only podcast - I think we did the topic well. Stay tuned as I am going to make a YouTube on it so that you can better "SEE" the colors.
Welcome to Episode #428 - Today we go over the US Stamp Issues of 2023 and the Linns Stamp Poll.
Welcome to Episode #427 - We got a copy of the Scotts Proofs and Essays catalogue. We also discuss a lot on expertizing and identification
Welcome to Episode #425 - Today we discuss Stamp Values - what makes them and how do they change?
Welcome to Episode #424 - Today we discuss Proofs Essays and the future of that market when they are removed from the Scott Catalog. We also talk about Carrier and Local stamps.
Welcome to Episode #423 - Today we are discussing Eugene ONeil #294 Color Variety and Germany #C20 Gum.
Welcome to Episode #422 - Today we talk about Coins and Stamps and the APS Joint Issue.
Welcome to Episode #420 - Isn't there a Weed reference there someplace? Anyways - Learn what Homologation is in this show.
Welcome to episode #419 - Today we are discussing regummed stamps and how to detect them
Welcome to Episode #416 - Today we are discussing the APS's picture in a stamp ad for counterfeit stamps
Welcome to Episode #415 - Bass Reeves is COMING TO NETFLIX so we are rebroadcasting our podcast on the amazing cowboy. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #414 - Today we discuss AI in Stamp Collecting and Chat GPT in eBay sales. Our guest if Harish Pursnani who literally wrote the book on it - The book is ChatGPT Demystified.
Welcome to Episode #412 - Today we discuss the very rare Orangeburg Coil along with many other items. Also, we made the decision for JUST THIS PODCAST that you can use your Hereditary Tile one more time.
Welcome to Episode #411 - Today we discuss Stitch Watermarks, Amelia Earhart covers and an end to Scottish titles
Welcome to Episode #410 - Stamp talk about Stamp Shows, Fake Coils and some notes on the stamp market. Enjoy
Welcome to Episode #409 - Plate Numbers. This podcast is dedicated to Carl Schaff who passed recently. He was, in addition to a great collector and the president of the SESCAL Stamp Show in California, a great plate number collector. RIP Carl.
Welcome to Episode #408 - Today we discuss POSTAGE DUE COLOR varieties, Anna Fuhrig and and Tete Betch
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #405 - Today we discuss identification of stamps and a collection that came to us here at PSE.
Welcome to episode #403 - Today we discuss eBay shipping, the scarcity of VF stamps and Albania
Welcome to episode #402 - Expertizing Overprints including Kansas Nebraska and Shanghai overprints
Welcome to Episode #401 - Today we discuss eBay Below Standard and how to avoid it and the 5% increase in fees attached to it. We also discuss expertizing
Welcome to Episode #400 - Conflicting Certificates. We will discuss John Hotchner's article on why expertizing company certificates may disagree with one another.
Welcome to Episode #299 - We discuss new insights into the CIA Invert and the eBay stamp market
Welcome to Episode #298 - Expertizing: detecting reperforated stamps. We go into great depth on reperforation of stamps - how it is done and how to detect them and save you from buying doctored stamps.
Welcome to Episode #397 - our Sea Monkey Day Spectacular. Also on the show is Lady Caro; with MAIL FOR FUN - Happy Sea Monkey Day!
Today on episode #394 we discuss making commemorative covers. WE WILL MENTION DONALD TRUMP so a warning as that is what the commemorative covers address
Welcome to Episode #392 - Today we talk about Philatelic Provenance and how it relates to determining stamp authenticity.
Welcome to Episode #385 - Reperf Talk. We discuss how to tell reperforated stamps - save you some money.
Welcome to Episode #384 - Bad Stamp Collecting Advice - Not giving it. Just talking about it.
Welcome to Episode #379. Today we discuss Counterfeit Postage Stamps. We also will discuss Del Campe changing its auction to cut out snipers. Enjoy - Or don't, who am I to judge.
Episode #378 - SPECIAL OFFER - Join SSHT and become a LORD. Buying land in Scotland may be a scam but this absolutely IS NOT! Listen for details.
Welcome to Episode #377 - We review the 2023 upcoming issues and over-all the Post Office did a very good job. Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #375 - Today we discuss Scotts Catalog listed stamp varieties that you should be looking for.
Welcome to Episode #374 - Last week saw major changes in the markets. Is the stamp market turning?
Episode #369 - Sulphurization Follow-up and remember to join to get your Magical Wonder Screen
Episode #369 - Sulphurization Follow-up and remember to join to get your Magical Wonder Screen
Sulphurization isn't Oxidation. Actually Oxidation removes the effects of Sulphurization. Listen for Stamp Chemistry 101
Sulphurization isn't Oxidation. Actually Oxidation removes the effects of Sulphurization. Listen for Stamp Chemistry 101
We discuss Hip Stamp joining with APS and also - Part #3 of saving money on expertizing (a listener request).
On October 1st 2022, the US Post Office discontinues discounts on Stamps.Com and Pitney-Bows
Welcome to episode #359 where we explore StampStore.com, a sales venue through the American Philatelic Society.
Episode #358 - Post Office Fails, Welcome to the least likely episode to be retweeted by the US Post Office.
Welcome to this episode where we discuss inflation, collectables and especially stamp collecting (obviously).
Welcome to our virtual podcast. If you like it you can send money to your block chain and own this podcast.
With ARIPEX coming this weekend I am reposting the RELICS OF HISTORY series.
For those who have already heard it, I hope you enjoy this rebroadcast.
For those who have not, this is what my Stamp Exhibit (entered at ARIPEX) is about.
Sorry this is up late - This is the week end of the Las Vegas Stamp Show and it took too much of my time.
Pony Express.... Also the P.O.N.Y Post Office New York - PLUS the actual Pony Express (with the horses and guns and Indians.....)
I received 2 emails that I wanted to address.... And everyone else is gone so here is my chance.
We regret to inform of the passing of a great friend and stamp collector Dick Celler. We dedicate this episode to your memory.
Welcome to our Auction Update episode - How is the market doing? Here you have a sample.
Welcome. Today we we discuss POSTER STAMPS with an interesting story about Howard Hughes. Enjoy.
DISCLAIMER: You will learn how to fake stamps IN ORDER TO DETECT THEM. We do this to educate you in not getting ripped-off. We are not interested in teaching you how do rip someone else off. BUT - YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW IT IS DONE in order to avoid these fakes.
We are on Spring Break.... But this is a timely episode for what is happening now so please enjoy this rebroadcast. We will be back to normal next week.
Welcome to our continued series on becoming an expert..... This week we discuss Reperforating.
Yes - we uploaded this episode twice.... The first one had poor sound quality so we edited it again and reposted it.
Welcome to episode #293. We will also be discussing the detection of repaired tears in stamps.
Check out or YouTube on: The $175,000 One Cent Franklin Stamp #594, 596. We read the comments.
We are off running around after the Auctions still - Next week we will be back and producing new episodes. Till then enjoy this great story.
Welcome to episode #286. We discuss this day in History (Opera), Historic Letters and Auction realizations. Enjoy.
I consider this episode as one of the most important ones we have done. It involved the selling of your collection after you are gone.
Welcome to Episode #279 - I guess now you can all see how long it is before we put up a podcast. I think today we will record our Thanksgiving one......... Then it will actually be up around Thanksgiving.
