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donaldo - 2008-03-20 20:38:00

re: New NZ Post rate changes I think NZ Post must follow the theory of not letting your left hand know what the right hand is doing. Seems there is a lot of confusion around, even from NZ Post itself. I can't help but think they are biting the hand that feeds them. For example Fishpond, an online business, operating solely online and mail order, uses NZ Post CAL's: 50c, $1 and $1.50. I doubt Fishpond will be happy having to pay/charge extra (for tracking labels) just to use the CAL's with NZ Post, CAL's/'stamps' provided by NZ Post especially for them. Or to take the risk of no tracking.

jaybee2003 - 2008-03-21 18:42:00

question 2 bump or not 2 bump????

warm3 - 2008-03-24 00:52:00

Re 499 America's cup Cal Don. I don't believe NZ Post have issued a 2008 America's cup CAL as per what is being offered on ebay. James Te Puni of NZ Post in Wellington told Don White of Dunedin Stamp Centre that they were produced by NZ post but I think James doesn't know what he is talking about and has got it wrong. The people at Wanganui who actually produce all the CALs say they haven't produced it and I'll believe them before I believe James Te Puni. It is frustrating however when you get such conflicting information from different NZ Post people.

regards, Steven McLachlan of Sshades Stamp Shop Ltd in Christchurch.

kiwisteven - 2008-03-24 22:46:00

Interesting info there kiwisteven I would have thought the CAL's would be produced for NZ usage rather than for international companies.
An international buyer can not postally use them so would only on- sell as a collectible.
I remain undecided until I see one and check the perfs and paper etc.

willy_hunt - 2008-03-25 11:08:00

I know very little about stamps Are old stamps with postmarks on them collectable? My mother has some she thinks are valuable (I'm sceptical). She wants me to sell them for her on TM but I don't know how to price them. Where do I go to get them valued please?

june11 - 2008-03-25 12:01:00

Thank you donaldo So if they have a postmark on them, are they still worth something? I (who knows very little about stamps) thought they had to be unused. Mother thinks they have to be used to be valuable - could you please enlighten us? Many thanks

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donaldo - 2008-03-25 15:06:00

CALS again I have been trying to find out who issued some of the latest cals. EG the planes, the bloke etc. I wrote to NZPOST and received images and all of the dates of issue. They didnt actually answer my question. I had noticed that there is a large variation in colours. According to the list provided some, like fishpond have been released 3 or 4 times so far. Blocks of 4 wont guarantee original release. Also nothing for Americas Cup in the list.

drwho3 - 2008-03-26 19:02:00

drwho We have been chasing up these as well....The Bloke is the model for Phonak (Hearing aids ) There is an add for that company on the back page of the latest AA Directory....The Planes are NZ Defence force. You can contact me via donaldo if you want more info.
cheers... willy hunt

willy_hunt - 2008-03-26 21:47:00

Hi drwho3.... Re the cals: The 2 plane cals were issued by NZDF, one of a Hercules and the other of an Orion. The shirtless bloke is issued by Phonak (Hearing aids). He was the model for an advertising campaign. I suppose all that a block of 4 says is that they weren't part of a CAL pack. There do seem to be mild colour variations with some reprints, which I suppose *could* give an indication of which printing, going on known datestamp usages.

jaybee2003 - 2008-03-26 21:51:00

#512...see what happens when you have to take a break mid post..~chuckles~ You beat me to it. :)

jaybee2003 - 2008-03-26 21:54:00

cals - identifying Thanks guys. Willy I'll make conatct via Donaldo as suggested. There are some others I would like info on.

drwho3 - 2008-03-26 22:18:00

Ok drwho Once donaldo connects us I'll put you in 'The Loop'.....*waves to jaybee*
There are a few of us that have followed the Cal issues.

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donaldo - 2008-03-31 20:43:00

Christchurch Stamp Fair Christchurch Stamp Fair
This Saturday 5th April. Church Hall Corner Rugby St & Papanui Rd, Merivale. 9.30am to 1pm. Free admission.

