Sharksfan11... Sorry to crush your dreams, but this is not an official stamp issue of Benin. This is just a prime sample of modern bogus stamp issue. Similar bogus items (with attractive topicals) from Benin, Malawi and couple of other African countries seem to be quite plenty.
Definitely not worth $10. Maybe 1-2 cents worth...
PS. If I recall properly, Disney has limited the use of their characters in postage stamps heavily in last decades. I think that all the officially approved Disney stamps (especially post year 2000) should have one thing not visible on this item - the copyright mark followed by word Disney :lol:
Wait until August 19th and the US Postal Service will issue this one, along with stamped cards and all kinds of other promotional items related to the series:
sharksfan, I also am on the lookout for inexpensive CARS stamps for my Route 66 collection. I can't wait until next month for the 5 Disney Pixar stamps to me released.
The Pixar characters are real cute! This is another reason why I stopped collecting new issues after 2000. Technically speaking they are valid U.S. Postage stamps but every time I see another one like this I think its just another label. But then again, isn't that what a stamp is? A label to indicate postage has been paid? Sure it is. Nevertheless, in my opinion, a U.S. Postage stamp should commemorate an item or event of importance, a person of remembrance, something of significance, not a cartoon character.
I'm sure some may agree with me and many more disagree and that's OK, everyone has their opinion.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. (The exact & entire wording of the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution)
What says American freedom & spirit better than 2 best friends on a road trip together? These stamp issues can help bring more kids & the kid at heart to stamp collecting. Albeit they also do not commemorate a significant (fill in the blank) of America.
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Posted 07/16/2011 11:08 pm