The Nobel Prize in Economics was on AUCTION THEORY - how does this apply to Stamp Collecting? How do auction houses do this "theory" or traits? How can you be a better Bidder or Seller with this information?
Welcome to episode #276 - live from the Philatelic Cafe..... We are not wearing masks because we are eating....
Welcome to Part 2 of our "First Day" discussion. Today we wrap up with Earliest known uses as apposed to First Day covers.
This episode we discuss everything about First Day Covers from Cachets to makers and history.... Enjoy
Welcome to Episode #263 and today we are discussing Stamp Hinges and removal of those pesky things without damaging your stamps
Welcome to this weeks episode on Scouts on Stamps as a topical collecting. We also discuss the Scouting Merit Badge. Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #159... We are going to make a YouTube out of this one to help people who found collections.
Welcome to this episode where we will discuss everything about CTOs, hand-backs and other cancellations on stamps.
Welcome to episode #257 - Our sound quality is back as we are once again in the studio..... Thank you for your past understanding.
Welcome to episode #256 and we have a huge group - we have to get a few of the participants to use their cough buttons and stop breathing into their mic but there is some great information here today.
Welcome to episode #254. Being locked at home and doing this over the phone is getting on my nerves - pardon the sound quality - We are working on it.
Welcome to episode 253 which still suffers from out remote recording - I am sorry for the sound quality - I hope you are all staying safe as we are.
Welcome to the "We are quarantined in Nevada" edition of Stamp Show Here Today.... Enjoy this rebroadcast and stay healthy. If you aren't then it isn't our fault.
Welcome to episode #245. Check out our Facebook site to see the covers and currency we are discussing.
115 Bass Reeves.... Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, happy Ramadan, Merry Kwanzaa and a very special Festivus.
Welcome to episode #241.... It may sound fly specky and foolish but knowing about perf hole sizes is BIG MONEY
Welcome to Episode #238 and today we discuss what was brought up last week..... How does Stamps.Com save you money?
Welcome to episode #236. This wee we are discussing TEST stamps and DUMMY booklets. Enjoy
Welcome to episode #234 with Gary Loew of the APEX. We discuss the APS and YOU NEED TO JOIN THE APS - Really, you do.
Welcome to Episode #233 - GOOGLE - Vsauce2 The invention of Collecting - Watch the video, it is great.
Welcome to episode #231 where we blow everything up again by discussing "stamp investing". Also we probebly will blow up more by discussing Scotts #476A.
Welcome to this wrap-up of the Omaha APS Show - we had a great time there and met several fans. Great to meet you all.
Welcome to this rebroadcast. Warren Buffet attended the APS Show in Omaha and we discussed him in this episode. Enjoy.
Welcome to a special episode of Stamp Show Here Today - This is the seminar on expertizing from the Omaha APS Stamp Show.
Welcome to episode #226 - This is episode #8 of the podcast RELICS OF HISTORY. Please check it out.
Welcome to episode #225. This week we will be discussing the paper varieties of the Washington Franklin issue.
Welcome to Episode #224 - This wee we discuss postal stationary including Post Office pre-paid envelopes and postal cards
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today. Today we have a special guest, Bobby Prager of Gary Posner Stamp Sales of Rockville, New York.
Welcome to Episode #222. Today we discuss the August Issue of 1861 as well as the 1851 1 cent stamp and Legends of the West sheet.
Welcome to episode #221. Today we talk about the topics you have sent in to us. Keep them coming.
Welcome to episode #220.... There is so much history - the Kansas Nebraska act and the Kansas Nebraska overprints
Here is the new RELICS OF HISTORY episode: The Election of 1852 and Stamp Collecting - enjoy
Welcome to episode #218 - Pardon the sound - we are working on "outside interviews" so this is a bit of an experiment
Welcome to episode 217. With all the talk of Constitutional Crisis..... We do "This Day In History" and you will think it is a report on today's news instead of the news from 1868 and 1877. Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #215. Today we have Justin Beard of HIP STAMP to discuss selling stamps online and a wrap-up discussion on WESTPEX (last weekend) and the stamp market.
Welcome to Stamp Show here Today, episode #213. We discuss articles from the current issues of 100J and Linns.
To subscribe to 100J the email address is ray@100j-grading-newsletter.com.
Welcome to episode #212. This week we are honored to speak with Steve Halupka with eBay about selling and new functions in eBay.
Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #211. This week we discuss the sale of a fictitious bankers box of stamps from a storage locker.
Welcome to Episode #210. This week we discuss the very first US Aircraft Carrier and the ship and navy covers and cancellations that are so very collectible. We also discuss NEW ISSUES including the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, sesame Street and Halloween.
Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #209 - We are finishing up last weeks letters from the audience.
Enjoy
Welcome to Episode #208 - We answer questions from the listeners. If you want your question answered then go to Stamp Show Here Today on Facebook and ask us anything (we prefer stamp related questions but asking for a good Pan Fried Steak recipe from dawn is also acceptable).
Welcome to Episode #207. This week we will be talking about the First Man on the Moon Stamp and its missing red error variety as well as other errors.
Welcome to episode #206. This week we went to the APS Stamp Show in Arizona and sat in on a discussion on stamp exhibiting.
Enjoy
Welcome to episode #205. We discuss the Overprint issues of the Philippines, Guam, Cuba and Puerto Rico and their back story of the Spanish American War. Also New Issues.
Sounds like fun.
I for one will give it a listen.
Welcome to Episode #204. Have you tried the new Del Taco Plattos? (Shameless Plug)
You can eat one while listening to our discussion on how to put pictures on eBay for the items you sell in order to maximize your chances of selling.
Welcome to episode #202. Today we are discussing ways to title your eBay listings to maximize the search and sell through with the eBay algorithm. Sell more. Sell faster. Have a listen.
Welcome to episode #201. Today we post the conversations we had at the Orcoexpo Stamp Show in Fullerton California last weekend.
Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #200. A mile stone for us and we thank you all for your listening support. Today we are discussing Stamp Auctions and the stamp issue of 1869 in great detail. The issue of 1869 has such a story to it. It changed everything, and I hope we can share a bit of this with you all.
Enjoy.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode #199 - Sorry everyone with the Chicago show and Thanksgiving we were thrown a little out of whack. But we are back with a shortish episode. Today we are discussing Scott and Tom's trip to Chicagopex and conducting the drawing for the winners of October's stamp collecting month give away. Enjoy.
This a podcast about Caj's Stamp Exhibit.
