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donaldo - 2012-09-01 21:35:00

Thanks Donald,
I found an interesting local web site.
Have been able to educate myself a bit just by looking at pictures,
Guess you know who I mean.. :)
Will hunt out the envelopes tomorrow and see what my new knowledge provides me with.
Thanks

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donaldo - 2012-09-03 20:50:00

here is the answer

http://www.classicstamps.co.nz/rPicPopup.asp?ProductID=INV-1
0879&Title=1934%20Airmail.%207d%20Trans-Tasman.%20Broken
%20N%20in%20IN%20flaw.%20UHM/Mint%20pair.%20CP%20V5a(Y),%20S
G%20554.

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donaldo - 2012-09-03 22:12:00

Obviously the 'fine used' part must refer to before it started it's murky journey - 510243432 ;-)

tmg - 2012-09-05 17:58:00

tmg wrote:

Obviously the 'fine used' part must refer to before it started it's murky journey - 510243432 ;-)

Perhaps a new Abbreviation "FA" Fine Abused?

rebel58 - 2012-09-05 20:09:00

Have to love the odd one or two listings that profess to items being rare that pop up on here from time to time too .. obviously there are some quite rare & precious Sellers about ;-)

tmg - 2012-09-05 20:42:00

Hi. Has anyone seen a framed Gold Miniature Sheet set 2012 YOTD (ltd ed) for sale and aware of the prices. I could be interested in purchasing but am unsure what they are selling for since they were Sold Out by NZ Post?
Many thanks

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nzocker - 2012-09-12 18:47:00

The "safe" method I know nothing about but I hope it works on the more difficult perfs ,eg--- 13-14 x 13.5, 14-13 x 13.5,nearly perf 12 etc.
Difficult Watermarks can be detected using Lighter Fluid on a black background,this method can used on both Mint and used stamps as it will not harm the gum but it can react with the colours on some later stamps. Do it outside as the fumes will get you.A product called Clarity is a safer method and has none of the drawbacks of the lighter fluid and is the one I use. Other than that I also use the Morley Bright Instatector (Inst-a-tector) Watermark detector ,Google and you will find out how it works.
Apart from black backgrounds and holding the stamp up in sunlight I have had the most success with the first two methods.
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nzocker - 2012-09-13 17:29:00

nzocker wrote:

Thanks, will try the Clarity method if I can find some.Safe is a German company that makes digital perf guages, They are expensive( AUD $500 )new but have no idea how reliable they are. But as I find it difficult using the ruler type I thought I may go down that track if any body had good feedback on them

I Bought my bottle off ( pu4) Paul Wales, ask a question on one of his Auctions and he might put a bottle on for you.

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donaldo - 2012-09-14 10:54:00

a gentle reminder to folks that the Christchurch Stamp fair will be on this Saturday at the philatelic Centre 67 Mandeville st in Riccarton. come and meet your favourite Trademe sellers or buyer 9am to noon.

kiwisteven - 2012-09-14 17:27:00

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nzocker - 2012-09-15 22:23:00

kiwisteven wrote:

a gentle reminder to folks that the Christchurch Stamp fair will be on this Saturday at the philatelic Centre 67 Mandeville st in Riccarton. come and meet your favorite Trademe sellers or buyer 9am to noon.

Good to see you at the Fair Steven and a good crowd came along as well , 12 Tables in all,good to put faces to Trademe names.Steve the Cardman was also present but we made the mistake of positioning his table directly under a light and the glare off his balding head was blinding some of the collectors.All and all a good friendly lot glare and all.

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rebel58 - 2012-09-17 19:57:00

A question for those who have knowledge of very early 1900's Rail Post Offices .. Were the early Postmarks "RPO -" then letters with a dot between for the route the train took ?

And a further on the general Postmarks theme - was a C-Class mark used at Upper Symonds Street (AK) in the 1940's - nothing on a Class-C listed in Wooders publication for this Office

Thanks

tmg - 2012-09-17 20:41:00

tmg wrote:

A question for those who have knowledge of very early 1900's Rail Post Offices .. Were the early Postmarks "RPO -" then letters with a dot between for the route the train took ?

And a further on the general Postmarks theme - was a C-Class mark used at Upper Symonds Street (AK) in the 1940's - nothing on a Class-C listed in Wooders publication for this Office

Thanks

There are a great variety of Railway Post Office cancellations and they are of various styles, sizes and types. There is a great book which is the bible on them. "Railway Travelling Post Offices of New Zealand" Your local stamp club will have a copy. Don't know about Upper Symonds st Post office datestamps. hardly anyone collects Auckland City postmarks but perhaps somebody can tell you.

kiwisteven - 2012-09-17 20:55:00

rebel58 wrote:

Good to see you at the Fair Steven and a good crowd came along as well , 12 Tables in all,good to put faces to Trademe names.Steve the Cardman was also present but we made the mistake of positioning his table directly under a light and the glare off his balding head was blinding some of the collectors.All and all a good friendly lot glare and all.

