Roll Call How Many APS Members ???

Just out of curiosity..i would like to know any members of the American Philatelic Society beside myself on the chat..Phil APS # 070059 since 1973 (life member at last)

#206990.....since 05'

#134693 since 1984, now a life member

I'm 184124. I had a much earlier number but lost it during a period of complete insanity during which I let my membership expire. I've taken years of therapy, and it won't happen again!

Just got back into stamps a few years ago after a long hiatus. Joind APS last year (213106).

Just joined this year, have not heard a thing from them, no card, no circuts and no mag. Must take awhile. I am looking forward to the circuts, I have heard good things about them.

Okay, guys. Explain to me what circuits are and why it would be advantageous to join the A.P.S.???? What will a membership open up for me in the world of stamp collecting?? Inquiring Minds Gotta Know!
Thanks!
Gussyboy1

Gussy - check out the APS website at http://www.stamps.org/index.htm

The circuits are books with stamps being sold by members. You get a box of the books once a month or so. You buy the ones you like and send the box on to the next member. You get to see what you're buying and the prices are usually competitive. You can also buy from the online stamp store. The material in the store is usually a little more costly, but the quality is generally higher as well. The other benefits are shown on the website. One of the biggest benefits is that you are supporting the hobby by supporting the APS!

Zaro - your application has to go through the process. Your name is listed in the journal in the month after you reply. If there are no member objections, then you are accepted. Your APS membership number is as good as gold in the industry. The process is a method to keep deadbeats out of the society.

Gussy....

The monthly stamp magazine is well worth the cost of dues.....plus, you can take advantage of the incredible collectors library, the expertising service, the circuit books and much, much more.

APS Hq is 300 miles from my door..i have been out there 3 times...the first two times the HQ was still in beautiful State College Pa. Recently it is an lower rent district..the old match factory in historic Bellefonte Pa. approx 15 miles away from State College...why a non profit organization would go into the real estate business is beyond many of us...but they bought the historic match factory and its a money pit on a flood plain..now they own it ! APS hq is like a candy store for stamp collectors...between the library and the sales division you really need two full days to do it justice...the time just flies..i hope some of you can make the pilgrimage some time...if you are passing through central Pennsylvania you would be crazy not to stop in !