obtaining used stamps
I collect/accumulate U S stamps, both mint and used. Due to how I purchased them from the philatelic center for the past 20 or so years I have a number of extra mint stamps. many if not most are self-adhesive.
In order to get these same stamps in used condition I am considering putting them on self-addressed envelopes and removing them when they return.
any thoughts on this?
Tom Poste
In order to get these same stamps in used condition I am considering putting them on self-addressed envelopes and removing them when they return.
any thoughts on this?
Tom Poste
Comments
If you do opt to do that.. hand carry them to the counter & request a hand cancel at the lower right or left of your letter (about 25% on the stamp) Otherwise you could end up with a single frame exhibit titled 'Post Office Use of Black Magic Markers'
An excellent example of what you are contemplating are the wondeful (and valuable) Zeppllin Flight covers created by Sieger in Lorch, Wurtenburg.
Why just ask your local postal clerk to cancel the stamps (or better yet let you use the cancelling devise) as they are. This way you won't have to deal with trying to remove the stamps from the envelopes and possibly damaging them.
I went to the post office the other day and was told that they don't do hand canceling.... just one PO, however.
I think I like the idea of trading new for used John. sounds less complicated and more authentic.
again, thanks for all of the input.....very helpful