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 If you are an internet philatelic dealer, or sell stamps via online auction sites, please consider joining the IPDA. *** link removed ***
Please read the rules on posting linksAll IPDA members are respected Internet Philatelic Traders bound by a strict code of ethics with whom collectors can deal with confidence. Membership is US$20 annually. The IPDA is an affiliate member of the APS.  Regards, Rod (proudly a member of the IPDA) |
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| Edited by koalastamps - 12/11/2012 06:04 am |
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Who are the people to contact when a member does not abide by the [so-called] Code of Ethics ? And what does the Code of Ethics include ?  |
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| Edited by Londonbus1 - 12/13/2012 04:36 am |
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Hi Londonbus1,
Why are you angry ? |
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| Edited by koalastamps - 12/13/2012 6:53 pm |
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Hi to the moderator who removed the above link,
Presumably you believe it's a 'drive by' link, even though it's not my site.
Just to let you know that in this case (and I'm personally not offended) I believe the measure is rather draconian. |
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Koalastamps, Me angry ? Nah ! Just that I feel the actions of one member are not entirely proper but it could be a misunderstanding on his part. Which is why I asked my 2 questions. Can you help me out? [With answers] Regarding the link. This measure is hardly draconian, indeed it's the opposite. I wish all groups and forums would introduce this kind of ruling. It is one of the rules [which should always be read before posting]  and helps make the SCF the excellent group it is. Londonbus1 |
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Presumably you believe it's a 'drive by' link, even though it's not my site. Hello, Rod. Good to see you here as well as on StampWants! The moderators are volunteers. So they don't have to go investigating every link, the restrictions on new members posting links is reasonable. I encourage you to let everybody know about YOU first. When everybody gets more comfortable, it's a lot easier to accept your recommendations regarding other dealers/collectors/websites...  k |
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Hi Londonbus1, The very reason I included a link to the IPDA website was so that you could investigate it further, and by visiting there your questions will be answered. When my posts are up to 50 I'll immediately restore the link. For now use Google to find the link.  |
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I encourage you to let everybody know about YOU first. Hi everybody! Want to know more about me - just press my KoalaStamps profile link - it's all there, an abridged version of War and Peace. |
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Who are the people to contact when a member does not abide by the [so-called] Code of Ethics ? Alan Devine Australia : ipda.valrider @ devalri.com Chairman / CLO Bill Lehr USA : jobi @ collector.org Secretary / APS Rep |
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And what does the Code of Ethics include ?
- To always purchase and sell philatelic material at reasonable and fair prices, giving due consideration to prevailing market conditions and factors and any risk that may be involved in buying philatelic material
- To refrain from knowingly dealing in or holding stocks of stolen philatelic material; To refrain from knowingly dealing in counterfeit philatelic material except where the member has publicly and clearly stated that the item(s) for sale are counterfeit
- To provide buyers of all material with a written description which, to the best of the members knowledge, accurately and completely describes the condition, identification and specification of the items for sale
- To be truthful in all dealings with sellers and buyers and in all advertising and displays of philatelic material
- When requested, to give customers advice on philatelic matters which is to the best of the members knowledge is correct, and to refrain from making false or misleading statements, and to always refer the customer another source of information, when the matter is not the members area of knowledge or expertise
- To publicly guarantee a full refund of the purchase price of any philatelic material purchased whenever a customer expresses dissatisfaction with the material supplied.
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