Something different from the postman

I have received some weird envelopes on occasion, but I think this one takes the cake. I think I see $6.35.



Anyone need some stamps? BTW, the coin inside I paid $10.49 including shipping.

 

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I used to buy quite a few medals from a dealer in France, and many times, the packages had a dozen or more stamps. The odd thing about it was that most of the stamps were never canceled.

Chris

 

At the last local coin show, one or two of the stamp dealers were selling packs of old, uncanceled stamps below face value -- something like $100 for $120 worth of postage. I thought about it, but the cost savings doesn't seem worth the time you'd spend fiddling with so many stamps. If I found stamps more interesting and entertaining, it would be a fun (and money-saving!) way to indulge that interest.

 

Fabrice?

 

I have received packages like this. I have also sent some using the new $2 inverted Jenny stamps. The local PO tells me they are collector stamps, and I should not use them, but I figured it was like a free lottery ticket. They apparently printed a few sheets right side up this time on purpose, and those are worth a LOT of money. I figured I would buy a few sets and see if I would get lucky. If not, use them like normal stamps..

 

Looks like you bought something from Frank Robinson. Most of my packages from him look like this.

 

What a shame a clerk was too lazy to cancel them properly. Many stamp auction houses still do this and it always fun to receive a properly cancelled package now and then. API in Canada still uses stamps on their mailings.

 

I've gotten several like that lately. Got one coin sealed between 2 baseball cards and a half roll of tape. When I got that one I kinda figured that they were selling the exe's collection.

 

My wifes Aunt has a big bag of old stamps like that, that she inherited from her Father. Most collectors told her they're not worth much so she puts them on all her mail.

 

I use old stamps on letters. I think I've gone thru all mine from the 50s and 60s now.

 

Yep!

Chris

 

Some poor person had to count all that. Ugh!

 

Have no pity upon them Amanda......it's their job.

 

Don't forget with those old stamps you actually have to lick 'em too....

 

Or use a wet sponge/cloth, which is what the Post Office does

 

This. You can buy unused old stamps from the 1970s-1990s for less than face.

 

I do this. Occasionally I will buy a collection of stamps, usually at coin shows, and sell them to an office near me where the accounting lady loves me. I'm not even a stamp guy. I buy around $1750ish face for $500-$550, and sell it for $1200. Every quarter. Like clockwork for 3 years. She picks out "fancy ones" for her grandson and sends hundreds of client letters in her position all day every day. Funny side note, they only accept checks and cash, no plastic. Old school.