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To generalize, all the special printings were sold to collectors, in very small quantities, and rarely used. To come across one, let alone several used ones, should be the alert that your stamps are the normal printings and the additional generalization to always assume you have the most common variety and work to eliminate that possibility, rather than assuming the most valuable type and working in the other direction. It will lead to far fewer disappointments. |
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Of course that's so true it's how I always see it …
The second stamp is the only one glows under uv light and the second last one the back of it is different to all the one I have … which is about more the fifty it's the odd one out of all the ones I have and seen … which is a lot :) |
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In my opinion the best way to approach IDing stamps is with the assumption that you have the most common variety. This prevents 'confirmation bias' where our judgement is influenced incorrectly, basically convincing ourselves that we have something special. And as John mentioned, it also helps prevents constant disappointment. There is no doubt that finding a less common stamp is an exciting part of our hobby, but most of us will never, ever find a rarity. So in my opinion our hobby should not seek to promote this aspect and instead encourage things we know we can deliver 100% of the time, like the intrinsic values of learning about history, culture, and geography.
It is like promoting art collecting with the hope of finding a Rembrandt in a garage sale instead of collecting for the love of the art itself. Don |
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Thank you Don well said mate!! I totally agree and thank you for your fair advice … I got lots of stamps that had been collected by our family over generations… I am great full for the opportunity to be talking to someone like yourselves (you/ John) who has lots of knowledge and it's my whole purpose I love learning from you guys … I will take all said on board but it doesn't mean I agree with everything tho but that's for me to decide taking into account many factors … regardless I am always appreciative and respectful… Many Thanks Roni |
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