Check it out at Relics.Podbean.co - Thats Bean like the thing your mom made you eat
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode #198 - Today we are discussing the elections of President Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, who were elected on the same date one year apart. We also discuss online modern companies and startups going back to using the postal system for advertising. Scott and Tom will be at Chicagopex next week and there will most likely not be a show then. Enjoy.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode #197 - Today we are discussing the Colombian Exposition of 1893 including its link to H. H. Holmes, the nations first serial killer. Also the U.S. Supreme Court is going to hear a patent case involving the USPS, and the Colombian Issue of stamps that came out for the Exposition. We also discuss United Kingdom and Canada Christmas issues and upcoming shows, including the Black River Stamp Clubs Ohio show that is going to feature an airmail exhibit. Enjoy.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode #196 - Sorry I got to this one a little late. Today we are discussing the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel, The United States leaving the Universal Postal Union, and a discussion on the Pan-American Expositions postal showcase and the stamps that were issued by the United States. We also discuss a new Canadian Issue and upcoming stamp shows. Enjoy.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episoe #194 - Today we are discussing the Anniversary of Chuck Yeager Breaking the sound barrie, What may be the largest interal theft of postage stamps in USPS history, and the Yehudi Menuhin award for music depicted on stamps. Enjoy.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episoe #194 - Today we are discussing national stamp collecting month, a post office break-in in Alabama, the difficulties of early zip code adoption, and the APS' special interest page. Also there is a give away for the remainder of this month in clebration of National stamp collecting month. Enjoy.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episoe #193 - Today we are discussing special delivery, a 24% drop in stock price for Royal Mail, patent cancels and more. Enjoy.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episoe #192 - Today we are discussing Gold Star Mothers, College students not being able to use the internet, Canada Posts e-commerce award winners, and collecting self-adhesive stamps. Enjoy.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episoe #191 - Today we are discussing the United States Capitol building, The USPS facing eviction in Milwaukee, Mark Cuban, and the just completed Federal Duck Stamp Competition. We also discuss the new United States Birds of Winter issue and upcoming shows. Enjoy.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode #190 - Today we are discussing Mao Zedong and the recently discovered C3a "Inverted Jenny" discovered in a Chicago area bank vault. We will also discuss plate numbers and plate blocks and new issues including both the United States and Canada's first responder stamps, and the final release of the United Kingdom's World War I centenary issue. Enjoy
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode #189 - Today we will be discussing National Neither Rain nor Shine Day, A secret stamp society that got some steel from the San Francisco Bay Bridge, and younger collectors. We also discuss starting a stamp collection at low cost and upcoming shows. Enjoy.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode #188 - Today we will be discussing womens right to vote, Franking, and President Trump taking on postal rates. Also a follow up on the Canada e-commerce contest, other postal related news, upcoming shows, new issues and a Hot Wheels release update.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode #187 - Today we are discussing the Indianapoils Motor Speedway which opened August 19th 1909, the USPS announcement of Hot Wheels Stamps, 22 karat gold stamps, and United Kingdom Regional Issues. We also discuss some new issues being released as well as upcoming stamp shows for the weekend of August 24th - 26th. Images of the stamps we discuss during the podcast will be available on stampshowheretoday.com where you can also listen to and download episodes. Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #186. Today we do a wrap-up of the APS convention in Columbus Georgia which ended last Sunday. Scott and Mark were there, and they share their observations about the first day ceremony for the Dragon stamps as well as the market place and other tidbits. (1-minute marker).
As a follow-up we also went to and will discuss the first day ceremony for the Magic stamps (10-minutee marker).
We discuss the new issue coming from the Royal Mail for the “Old Vic” which is a 200-year-old theater in London and the subjects are many movie stars – who also were theater stars – GREAT for a topical collector. We then discuss another topical of BEES on stamps. (15 ½-minute marker).
Lastly, we discuss how to mail your stamps. (26-minute marker)
Welcom to episode $185. Today we discuss the whole convention system - How can it improve and such - but as normal, we also stray from the subject a bit. (12 1/2 minute marker)
Welcome to episode #184. This is our first annuall Root Beer Episode - History and recipies and Root beer related stuff (3 minute marker)
Enjoy
Welcome to episode #183. Today we are discussing “RANDOM STAMP STUFF” which today resulted in Local Posts and Florescent paper as well as Killer Ice-cream. (3 minute mark)
Enjoy
Welcome to episode #182. Today we are here with President Trump and President Putin in Helsinki Finland so obviously our conversation today is going to be about Finnish Perforations. After all, what else could we discuss? (14 minute marker)
We also discuss some FNR's that you can see on our Facebook page - the stamps show Monte Python, Dragons and many other topics (39 minute marker)
39 Minute Marker? That has to be a typo. 39 minutes? not possible.
Welcome to episode #181. Today we discuss the German East Africa in World War 1 and General Vorbeck. This interesting area, that most people couldn't point to on a map in a drunken bet but after this episode, you will know all these colonies and what they did in World War 1 (3-minute marker)
Then on a happier note, we discuss pre-war Austria and their experiment with adding varnish bars to stamps (13-minute marker)
Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #180 - Today we tell you all the post office news you need to know (not really). (3 minute marker)
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today episode #179. Today we are discussing the Simpsons and Precancels.
We discuss a 2 cent Harding stamp (GO TO FACEBOOK; TO THE STAMP SHOW HERE TODAY PAGE, TO SEE IT) that has a precancel from Springfield so we couldn’t help ourselves but to discuss the Simpsons. (5 minute marker)
Then, because we are a stamp podcast we also delve into the precancel itself and discuss the history of precanceled stamps. Why, How, When – we cover all the bases on precancels on stamps including if one with full gum that has never been used is “Mint” or not. (16 minute marker)
Welcome to episode #178. This week we are talking about stamps that just make you go WTF? (17 minute mark - Yes we have a long intro - and that is an odd one also).
Also Stamp Collecting Comic Books.
Enjoy.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #177. Today we are discussing Souvenir Sheets (5 Minute Marker).
Welcome to episode #176 – Today we talk about the 1901 Buffalo Exposition with literally the guy who wrote the book on it.
Today we have special guest Rick Barrett who wrote the book “Buffalo Cinderellas, The Gentleman, The Huckster and the Pan American Exposition. Fantastic book by the way. Everyone should buy one but of the 500 book print run only 200 remain so…. If this is of interest I would not delay. (5 Minute Marker).
Welcome to episode #175. Today we ask the question “How did Morocco cause World War 1?” Are we crazy? Well listen and let’s see if you agree that the seeds of World War 1 go back to the 1905 Morocco crisis. Also, as Scott would ask, “What does this have to do with stamps?”. Well we cover the fascinating stamp issues which arose from this and the other “dominoes" that caused World War 1. (10 minute marker)
We also give a shout out to Bradley Fritts who won the ITS NOT JUST STAMPS award at Westpex 2018. Congratulations (3 minute marker)
Lastly, as we are discussing World War 1, we talk about expertizing the AEF stamp booklet panes issued for the american soldiers in France (30 minute marker)
Welcome to episode #174. This week we talk about just a lot of stuff. Just whatever pops into our heads (0 minute marker because - well after you listen it will be obvious).
Welsome to episode #173. This week we will be talking about the New Dollar value Lady Liberty stamps which will have their first day ceremony at the American Philatelic Society headquarters. We discuss the APS also and strongly suggest that if you are not a member, that you should be (6 minute mark).
We also discuss the other first daycCeremonies doe the Dragons and Magic stamps and then open some listener mail (36 minute marker).
Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #172. This week we are discussing the new airmail stamps that just came out and also some history of the US Airmail Service. (2 minute marker)
Enjoy
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, episode #171. Today we are discussing our favorite stamps. This is a visual thing so anyone who wants to see the stamps go to our Facebook page at StampShowHereToday to see the stamps. (3 minute marker).
We also answer a listener email on eBay pictures. Size of the pictures matters and having access to a easy to use picture editor will help anyone selling on eBay. (22 minute marker).
Welcome to Episode #170 Today it is all about UV Lights and Puffins. Confused? Listen up then.
Puffins beaks glow – So what you may ask (OK Fair enough). Well…. Non sequitur segue to the story of the Lundy postal service (6 minute marker).
