Nyt Op-Ed Piece On Stamp Collecting

I think the consensus that his collection was never worth that much was based not upon the picture, but his description of his collection, which seemed to be him getting FDC and Plate Blocks etc in his youth. Which could not have been pre 1940's. And his expectation for a huge value seem to be based on the fact that when HE was collecting stamps from 70 years prior were worth money, so the same would apply when his stamps reached the age of 70 years or so

Here is a link to a more positive article about collecting in the general press

http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-art...mp-collector

Thanks for posting the link - an excellent piece that also deserves to be read on its own merits, irrespective of the connection to philately.

Last week I was in e-mail contact with NYT editors several times. They told me they planned to publish my letter, but two days later the Las Vegas shootings occurred, so I expect quite a bit of delay while they deal with letters on bigger issues. In the course of that dialog, I raised the stock photo question, they told me they would check, and after several hours' delay they replied that it was not stock and shot specifically for this op-ed piece.

The letter was just published.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/11/...nt-dead.html

Very nice. I hope it sparks even more interest, or at least extended conversation. Congrats.

CJ, nice rebuttal - short and to the point and therefore probably effective. Thanks for doing it and I am glad it was published!

Thank you. Well said.

Great job. Thanks for putting that together.

Outstanding

Awesome!

Congratulations, CJ, and thank you. I appreciated the effort but didn't think actual publication was possible, even though the letter was very well written. You proved me wrong!

*applause*

Nice job, Christopher!

There are always a lot of armchair advisors, but it takes real action to do our part to promote philately.

Little things that might make a big difference:

Bring unwanted stamp publications to your doctor's office, where there is WAY TOO LITTLE decent reading material for a captive audience! You might even insert a flyer or two of YOUR local stamp club's meeting locations and contact info.

Contact your area scout leaders, church, civic organizations and senior centers regarding your availability to talk about philately at a forum, scout function, or other meeting of potential collectors. Have ready basic starter kits, packets of stamps and related supplies, easy to assemble as many items get donated or we have on hand as seasoned collectors.

Find out when or where area home-schoolers convene (formerly in conventions or informally at related events like home shows, fairs, community centers, etc.) The huge educational benefits stamp collecting offers to parents and other educators is not hard to point out.

Your stamp club might be given a free table at a Homeschooler Show or similar convention, just ask or volunteer your assistance! Get to know who knows who and there will be many referrals! Experience also shows that too many stamps given too freely dilute the interest quickly. A slow but steady acquisition rate keeps newer collectors interested longer.

--Jim
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Some good ideas. I like the one about bringing literature to doctors offices!