Big Changes At H.r. Harmer (From Email Received)

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to represent GPN and H. R. Harmer at the show.

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Not too surprising given the email I received from GPN last week about Harmer representation at GASS. "H. R. Harmer, the American company of the Global Philatelic has to at short notice cancel participation at the Great American Stamp Show (GASS) in Cleveland August 10-13."

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Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023


With great enthusiasm for the future of Siegel Auction Galleries, I am thrilled to announce the hiring of three new employees, effective immediately.


Charles Epting, Alison Sullivan and Alyssa Baumgardner are now members of the team in New York. Their names should be familiar to many of our clients in the stamp world. Each has played a role in promoting the hobby and bringing important collections to market.


I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about all the extraordinary individuals who are now part of the Siegel firm.


SIEGEL INTERNATIONAL TEAM (IN DALLAS)



Charles Shreve, Director, Siegel International – a veteran of the trade, Charles Shreve is responsible for all of Siegel's worldwide auctions, as well as a key contributor to our sales of U.S. stamps and covers. He has earned numerous accolades for his role in organized philately, including the Lifetime Philatelic Achievement Award from the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.


Andrew Titley, VP, Siegel International – Andrew has considerable expertise in many of those most challenging areas of worldwide philately and postal history. He has been responsible for researching and producing the scholarly descriptions of the Magnolia collections of India, Middle East and (forthcoming) French Indochina. Andrew now serves on the board of The Philatelic Foundation.


Chris Anderson, Siegel International – Chris, another veteran of the trade, is responsible for cataloging a huge portion of Siegel's offerings of worldwide stamps and covers, as well as securing consignments. Chris has a rare combination of knowledge and integrity, and he represents Siegel at many national philatelic events.


NEW YORK PHILATELIC TEAM


John Zuckerman, Senior VP – John has been with the firm for the past 27 years and is responsible not only for cataloging important collections, but also handles management of operations and IT, including our website. John has been instrumental in helping many of the world's leading collectors build and manage their collections.


Corey Long, Senior VP – Corey joined Siegel in 2008 and has combined a deep knowledge of United States philately and postal history with his personal touch in helping clients buy and sell. Corey is a contributor to the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society and represents Siegel at many national philatelic events.


Charles Epting, VP – Charles Epting was CEO/President of H. R. Harmer in New York and was responsible for sales of the "Erivan" collection of United States and Confederate States. He has also created innovative online campaigns to promote philately and his sales. At Siegel, in addition to working on traditional auctions, Charles will help direct our effort to expand online auctions using our new BidBaller platform. He is also a new member of the board of The Philatelic Foundation.


NEW YORK ADMINISTRATION TEAM


Emily Singleton, VP, Operations – Emily is responsible for managing operations, including information resources, sale administration, client relations and logistics.


Samantha Aragon, VP, Financial – Samantha is responsible for managing financial administration, including receivables and payables, client accounts, sales tax reporting and internal reporting.


Greta Lickteig, Sale Administration – Greta is relatively new to the firm but has helped to improve logistics and daily operations. She is quickly becoming a familiar voice in assisting clients with their buying and selling activity.


Alice Nemoto, Sale Administration – last year Alice transitioned from part-time to full-time work and plays a vital role in auction administration, including phone bidding, invoicing and shipping.


James Thacker, Catalog Production – James is the person responsible for our catalog and marketing images, and he also handles some of our catalog production. James is an important part of the process that produces the high-fidelity scans seen on our website and in catalogs.


Our new members in New York:


Alison Sullivan, Financial Administration and Philatelic Assistant – Alison will work closely with Samantha in financial administration to maintain the high level of accuracy and reliability clients have come to expect. As an aspiring philatelic specialist, she will also work with the philatelic team in reviewing consignments and creating catalogs and online listings.


Alyssa Baumgardner, Sale Administration and Marketing – Alyssa will not only be part of the administration team, but she will also use her considerable skills and creativity to spearhead the Siegel firm's marketing and outreach to enhance visibility of our consignors' prized material and to attract new blood to the market. She will work closely with the philatelic team to find sales, consignments, individuals and items to "pitch" in the online world.


THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT


There you have it. Thirteen of the best in the business, working together to move Siegel into the future. If you think that means I will be sitting at home reading or walking my dogs, you would be mistaken. After launching BidBaller and putting this team together, I could not be more excited about the future.


We are going to move philately beyond the traditional "stamp show" and "paper catalog" paradigm into a totally new collector experience. I spent the first 43 years of my career evolving and innovating, and I plan to spend the next 43 years doing the same. Of course, that means I will still be writing these emails at 104.


It's Labor Day, and there's no better way to honor the holiday than to honor my team. Thank you all. And thank you to our clients.



Regards,
Scott Trepel