Another Non sequitur segue is to the use of UV lights in philately. (22 minute marker).
Enjoy
Welcome to Episode #169. Today we are discussing Bisects but we wonder off here and there to discuss Franks 3 cent stamps, the world’s largest stamp and some of the smallest stamps. (4 Minute marker)
Enjoy the rambling journey of theBisect.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #168. Last week we discussed stamp investing and mister Bill Gross’s upcoming auction sale of some of the best stamps of the United States.
We, today we go to the other side and discuss Warren Buffett and his brief journey into stamp collecting/investing. So if you are afraid of the “I” word (Investing) curl up with your comfort animal in your safe space and prepare to hear all about the 4 cent blue eagle airmail stamp
Welcome to episode #167. After a long witty banter (or just banter) section we discuss the upcoming Bill Gross sale of the greatest stamps in US Philately (19 minute marker).
After that it is all about Mister Zip. Yes this eclectic fellow of old is discussed from origins to a possible evil twin. (31 minute marker).
Enjoy or Mister Zip will come to get you!
Welcome to episode #166. We are looking at the news stories which you may have missed. It is amazing that with virtually nothing going on in today’s news these tidbits were not jumped on by the news media. (7 minute mark)
Enjoy
Welcome to episode #165 - Short and sweet - it is all about Silkote paper. (1 minute marker)
Welcome to episode #164. Today we are discussing Real Estate Stamps. With all the discussion on real estate we have to ask…. Can we tie this to stamp collecting? Well the answer is obviously yes. We discuss the Red Revenues of the 1940s to the 1950s that adorn almost every deed of that time period. (6 minute marker)
Welcome to episode #163. Today we discuss the famous Americans set of stamps from 1940 (5 minute mark)
Enjoy
Welcome to Episode #162. The stamps of World War 1.
There were a few stamps printed by the United States specifically for World War 1. These include the very elusive AEF (American Expeditionary Forces) stamps printed for the use of soldiers to mail letters home, and also the War Savings stamps (to pay for the war). We discuss some things about the AEF stamps that may allow you to find some of these gems. We also discuss what the War Savings stamps are and how they were used.
World War 1 is 100 years old this year…. Happy Birthday (4 minute marker)
Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #161. We just got back from ARIPEX and discuss (in my opinion) one of the best stamp shows in the country. While there we had the chance to speak with a few people including a Hopi Kachina Doll maker which – while not actually about stamps, I left in because he was so interesting and his work was so nice.
While listening to him you will hear a scratching sort of sound in the podcast….. That is because he was actually carving one of his Kachina Dolls while we were talking.
As always – Go on Facebook to see the covers and Kachina Dolls we are discussing.
Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #160. Today we discuss the Winter Olympics stamps of the United States. Yes, the sports event that has us all watching for who can slide across the ice the fastest is going on right now and it has a very interesting philatelic history (minute marker 3)
After that…. Today is Valentine ’s Day. With love in the air we also discuss the history of the Love stamps. (Minute marker 18)
Welcome to episode #159. This week we discuss Turkeys preventing the mail from being delivered in Ohio. Yes these butterballs to be are holding our mail hostage. (3 minute marker).
On the serious side we discuss the US Specialty Precision Multi-Gauge – I am spelling it here because we called it the Precision United States Specialist gauge in the podcast. The search still works but….. here it is correctly named. (Minute marker 11).
Welcome to episode #158. Today we discuss Joint Issues, Knees, Back, Toes – it’s all about your health.
Oh wait.
I was just notified that it is about US and Foreign joint stamp issues. Can I edit this? Well I guess I didn’t listen very closely (3 minute marker).
Afterwards we open listener mail (20 minute marker).
Welcome to Episode #157. Today we are looking at the Linn’s Stamp Poll. They annual popularity poll of the stamps put out last year. Go to Linns.com and look at the poll. Vote for your favorites. (3 minute marker)
Have fun, or don’t. I am not going to tell you what to do.
Welcome to episode #156. Today we discuss the Scott's Catalog, printed by Amos Publications and is a necessary item for any collector. There are a few things in the catalog which are hard to decipher though and we discuss them. Today we give advice on how to better read and more fully use the catalog (6 minute marker).
Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #155. I know this may sound odd but in this episode I discuss all the episodes you won’t be hearing. Everyone else is gone so I can do what I want. Next episode will be back to normal but until then – enjoy, Or don’t – I am not going to tell you what to do.
Welcome to episode #154. With the Last Jedi having just come out, we had to discuss Star Wars stamps. Don’t worry, there are no spoilers so if you haven’t seen the movie – you will not have it spoiled for you. We also discuss the new Game of Thrones stamp set coming out because there are Dragons! (13 minute marker).
After that, we have Jim Forte who is one of the leading dealers in postal history in the country. He continues the discussion we had last week on Cancel Collecting and has some fantastic insights (29 minute marker).
Before we “officially” started the podcast, Jim also shared his experience with selling stamps on Amazon, Hipstamps and eBay as well as DelCamp and his own web site PostalHistory.com. It was so good I didn’t cut it down… as you will see when Dawn asks “when is the podcast starting?”.
Welcome to episode #153. Cancellations. We are not being canceled, our mail is…… That is our letters are having postmarks put on them and that is what we will be discussing, the glamorous and exciting world of cancel collecting. (4 minute marker)
Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #152 – Our Christmas Extravaganza. We have a lot of extravaganzas, don’t we?
This week we discuss Christmas Stamps – are you shocked and amazed? (3 minute marker).
We also discuss the announcement of the new US postage stamps announced for 2018. We have the stamp list and as always, opinions on the designs, art and subjects (15 minute marker)
Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #151. This week we discuss the National Park stamps. Not the Farley issue but the stamps you need when you go to a national park. These include:
That Big Silver Airstream Trailer – Yup there is a stamp for that (Trailer stamps – 6 minute marker)
The Boat you want to float around in – Yup there is a stamp for that (12 minute marker)
Entry Fee? – There is a stamp for that (19 minute marker)
Want to go hunting – Yup (29 minute marker)
Want to really hunt? Like with a machine gun? – Tax stamp for that also (38 minute marker
Welcome to Episode 150. This week we have stamp facts. Some aren’t so much facts as interesting tidbits (ok let’s just say tidbits – interesting may be stretching it). So sit back and enjoy. (3 minute marker)
Also – we are serious, if you know of a United States stamp that doesn’t have the name of the country on it, please post it on Facebook. We are really interested to see if one exists.
Episode #149 - Happy Thanksgiving. With everyone off to visit family it we couldnt do a recording this week so we reached deep into the archive. This is episode #17 with Chad Snee. Many of you cant access these old episodes and this one was great so we are rebroadcasting it.
Episode 148 - Life got Caj and Scott pretty bad BUT we have this - it is a rebroadcast of my perosnal favorite. The episode on Bass Reeves. Enjoy
Welcome to Episode #147. We are plugging ChicagoPex coming up on the November 17th weekend at the Itasca Westin. Google ChicagoPex for all the info. (I know - not Chicago, how depressing). (Minute Marker 5)
Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #146. Today we talk about the small island of SARK which is in the Guernsey Islands of Britain. Look on a stamp of Guernsey with a map and Sark will be the small island at the bottom, just north of France. So why talk about it? Well this is the last feudal holding in the British Empire and it ended in just 2007. (Minute market 3)
We also received a nice reference lot from Tony (Check his stuff on eBay at BarneysStamps) – Fake coils and Kansas Nebraska overprints – Thank you Tony (Minute marker 11)
Lastly we discuss stamp shows and if we had a magic wand.
