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The answer is obvious to me: USED BLOCKS Linus  |
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| Edited by Linus - 11/16/2021 09:18 am |
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I feel that Ghana, Gambia, Tuvalu, and modern Mozambique are greatly under-loved. |
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Agree. If memory serves, there was time when collecting UN stamps had a certain cache. Which for me included a "field trip" to the postal station at UN headquarters in Manhattan.
(Stopped by the UNPA in Geneva a few years ago. Much lower "tingle" factor.)
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Individual event topicals, Couple years back ran into large collection of glassines of 1963 'Freedom from hunger' stamps in mint condition. Put it together as topical collection. |
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It seems United Nations collections can't be given away. Indeed. I have a FDC collection from the 70s, and they are the most colourful and attractive ones I own. They are in great condition, no yellowing or staining, but I don't see any demand for them. I'll just hang onto them until I part with everything. |
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Here's one for Linus. I hope you don't have anything against Dunellen NJ  |
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For me its clearly modern stamps. Some of them are so beautiful, their design rich and detailed. But I dont feel there is a lot of love for modern stamps.
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Love modern EFOs. I am ok with people not loving them today, because if/when they are discovered, people will realize just how narrow a market 50 or less stamps will satisfy if there is a demand pickup. Its a firesale today IMHO.
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Linus-There was a time in the US when collecting used blocks was very popular, and many inexpensive 1900-1940 US singles are very tough to get as used blocks. |
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revcollector Yes, the popularity is not there, and I fear a lot of old used blocks have been broken up over the years. I enjoy the hunt for blocks like these two from my collection. I enjoy seeing the whole postmark on a block, and you know a good one when you see it. Just one of the ways I enjoy this hobby. Linus   |
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I have a large number of used US blocks of four that I have never found any buyers for, I agree that this currently is not a popular collecting area.
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to Casey Magoo
Thanks for showing your block. I have a bunch of those old two-cent reds in blocks. They moved a lot of mail, back in their time.
Linus |
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My pleasure. Now that I have a working scanner again (Canon Lide 400) there is no stopping me. |
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