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Downeast Stamps Closing Their Doors.

 
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Posted 05/07/2025   6:49 pm  Show Profile Check revenuecollector's eBay Listings Bookmark this topic Add revenuecollector to your friends list Get a Link to this Message
Per email from them today:


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It's with heavy hearts that we have to announce that our sale 356 was the final sale for Downeast Stamps. Gil took a hard fall in April and, despite Scott's dedicated assistance, is no longer physically able to meet the demands of reviewing thousands of lots and assembling six or seven catalogues a year. He will have his 93d birthday in July.

We are settling accounts with buyers and sellers for sale 356 and have completed sending lots for sale 356 to winning bidders. In our office we still have material from many consigners and will be making arrangements for its return.

Until Memorial Day (May 31), we will be in the office from noon to 5:00 p.m., answering phones and emails. After that we'll post an updated schedule here.

Thank you for your custom and your loyalty. Over the years, we have made many friends who have helped turn a hobby into a business that has supported the Roderick family for nearly 50 years.

Thanks!
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Posted 05/08/2025   4:22 pm  Show Profile Check docgfd's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add docgfd to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
The same announcement is at the top of their website.
Always sad to see a good dealer retire but given "He will have his 93d birthday in July," Gil had one heck of a good, blessed run !
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Posted 05/08/2025   9:47 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add gvol21 to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply

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Always sad to see a good dealer retire but given "He will have his 93d birthday in July," Gil had one heck of a good, blessed run !


Agreed - may we all be so lucky!
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Posted 05/09/2025   12:32 am  Show Profile Check Uknjay's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add Uknjay to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
I wish you the very best in retirement. I hope you find it enjoyable and refreshing. I have my own retirement. Stamps are under your skin. I am sure like myself, you will find the time to work with them. I wish good heath and happiness in the future retirement.
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Posted 05/09/2025   3:31 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add Redsfan11 to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Many thanks for your endeavors. I found some very nice things. Best wishes to you.
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Posted 05/10/2025   5:11 pm  Show Profile Check Nells250's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add Nells250 to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
I am not familiar with them, but I assume from the name they are in Maine?
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Posted 05/10/2025   8:34 pm  Show Profile Check docgfd's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add docgfd to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Yes, in Bangor.
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