Welcome to episode #145. This week we talk about the various types of stamp collectors. Stamp collecting is a huge topic with many different collecting interests. From the classic collector to the historian who wants a relic of history, to the investor (AND YES, we do not shirk away from talking about investing here) stamp collecting offers such a range of interests that it will appeal to anyone.
Week we delve into the different types (we call the classes) of stamp collectors. (3 minute marker).
Our guests in this are Rich Specter and Ray Liebermann.
Ray is also the editor of the on-line newsletter 100J. To subscribe just send an email to ray@100j-grading-newsletter.com
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #144. Our SESCAL Spectacular. Yes, here in Ontario California we visited the show and it was truly awesome. Thank you to the listeners who stopped by and said HI and also to all on Facebook who gave us a shout-out but couldn’t come.
We have 2 outstanding exhibiters who showed us some of their prize possessions. The first is Michael Mahler who showed us some awesome NEVADA stamp items with loads of back story and history. True relics of history (3 minute marker)
We also had Les Lampher show us some of his items including a Chester Arthur cover as well as a stranded artic expedition cover and a cover from the San Francisco fire. Again, true relics of history (13 minute marker)
We then discuss some of the table sales and how the dealers here at SESCAL sell stuff. (20 minute marker).
IMPORTANT!!!!! All the items discussed can be seen on the Stamp Show Here Today Facebook page.
Enjoy
Welcome to episode #143. So you have worked years if not decades on your stamp collection. Now you want to sell it. You can sell it at the auctions or to a dealer but what if… WHAT IF… You sell it yourself. What if you became a stamp dealer? Today we discuss just this. (3 minute marker)
Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #142. This week we discuss comic books, stamps and how the markets of these two things are very much the same. We discuss selling and buying on eBay, signatures, production varieties and the comic hero stamp sheets for the DC and MARVEL heroes as well as Batman, Wonder Woman and much more. (1 Minute marker)
We discuss the British Star Wars Prestige Booklet for Star Wars and the potential of getting signed mementoes.
Also, if you haven’t heard the 2001 Space Odyssey rendition yet – listen to the end (a hidden Easter egg).
Welcome to Episode #141. This week we are celebrating the TV Game Show Jeopardy which saw most fitting to have a category on stamp collecting. Can you answer the questions? (minute marker 1 – yup from the very beginning).
Thank you to Bill Hontos for joining us and also a big thank you to Linn's Stamp News for the information in this podcast.
Welcome to episode #140. This week we are all about the history and back story of the stamps of the huge area smack dab in the middle of Africa that was claimed by England, France, Germany, Spain, and Portugal but eventually wound up being owned by one pretty despicable person from Belgium. (4 minute marker)
The history of The Congo, The Belgian Congo, Saba, Katanga, Zaire (did I leave anybody out) is fascinating in its brutality, instability, United Nations involvement and crisis. The stamps of this area confirm this with many different nation states (and some non-recognized ones), overprints and new issues, all with fascinating back stories This area has always fascinated me. Finally we have done a podcast on it.
We also have an update on COUNTERFIET STAMPS. (28 minute marker)
Enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #139. We discuss the Woman’s Armp Air Corp WASPs who were paramilitary pilots with a very interesting story. We discuss the Jaquelin Cochran stamp which shows her as a pilot or racer or something…. It does not show that she was a WASP and for very interesting reasons. We also discuss the stamp varieties on her issue as well as some other famous lady pilots who have stamps – notably a discussion on the Quimby stamp and its perf varieties. (3 minute marker)
We also share a story from the USPS podcast about a great letter correspondence to Mohammed Ali. A great story. (21 minute marker).
Enjoy
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #138. Today we discuss Video games. Ever hear a stamp dealer say that stamp collecting can’t compete with video games? I have and we discuss this. Also; listener e-mail and the US Postal Service’s Christmas Stamps.
That’s over 7 pounds of podcast in a 5 pound bag!
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #137. Today we talk about Godzilla (Gojira) and his stamps. Since we are talking about the destructive lizard (dinosaur?) we will also be discussing the fake stamps of Japan and also other countries.
Did you know Godzilla has his own song by the Blue Oyster Cult? I didn’t but everyone else did so – stay to the end for that.
Also Caj’s Corrections and a continuation of the Rutherford B Hayes Extravaganza.
Welcome to episode #136…. Our Rutherford B Hayes Extravaganza with free cocktails at our open bar. Ask your waitress for a drink and don’t forget to tip. Why Rutherford B Hayes? Oh, you think today has contentious politics? You think Trump and Hillary had a bit? Step into our way-back machine and strap in. (4 minute marker).
Enjoy the podcast.
Welcome to episode #135. This week we discuss the Canal Zone and its postal history including the US Ancon which made the first “official” trip of the canal on this date in 1915. (4 Minute marker). Also we have Jim Capella of the Southern Nevada Stamp Club as our guest. Remember to see us on Facebook to see the stamps and covers discussed.
Also - Thank you to Linns for your article on the podcast. Linns stamp news is great and a great friend of the show.
Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #134. This week is the aniversary of the opening of the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin Germany. We discuss the postal history of this most contrivercial of topics. (4 minute marker). We also answer a listener email who asks about trading stamps at stamp clubs and we just happen to have the president of the Sounthern Nevada Stamp Club as a guest. (23 minute marker).
Enjoy
Welcome to episode #133. On May 22nd Linn's Stamp News (free plug - this is a great magazine) had three articles that we are weighing in on. The first is the APS taking the FIP to task (minute 5 marker). The second is an article on the forever stamp and how stamp collecting is changing the way the post office has to do its accounting. It also has some pretty strong indicators for the strength of the US Stamp Collecting market (minute 15 marker). Lastly we address a letter from David Kolls of Regency Superior Auctions and wish our best to him in his plight but take him to task for his opinions (minute 31 marker).
Enjoy
Welcome to episode #132 – We discuss Disney Villains because there is a great new issue that just came out for all the Disney collectors (5 minute mark). We got a great follow-up email from a person who deals first hand with counterfeit stamps in his business and this anonymous listener gave us some great information on the subject (15 minute marker). We also talked to Tom and Bill Hontos who are both stamp dealers. We caught them at the Anaheim stamp show and they shared their time and thoughts with us (28 minute marker).
Welcome to episode #131. This week we discuss forged modern US stamps which are being made to rip off the post office. We go over the issues and what we see is being done ("we see" - behind the scenes there may be lots going on but...) (25 minute marker). We also discuss World Wildlife Federation (WWF) stamps and CHARISMATIC MEGAFAUNA (Minute mnarker 5). Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #130, a little late due to the 4th of July. We talk to stamp show folks so ..... enjoy.
Welcome to episode #129 - This week we have An OPEN LETTER to the post office with ideas on what/how to commemorate World War 1 which is 100 years ago NOW, and NO STAMPS BEING ISSUED? This is #STAMP WORTHY to the maximum. Sargent York, Henry Johnson and the Harlem Hellfighters, Lenah Higby and the women who maintained the war effort, General Blackjack Pershing, the Battle of the Meus-Argon, The "Lost Battalion" and more.