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donaldo - 2008-04-03 12:57:00

any 1 no? how much a 1D carmine/dark pink 1910-1935 is worth?(is used)

mau21 - 2008-04-03 21:44:00

any 1 no? how much nz 1D green christmas stamp 1850-1950 is worth? its a canturbury centenial writen on it. (also is used to)

mau21 - 2008-04-03 21:46:00

India stamps Does anyone know how to buy Indian stamps direct from India through a trustworthy and reliable source?

copeg1 - 2008-04-03 22:27:00

India Stamps Direct Hi copeg you could try www.stampsofindia.com
I hear it is reliable.

willy_hunt - 2008-04-04 08:09:00

522 mau The 1950 New Zealand Canterbury Centennial green 1d stamp showing a cathedral is worth up to 50 cents Mint or used.

willy_hunt - 2008-04-04 08:16:00

521 Mau The carmine 1d 1910-1935 Silver Jubilee stamp is worth up to 75 cents
as a used stamp. It is the 6d orange one in that series that is the rarer one.

willy_hunt - 2008-04-04 08:25:00

red kiwi a used red kiwi stamp 1D. how much?

mau21 - 2008-04-04 17:00:00

where can u get stamps valued at?

mau21 - 2008-04-04 17:01:00

mothers stamps ive got my mothers stamps going back to 1935-1700s. how much would these be worth.

mau21 - 2008-04-04 17:03:00

Willie Hunt Thanks, I have tried that but can't find where to actually order stamps from that is trustworthy and reliable. I did try India Post Office philatilic but didn't get a response.

copeg1 - 2008-04-04 18:43:00

527-529 The penny Red kiwi is probably a 1935 pictorial valued at up to $1
see www.nzstamps.com(catalogue page 7 )
You would need to take your Mothers stamps to a Dealer or stamp Fair for a quick estimate of value.
Stamps condition and rarity are big factors in determining value.

willy_hunt - 2008-04-04 20:12:00

Cellotape on stamps HELP? I have been given some stamps to sell for charity. 5 Mt Ruapehu $10.00. They all have some cellotape on them. Can anyone tell this amateur how to remove it without damaging the stamps? I also have some CAL's on card any ideas would be appreciated on how to remove these also. Many thanks in advance. Lyndal

what007 - 2008-04-07 09:28:00

#532 Hi what007, Re the CALS, if you are selling them, I would leave them on card. Many CAL collectors will be interested in the franking/year of franking, so probably the more left there the better as far as resale.

jaybee2003 - 2008-04-07 11:03:00

Jaybee 2003 Thanks for that.

what007 - 2008-04-07 11:28:00

Re * 532 cellotape Try Lighter Fluid it wont damage the stamp.

rebel58 - 2008-04-07 16:29:00

REBEL58 Thanks for that. I assume I should just pour alittle onto the stamp. I will try on a less valuable stamp first.

what007 - 2008-04-07 17:32:00

Lighter Fluid I normally use the lighter fluid on UHM mint stamps so I can view hard to see Watermarks(does not harm the gum) and have had some success removing cellotape from stamps
. Regards Paul.

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donaldo - 2008-04-10 10:07:00

STAMP VALUE Could someone give me a value of nz postal fiscal purple stamp with five shillings stamped on bottom and 5s stamped on top.Also orange two shillings and sixpence on bottom and 2s.6d. on top.CHEERS .

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donaldo - 2008-04-12 10:16:00

Kingitanga I like the designs on the 50cent and $1.50 stamps but the The $2.50 just looks like a blown apart car piston to me. I notice the brochure (back page )advertises a cover AND a Miniature sheet BUT I don't think they have a m/s for sale at all.

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donaldo - 2008-04-16 15:47:00

Christchurch Stamp Fair Christchurch Stamp Fair This Saturday 19th April. Church Hall Corner Rugby St & Papanui Rd, Merivale. 9.30am to 1pm. Free admission.

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donaldo - 2008-04-18 16:40:00

IRCs I have noticed that whenever International Reply Coupons are posted, either here or on EB they seem to be very popular. Does anybody collect them. What makes them so interesting??

warm3 - 2008-04-18 18:04:00