Engraved
Veteran Owned, and 4th Generation Collector.
We want to make sure our pricing is accurate and competitive. It is also very important to us that all our stamps listed are of good quality and accurate, per Scott number.
When I purchase stamps I get excited to get that one I've been looking for and don't want to feel like I drained the bank to do it. I want to make sure you feel the same. Stamp collecting should be affordable and fun.
GRADING/CONDITION We try our best to follow industry standards and Catalogue guidelines in regards to centering. If a stamp is centered between a F and F-VF, we'll list it at a the lower grade. Condition of the stamp is also important. Large creases, thins and severely cut stamps get removed.
LISTING DESCRIPTION Our way of listing is to try and be as informative as we can so you know what you are buying from us. Below, are some of the acronyms we use in our listing and what they describe. Be sure to read the description for additional information.
HR Hinge Remanent - This means there is either a Hinge, envelope or something else on the back, but typically it is a hinge or part of a hinge. We try to make sure to remove all HR. If we're worried of damaging glue or thinning the stamp we will leave it.
HM Hinge Mark - Visible hinge mark larger than what Scott deems as a light hinge mark.
LHM Light Hinge Mark - Faint impression over a small area.
OG Original Glue - Original glue on stamp but has been disturbed. Either by Hinge or something else.
MNH - Mint Never Hinged, Unused stamp that has never been hinged, and original glue has not been disturbed.
USED - Canceled, Pre-canceled, CTO, does not have Original Glue
UNUSED - Original glue, No cancel visible to eye and/or signoscope.
VG - Very Good, design of stamp is way off center, Frame lines of stamp touch perf holes or edge of stamp.
F - Fine, stamp design and frame lines are quite off center on 1 or 2 sides and are close to perforations.
F-VF - Fine-Very Fine, Stamp design and frame lines are close to center but a little off.
VF - Very Fine, Stamps are well centered. Note- catalogue prices are valued for VF Stamps.
XF - Extremely Fine, Stamps centered within millimeters on all 4 sides.
FAULTS If there are faults we'll make sure to add it to the description. Some stamps that tell a story are worth keeping in our opinion, even if a perf is missing.
The best part of stamp collecting isn't just filling a space but the stories and history that are attached to the stamps in your collection. Stamp collecting brings an interest in art, history, topics, etc... and teaches an attention to detail most hobbies don't require. This is one of the reasons we love collecting.
All of our stamps are stored upright and properly in a controlled environment. Safe from bugs and sunlight. They are organized in a fashion to provide fast and accurate shipping.
We use full spectrum lighting, set at 5000 degrees kelvin to imitate white light, to help show you it's true color. It is important to us, to ensure accurate color representation, as well as clear details of our listings. We also us safe water mark fluid and signoscopes to verify water marks.
If you have any questions, need help, looking for a specific item (country), just want to let us know how we're doing, or how we can do better, please send us a message.
You can also contact us at rworthy@engravedphilately.com
Integrity, Customer Service, and Accuracy is our most important task at Engraved! Thank you for your business, it is very much appreciated and we hope to create repeat, long lasting customers.
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