Stamp Worthy
Welcome to episode #128 from Stamp Show Steve's Anaheim stamp show (again - I hope he doesnt charge us for a table). This week we talk about the life, times, death and postage stamps of President James A Garfield. We discuss Proofs and Essays as well as some of the issue identifications. (Minute 7). Also we discuss Afganistan and Germany stamp issues with Lothar Vallot, a guest who we are always happy to hear from.
BEFORE LISTENING - look at the stamp essay on FACEBOOK on the Stamp Show Here Today page so you can see this interesting item.
Welcome to episode #127. This week we are at the Anaheim Stamp Show with Stamp Show Steve Pattillo and Stan Iceland. The first part is with Stan and we examine a $20 Newspaper stamp with such a clear impression, we wondered if it was faked. As always we also ask everyone how to make money with stamp collecting. Enjoy
Welcome to episode #126 - Today we talk about a Persident that gets no love - also no stamps (well he got 2 stamps because you cant just skip over him). Yes we discuss Andrew Johnson who was impeached but you know what - it is an interesting story. Has a bit to do with what is going on now also.
Probably will never get a #stampworthy but his story is interesting.
Also - this is a bit late as we moved our offices. We are back up and running.
Welcome to Episode #125. This week we tear apart the results of the Linns Poll on the design of the US postage stamps of 2016. (5 minute mark)
Welcome to episode #124 - Hip Stamp is a new service for stamp collectors to buy and sell stamps. We have Justin Beard - the Chief Operating officer, on by phone to tell us about it. We are always interested in the stamp market and this company may give eBay a run for the philatelic market. (20 Minute Marker). We also talk about Official stamps and also a good conversation on soaking stamps. (9 minute marker)................ Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #123. Today we speak with Charles Beard who is the president of the COMPEX Chicagoland Stamp Show. He gives us a tour of his store (yes he still has a stamp store so support him here) and the stamp show (minute marker 28). We also discuss indepth the Pan American Exposition of 1901 including its stamps, the inverts and how to expertise this very attractive issue. (minute marker 7). Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #122 from WESTPEX (Burlingame California) Where we are once again asking dealers "HOW DO YOU MAKE MONEY IN STAMP COLLECTING?" (3 minute mark).
Welcome to episode #121. We are at Steve Pattillo's Anaheim Stamp Show (right accross the street fro Disney land) asking dealers the question: "How do you make money in stamp collecting?" This is NEED TO KNOW information for anyone who wants to sell stamps or become a stamp dealer. Enjoy (6 minute mark)
Welcome to episode #120. Today we discuss other collectable markets but specifically MAGIC THE GATHERING which is a collectable card game, sort of like Baseball Cards but -pause for effect- different. (9 minute marker). We also discuss 100 years ago this month, when the USA entered World War One and faught its first battle with the Germans - and it was (wait for it) on the tiny island of Guam (4 minute marker). We also answer a few listener emails.
Welcome to episode #119. We are very happy to have Scott English, the APS Executive Director to discuss Stamp Collecting and the back story on the Mc Coy C3a which is going to auction very soon. (9 minute mark) We also discuss the 27th ammendment and its very interesting story - how does this apply to philately you may ask? Well The United States did issue a few stamps on the US Constitution - so there (3 minute mark)
Welcome to Episode #118. They say that Stamp Collecting is the food of life. Well actually I just made that up but it does make a great transition to the new Mexican Food stamps coming out (5 minute marker) as well as the stamps from Bangeladesh, Malasia and the Philippines for Jack Fruit (18 minutmark). After listening to this podcast, tell us if you are hungry.
Welcome to episode #116. 100 years ago this week the Tzar abdicated. We discuss this as well as the 1915 STAMP "COINS" or Stamp Money and why it was issued (spoiler - because they didnt want to use their silver and gold) (8 minute marker). We also discuss other stuff including stamp albums.
Welcome to episode #115. This week we do a full on #StampWorthy for Bass Reeves (7 minute marker). His story is great. We also open email and have some fun discussions on it.
So what can I say. Just a short note to say we will be here next week when our Fantastic Engineer can record all the great stuff we have to say - the not so great stuff also. See you next week.
Welcome to Episoide #114. After a brief discussion on Water Bears we dedicate this episode to the marines that fought on Iwo Jima 72 years ago. It isnt all serious though.
Welcome to episode #113 - our ARIPEX Edition (The Mesa Arizona Stamp Show - February 2017). We talk with everyone - take a listen and enjoy.
Welcome to Episode #112 - We have a special guest - Lothar Vallot who will discuss German Stamps (5 minute mark) and Little House on the Prarie also has an anniversary (3 Minute mark) - Also Lothar weighs in on last weeks epic battle addressing Pearls?
At the end we have a love song from Axis of Awsome for Valentines Day (LISTENER WARNING - It has the "S" word in it)
Welcome to Episode #111. This week we talk about a great campy movie called the Manderine Murders (minute 5 mark). Tom starts a new section on "CURRENT EVENTS and it results in a talk about the Canadian Black History month stamp verses the US one - Epic battle. (Minute 11 mark). We also have an indepth converstaion about Fancy Cancels (36 minute mark)
Welcome to episode #110. We discuss women in history with Bessie Colman who is not only one of the first female pilots but also the first black (afro-american) pilot and appears on Scotts #2956 (Minute marker 11). We also discuss the odd tale of Jim Bridger from the Legends of the West sheet as well as Jerimiah Johnston (18 minute marker). We also answer a question from one of our listeners on what the difference between Printers Waste and a true Error (minute marker 27).
Welsome to Episode #109. We have a call in interview with the widly respected Richard Lehmann of Forbes Magazine (At the 24 minute mark). He speaks about the values of stamps and a new site working on stamp valuations. He also discusses stamp values for DEAD countries. We also discuss Fairy tales on stamps (4 minute mark) and Tom tells us all about Disney pins and how they are traded (16 minute mark).
Welcome to Episode #108. We recorded at Orcoexpo and had a great time - Listen in and enjoy.
Welcome to Episode 107. We discuss a cool autographed pair of Pluto Souvinoir sheets signed by Neil deGrasse Tyson - the astrophysicist and host of the TV Show COSMOS. (at the 18 minute mark). If that wasnt enough, Stamp Show Steve discusses how to put on a stamp show. Great information to people or stamp clubs who want to do this (starts at the 33 minute mark).
Welcome to Episode #106. Today we discuss an amazing lady: Madam CJ Walker and how she was the first self made female millionaire in the USA. She was also black which makes this accomplishment even more interesting (Starts at the 5 minute mark). We also discuss stamp collecting in Holland with our guest Marcell Slieker (9 minute mark). lastly under our "expert topic" we discuss magnification and how to use a good magnifiier to detect regummed and reperforated stamps (26 minute mark).
Episode #105 - Merry Christmas with Caj, Dawn, Tom, George and Brian. We do discuss stamps (the 1898 Christmas stamp of Canada) but otherwise it is just conversation about Life, the Universe and Everything - Including Chickens (Listen to the end).
Welcome to episode #104. This week we pay tribute to John Glenn, Astronaut and space pioneer (6 minute mark). We also discuss Zeppelin (9 minute mark) but you can also skip ahead to the discussion of Zeppelin stamps, why they are so valuable, what to watch out for and their value (at the 19 minute mark).
