Is Anyone A Member Of The Precancel Stamp Society?

With the recent increase in precancel postings I was wondering if anyone was a member of the PSS? Also, I am wishing to obtain state specific precancel lists for Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California. For those of you in the know, I do not need Kansas because there are only 3 towns along Route 66 & only 2 had precancels.

Not a member, but have thought of it a few times. Thing is, I really hate joining clubs only because I usually have to make extra time for them.

I have been a member but not cuurrently. I do plan on rejoining the PSS.

WpgLwr, I would imagine the time would be minimal for the PSS. For me it would be for the publication & access to info.

Warrehouse, I have debated whether or not to join the PSS and a few other specialty societies. That might mean dropping some as well. Interests change focus from time to time.

Probably, but there is always the remembering to send the new dues in, finding the time to read the newsletter, etc.

Funny enough, but I was once a member of a stamp society, and it seemed to me that whenever their magazine would come in, it would arrive at a time when I was busy doing something else, so it would get set aside. Next thing I know, a year's gone by, it's dues time, and I still had a year's worth of magazines to read! Maybe *I'm* just too busy to make it worthwhile enough for me.

Plus it always seems like dues are due at an inopportune time or all at once.

I'm currently in the APS and the Local Post Collectors Society and have been a member of PSS. There are benefits including discounts which can negate the membership fee, and access to their libraries for research if that is part of your interest. Let alone the magazine updates you receive. I think it is worth it!

Mike

You do not have to be a member of PSS to purchase literature from them. However, you do get a modest discount on most literature sold directly by PSS if you are a member.

In addition, by joining PSS, you are also encouraging their activities, research, and publication, even if you don't have time to be directly involved.

k

khj,
That is a very good point. I was aware of the ability to purchase catalogs by nonmembers. I thought maybe I would run across someone whom already had the info I needed & I could purchase copies from them.

Yeah, I do not need to join any more societies or study groups..i think Bobgggg may have a pre cancel catalog for me..thats about as far as I have to go...still mounting the 1922 set in the album..but I have a lot of other precancels left...locals..Washington/Franklins ..nice colorful ones...i may put them on blank pages by type Franklins 9 and 11 cents etc...

I am happy to learn about pre cancels from Stamperdude and Warrehouse..already I am starting to notice the different "type' types...i don't think it will be too difficult to bring the album to completion....

philb, You're Welcome!
Any questions fell free to ask.

The one thing about precancels it brings back the excitement to collecting
US stamps and still be affordable.

Mike

Thanks Mike, and for myself its the thrill of starting out new on something ..been playing with Guatemala for 10 years..bought all the specialty books..still a novice...hard to believe some of the fanatics I have met..i will never be one of them !!