First Day Covers – Produce, Collect, Buy, Sell
From PTS Member, Brian Austin of Brian Austin Covers, a new dealer and PTS member in his own right, but has been in the trade since 1985....
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- Jul 30
- 2 min
Counterfeit Stamp Scanner from Royal Mail
Scan your stamps to check they are genuine. 25th July 2024 PTS Member, Royal Mail have introduced a new 'Counterfeit Stamp Scanner"...
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- Jul 16
- 2 min
"Always read every letter and look carefully at every marking."
From Gold PTS Member, Stephen T. Taylor First published August, 2022. We asked Stephen T. Taylor about the best items that have crossed...
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- Jun 26
- 2 min
Top Philatelic Accessories
Guest Blog by PTS Member, Dauwalders First published July, 2022, revised 26th June 2024. If you are looking for a sophisticated means to...
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- Jun 20
- 3 min
Jean de Sperati - New Discoveries
An insight into Jean de Sperati ahead of "Sperati’s Art of Philately: New Discoveries" auction, June 21, 2024 at 18:00 CET brought to you...
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- Jun 13
- 4 min
Are you ready for insurer's questions?
Guest blog from Naomi Court at PTS Member, Wardrop & Co 13th June, 2024 Are you thinking of insuring your collection for the first time,...
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- Apr 30
- 5 min
1,050 Reasons to Attend Virtual Stampex
Join us at https://stampex.vfairs.com 30th April 2024 39 Booths to explore The Booth Hall and Society Hall include a wide of dealers,...
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- Apr 25
- 2 min
Meet Stampcurio
Meet the PTS Member, Priszcilla of Stampcurio Philately Auction 24th April 2024 I am Priszcilla, the all-rounder of Stampcurio Philately...
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- Apr 22
- 3 min
Taking action for a healthier planet and brighter future.
This Earth Day 2024, 22nd April, the Philatelic Traders' Society have, for the third year running, partnered with Ecologi to fund the...
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- Apr 15
- 4 min
100 Years of British Commemorative Stamps
Guest blog from Andy Bowden at PTS Member, Sedbergh Stamps First published 11th April, 2024, Edited 15th April 2024 The 23rd of April...
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- Mar 27
- 5 min
A Case Against NFT's
Guest Article by Barbados Stamps Article first written in August 2022 but my thoughts are still relevant in March 2024. Back in 2022, in...
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- Mar 11
- 2 min
How to buy discounted postage, safely
Guest blog from David Waldie at PTS Member, Philatelink 11th March, 2024 You may have seen some postal horror stories in the news about...
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- Mar 2
- 1 min
#xtremephilately
Extracts from #xtremephilately exhibit at Stampex at the BDC 2022 Thank you to our contributors: Richard Philatelist, StampCat, the Punk...
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- Feb 22
- 2 min
Let's Discuss Frugal Exhibiting
2022 Stampex Show Guide Article by Ian McMahon First published September, 2022. Many people over the years have complained about the high...
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- Feb 9
- 3 min
To soak or not to soak, that is the question.
One of the most common questions we receive from new collectors is whether or not you should soak stamps off of the envelope they came...
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- Jan 30
- 3 min
What to look for when trying to find a trustworthy Stamp Dealer
Guest blog from Tracy at Gold PTS Member, Empire Philatelists First published 28th January, 2021. First, and foremost, whether you are...
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- Jan 13
- 3 min
Why submit a stamp for expertising?
Getting a stamp expertised is an essential step for collectors, particularly when dealing with high-value or rare stamps. An expert...
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- Jan 2
- 2 min
5 reasons to collect stamps in 2024!
. Historical Significance:Â Stamps often depict significant events, personalities, or themes from history. Collecting them can be like...
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- Dec 21, 2023
- 2 min
Christmas Inspired Stamps
No matter where you are in the world, Christmas stamps are a beloved tradition that brings joy and beauty to the holiday season. From...
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- Dec 20, 2023
- 2 min
How stamps can make your Christmas even more magical…
During the Christmas holidays, your stamp album can turn itself into a fascinating journey through history and geography, offering a...
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