Also, Stamp Show Here Today has started a KIVA team - it is an easy way to contribute to reduce world suck. Check it out at KIVA.com and if you contribute be sure to click to join the Stamp Show Here Today team. If you forget to do this - dont worry, you can move your contribution to the team after the fact. AND IN THE END, YOU GET YOUR MONEY BACK!
Welcome to episode #103. This week we talk about the 21st amendment which was the repeal of prohibition (7 minute mark). It is facinating how prohibition effected so much. From women getting the vote to the establishment of the income tax. Also we speak with David Coogle who operates one of the largest auction companies in the world (24 minute mark). He discusses the state of the market and gives some great tips to stamp purchasing.
Welcome to Episode #102. We talk about this day in history with Albert Einstein, John Marshall - who he was and the 40 cent stamp that bears his likeness (with a discussion on the WET and DRY printing of the stamp) and a GREAT interview with Andy and Christoph giving information that anyone selling stamps at auction MUST KNOW.
Welcome to episode #101 of our CHICAGOPEX EXTRAVAGANZA. Also our friend Stanley Piller makes a brief apperance. Enjoy...............................
Welcome to our Episode #100 Extravaganza. We discuss the Gettysburg address (with and without the H) as well as some great interviews from the San Jose Stamp Show - Filatelic Fiesta (yes they spell it with an F). Enjoy.
Welcome to episode 96 (Only 4 more to #100 - wahoo). This episode discusses the new Animal Planet TV Show on the US Duck Stamp Art competition. It was on September 24th but is in repeats. It is titled the Million Dollar Duck and after listening you will see why. Also the regular stuff like emails and Caj's Corrections.
Welcome to Episode 95 - we will be talking about the Customs stamp issue of 1887, why it failed and just how many bottles of tequila you can bring in from Mexico. We also discuss soaking stamps. Our thanks to the STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW podcast for giving us some needed info.
Welcome to episode #94. This week we talk about the Mad Magazines 1964 MORE TRASH faux postage stamps - including the infamous Dag Hammarskjold parody stamp. We also answer listener emails as well as take an early look at the US Post Office's 2017 stamp issues. Also there is a talk with the Youth Coordinator for SESCAL's youth area. Enjoy.
Welcome to episode #93. This week we were at the SESCAL Stamp Show. I hope you enjoy this special episode and the conversations.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today episode 92. We discuss the first bulk mailing campaign done by abolitionists in 1835. We also discuss Lysander Spooner and Harriet Tubmann, Caj's corrections and our expert topic is on the philatelic market place with our guest Ray Martin.
Welcome to Episode #91 - PORN!! Well actually it is about the Comstock law and the censorship of the mails but PORN sounds better. We also discuss Ida Craddock who got caught up in all of it in 1902 - she may have been strange but she did not deserve what she went through. We also discuss FINE, VERY FINE and etc in centering of stamps as well as listener emails and Caj's corrections.
Welcome to Episode #90. This week we talk about what is RARE. Not what stamps are rare but what does it mean to be RARE and what does it mean to be SCARCE. We also, as always, answer emails and have Cajs Corrections.
Welcome to episode #89. This week we have some GREAT emails from you listeners and we have a lively discussion on collecting Topical Stamps including Caj talking about chickens (again)..
Welcome to episode #88. Along with listener email and the history of Hungarian Inflation stamps, we talk all about quality and stamp grading. Our special guest is Ray Lieberman who says that stamp grading is saving stamp collecting. To subscribe to his news letter - 100J - email lieberra@Comcast.com .
Welcome to Episode #87 - This week we are back from the Portland APS Stamp Show ad we share our tales from the show. We also discuss some questions including how to spot a reperforated stamp and how to sell your collection.
Welcome to episode #86. Nothing more to say, we are all very tired from getting back from the APS Stamp Show in Portland so it is a bit short. We did enjoyed meeting many listeners there so - Thank you to all who came to the booth and said "Hi".
Welcome to Episode #85. Today we talk a lot about Ice cream and BIG MIKE. The experts talk about the Parcel Post stamps of 1913 also but lets face it, Big Mike!!!
Welcome to episode #84 - one that I (Caj) have been looking forward to doing as I love Alexander Hamilton's story, his life and times. The podcast will discuss who this fellow is and then use this as an introduction to him being on the 30 cent Bank Note stamp - which is a stamp with many varieties and is very worthy of the expert topic it has been give. Enjoy....
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #83. This week we discuss negotiating for stamps, magic cards, Disney pins, automobiles and everything else that is for sale. We have been in the stamp business a very long time and together with some top negotiator's lists, we have assembled a must listen for anyone who wants to enhance their powers to negotiate.
Episode #82 - Everything a stamp collector needs to know about Patent Medicine stamps, Cocaine, Morphine, Jamaican Ginger and other stuff that will curl your toes (the real stuff will curl more than that!). Also some emails, and as always - Caj's Corrections. PICTURES WILL BE POSTED TO YOUTUBE at our channel - StampShowHereToday.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 81. We will have a discussion this week on eBay shipping (sellers) with some handy tricks, what to do and not to do and how to protect the stamps in shipping. We will also discuss those forgotten ladies who made the post office run (the dead letter office in particular) while the men were off at war (the Civil War). Also see our YouTube on DEAD LETTER LADIES for a more complete discussion with pictures.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #80. Today we will be discussing SELLING YOUR STAMPS. We will be dealing in particular with selling your stamps to a stamp dealer, both the advantages and disadvantages. After listening to this episode, you will be able to make a better decision on whether this is right for your collection. We also answer our listener emails as well as other topics on stamp collecting.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #79. In this episode we explore some off the wall facts about stamps, stamp collecting and the post office. In addition we have a call live from the floor of New York 2016 Stamp Show with Scott Murphy.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode 78. This episode has run a little bit late due to NY Stamp Show 2016. This week we are discussing women in the postal service throughout its history, Caj's corrections, answering listener e-mails and out expert topic (40:00) is on the identification of blue paper stamps. We now have a YouTube channel that will have explanations and pictures that you can view on our various subjects. You can check out the YouTube channel HERE.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today episode 77. In this episode we will be discussing the first day ceremony releases at the World Stamp Show in New York, Caj's corrections, a listener e-mail regarding when to remove stamps from covers, and our expert topic is a discussion with Richard Lehmann of Stamp Finder as we discuss both his take on the current US stamp market as an investment opportunity and Stamp Finders great new tools to help dealers and collectors to connect at the show. You can visit the Stamp Finder website HERE.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today episode 76. All caught up! This officially clears out our backlog of episodes and from here on out we will be back to our weekly schedule. Thank you to all of our listeners who trudged through while we missed weeks and released several episodes per week. In this episode we discuss the best stamps of 2015, Linn's Stamp News value reporting, Caj's corrections, and our expert topic of the week is about U.S. special printings.
Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today episode 75! This week we have special guest Gary Greenberg of US Stamp Shop joining us. In this episode we will be discussing NY World stamp show stamp releases from the USPS, 500 years of the Royal Mail Service, Australia's creation of a modern rarity, a short conversation about perforation detection software, and stampless mail.
Hey Listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, episode 74! In this episode we will be discussing the I.G. report on political mailings, missing C3a found, the federal duck stamp controversy, Caj's corrections, and our expert topic is about finest known stamps.
Hey Listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 73! In this episode we have special guest Brian Hunt from Hunt and Company Stamps joining us to discuss a comparison of Venetian glass to stamp collecting and exhibiting, a continuation of our CSAC discussion, Caj's corrections, a discussion on the stamp market, stamp databases for business purposes, and auction issues.
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 72!!! After a bit of a vacation break, we are back and with a slightly different format. Our intro evolves into a talk on the Confederate Club and the St. Louis Stamp Show and Expo (0:01); Stamp News – World Stamp Show 2016 (15:15); Stamps without a country name (16:15); Caj’s Corrections (20:07); and our Expert Topic is on Cuban stamps (25:31).
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode 71! This episode, we will be talking about Stamp News - Mail Resumes to Cuba (2:42); #stampstories #dearUSPS (7:44); Caj's Corrections (38:20); and our Expert Topic is on the how and why of photographing your collection (39:54).
Hey listeners! Thank you for your patience; our editor Geoff has been sick this last week, but now we are back at it! Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 70. This week, we will be talking about Stamp News - Upright Jenny Sheets Sell BIG on eBay (3:14); #stampstories #NewYorkStampShow2016 updates (15:04); Caj's Corrections (16:27); and our Expert Topic this week is a discussion on gum conditions including self sticks, otherwise known as self adhesive or "pressure sensitive adhesive" stamps (26:46).
Hey listeners, Welcome To Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 69! This week we will be talking about Stamp News - The Top USPS Customers of 2015 (1:53); #stampstories #springbreak (5:40); Caj's Corrections (6:43); and our expert topic this week is actually an interview with past guest and longtime friend of Stamp Show Here Today, Wayne Youngblood of Regency Superior Auctions (14:32).
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 68! This week we will be talking about Stamp News – the USPS is making another rarity (2:30); #stampstories
famouscollectors (8:00); Caj’s Correections (15:54); and our Expert Topic this
week is all about collecting; specifically, why do we do it? (23:43)
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 67! This week, we will be talking about Stamp News: USPS Postal Rates Are Going Down (2:36); #StampStories #ARIPEX2016 (10:50); Caj’s Corrections (12:32); and our Expert Topic this week is all about International Reply Coupons and Ponzi Schemes (19:48).
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, episode 66! This week, after a really long intro, we will be talking about Stamp News - a brand new ten cent coil for $50.00 (12:10); #stampstories #leapyear (17:28); Caj's Corrections (19:50); and this week's expert topic is on the Top 10 Stamp Lottery Mistakes we commonly see here at PSE (22:50).
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, episode 65! Sorry we are a couple days late; we are currently at ARIPEX! This week, we will be talking about Stamp News - A Smithsonian throwaway gets a new life (2:27); #stampstories #yourfreaksanderrors (9:24); Caj's Corrections (15:37); and our Expert Topic is about using the internet and stamp collecting (20:35).
Hello listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 64! This week we will be talking about Stamp News - The Countries' Smallest Post Office (1:18); #StampStories #Topicals (3:37); Caj's Corrections (7:02); and our Expert Topic is our Top Ten List of the best, most important books you should own and read as a stamp collector (12:03).
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode 63! This week we will be talking about Stamp News – stats on New York Stamp Show 2016 (2:07); #stampstories #freaksanderrors updates (8:55); Caj’s Corrections (12:58); and our expert topic of the week is all about a sometimes daunting topic – coil stamps (14:42).
Hello listeners and welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 62! This week we will be talking about Stamp News - New Designs Revealed (2:40), #stampstories #stampvotes (11:10), Caj's Corrections (22:15), and our expert topic of the week is on different classes of U.S. Mail (23:55).
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 61! Quick side note; if you noticed and/or are confused, last episode Jessica said "Episode 61" during the introduction last week, and Dawn says "Episode 60" in this episode; as promised, we switched episodes to bring you the ORCOEXPO 2016 episode as close as possible to the show and after this episode we will be back in order. This week, we will be talking about Stamp News: Rates Go Up Everywhere! (2:42); #stampstories #winterfun (10:23); Caj's Corrections (12:11); and our expert topic of the week is all about First Day Covers, referred to as FDCs, as well as Event Covers (16:20).
Hello listeners and welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 60! In case you notice, Jessica says 61; we swapped episodes to bring you ORCOEXPO the Wednesday after the show. This entire show is dedicated to ORCOEXPO 2016 where we set up and recorded LIVE on the show floor! We talk about our favorite SSHT moments from our first year, the things we found at the show, and Jessica brings a handful of great interviews from the floor, including an update from Mark Swiakala of "Freaks and Errors"!
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 59! This week we will be talking about Stamp News – Vote for your favorite US Stamp (2:26); #stampstories #newyearsresolutions (5:20); Caj’s Corrections (11:18); and our expert topic this week is all about President Roosevelt and stamps (16:44).
Hello listeners, Merry Christmas from Stamp Show Here Today and welcome to Episode 58! This week we will be talking about Stamp News: an interview with the International Society of Worldwide Stamp Collectors (2:04); #StampStories #LetterstoSanta (6:10); Caj's Corrections and Updates (9:56); and our expert topic of the week is on Post Offices in China (12:20). Stay tuned through the credits to hear a special new take on a classic Christmas song brought to you by Action Aid!
Hello listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 57! This week we will be talking about Stamp News - Who is Eduardo Munez - an interview with the writer (2:02); #stampstories #freaksanderrors Freaks and Errors the movie met their kickstarter goals with a little help (11:18); Caj's Corrections, a listener question, an ORCOEXPO update from Stampshow Steve and more (13:09); and our Expert Topic is on blackblot stamps, all those stamps that even though they might be in the catalog, just don't really belong in a collection (29:32).
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 56! This week we will be talking about Stamp News: Who is Eduardo Munez (another stamp movie!!!) (2:00); #Stamp Stories #Freaks and Errors the Movie Kickstarter Update (7:44); Caj's Corrections (and some loose ends) (11:17) and our expert topic of the week is the promised part 2 of selling stamps on EBAY(24:42).
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 55!!! This episode comes to you a little late, as we recorded and edited it over the Thanksgiving break. This week, we will be talking about Stamp News: In Memoriam (2:40); #stampstories #kickstarter #freaksanderrors (2:58); Caj's Corrections (4:00); and our expert topic is a special interview with Mark Cwiakala, the director and creator of Freaks and Errors: A Rare Collection, the first and only movie about stamp collecting! (7:15)
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, episode 54! This week we will be talking about Stamp News: A postmaster in the Hague accidentally turns his home into a dead letter office (3:35); #Stamp Stories #Kickstarter #freaksanderrorsfilm (11:02); Caj’s Corrections and Updates (15:30); and our expert topic of the week is an unexpected part two to Cocaine, Marijuana, Tax Stamps and Stamp Collecting in an interview with special guest Rob Henak, the only Philatelist to have his collection of Marijuana stamps featured in Playboy! (20:27)
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 53! This week we will be talking about Stamp News: Crime Strikes HR Harmer; #Stamp Stories #Hedy Lamarr #StampWorthy; Caj’s Corrections and Updates; and our expert topic of the week is a deep back of the book topic, Medicine Tax Stamps.
Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 52! This week we will be talking about Stamp News: The New Scott Catalogs are Coming (4:49); #Stamp Stories #Your First Time (14:00); Caj’s Corrections and Updates (21:02); and our expert topic of the week is Stamp Color History (29:28).