You will have to loan him some of your baby talcum powder and that should sort out that problem. I even had one of my Auckland collectors specially come to the fair and did so well he promises to come back again soon. I guess you can get some cheap one day airfares or use air points to make a visit.

kiwisteven - 2012-09-17 20:59:00

kiwisteven wrote:

There are a great variety of Railway Post Office cancellations and they are of various styles, sizes and types. There is a great book which is the bible on them. "Railway Travelling Post Offices of New Zealand" Your local stamp club will have a copy. Don't know about Upper Symonds st Post office datestamps. hardly anyone collects Auckland City postmarks but perhaps somebody can tell you.

Thanks for that Steven .. I see an interesting thread on Stampboards ..

Interestingly enough we were lucky enough to score a KE 1/2d pair with a couple of nice strikes of the scarcest class 'Papakura' mark in a bulk lot purchased on here along with a few other nice gems :-)

tmg - 2012-09-17 21:03:00

Hi, I was given 8 books of stamps that my grandfather had. I was going to look at selling them but have decided I lam enjoying them very much. I have hundreds of extras/ double ups. My first question. I don't know where to start. I wish to tidy the collection up and build on it etc. I have know idea hows to sort them etc, do i go values or years etc??.
second question how do i find a value for these. Is there a website.
Most thanks

cjcjs - 2012-09-19 23:31:00

cjcjs there are a couple dealer/collectors in your area who may be able to help ,check your phone book,
2nd; buy a current stamp catalogue and start there to identify your items and aprox values local book store should have them ,or you can buy one from one of the dealer types who sell here :) hope that helps

gandalff4 - 2012-09-20 11:00:00

cjcjs wrote:

Hi, I was given 8 books of stamps that my grandfather had. I was going to look at selling them but have decided I lam enjoying them very much. I have hundreds of extras/ double ups. My first question. I don't know where to start. I wish to tidy the collection up and build on it etc. I have know idea hows to sort them etc, do i go values or years etc??.
second question how do i find a value for these. Is there a website.
Most thanks

From 12-14 October there will be a big national stamp exhibtion/show/dealers bourses etc held in Blenheim with collectors and dealers from all around NZ and from overseas attending. There will be lots of talks and special displays. why not get in the car and drive over to Blenheim that weekend to see how others do it. There is also a big Postcard show on the previous weekend in your own Nelson at Club Waimea in Richmond where there will no doubt be several stamps collectors and dealers.present

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nzocker - 2012-09-21 00:18:00

gandalff4 wrote:

cjcjs there are a couple dealer/collectors in your area who may be able to help ,check your phone book,
2nd; buy a current stamp catalogue and start there to identify your items and aprox values local book store should have them ,or you can buy one from one of the dealer types who sell here :) hope that helps

Thanks heaps mate!!

cjcjs - 2012-09-22 00:15:00

kiwisteven wrote:

From 12-14 October there will be a big national stamp exhibtion/show/dealers bourses etc held in Blenheim with collectors and dealers from all around NZ and from overseas attending. There will be lots of talks and special displays. why not get in the car and drive over to Blenheim that weekend to see how others do it. There is also a big Postcard show on the previous weekend in your own Nelson at Club Waimea in Richmond where there will no doubt be several stamps collectors and dealers.present

Thanks mate!! I shall head to Blenheim for sure! Cheers, Jared

cjcjs - 2012-09-22 00:15:00

bumping…

warm3 - 2012-09-26 01:57:00

Rather than Bump here is a quizz question for all those in the know.

When was New Zealand's first stamp showing a ship issued?

kiwisteven - 2012-09-29 20:30:00

Here is another question. Can you still use half cent stamps in New Zealand?

kiwisteven - 2012-09-29 20:32:00

Yes another question.

What is the highest face e stamp currently on sale by New Zealand post.

kiwisteven - 2012-09-29 20:33:00

And lastly. Are NZ Government life stamps still postally valid in New Zealand?

kiwisteven - 2012-09-29 20:34:00

kiwisteven wrote:

Here is another question. Can you still use half cent stamps in New Zealand?

OK I'll give it a crack

Yes

tmg - 2012-09-29 23:36:00

kiwisteven wrote:

Yes another question.

What is the highest face e stamp currently on sale by New Zealand post.

$20

tmg - 2012-09-29 23:37:00

tmg wrote:

OK I'll give it a crack

Yes

Give that man a gold star!

kiwisteven - 2012-09-30 18:56:00

tmg wrote:

$20

Yes, Another gold star won. Well done.

kiwisteven - 2012-09-30 19:03:00

now here is another question to replace one of those answered.
We all know that NZ stamps have been issued with a surcharge for charity going to health.

can you name the other 4 organisations that have benefited from surcharges on New Zealand stamps?

kiwisteven - 2012-09-30 19:18:00

And to replace the other answered question is this one?

Is it legal to post a letter in New Zealand using a United States Postage stamp?

kiwisteven - 2012-09-30 19:21:00

kiwisteven wrote:

And to replace the other answered question is this one?

Is it legal to post a letter in New Zealand using a United States Postage stamp?

Only if posted at the U.S. Antarctic Base at Chch Airport?

paulmc - 2012-09-30 23:25:00

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donaldo - 2012-10-01 16:42:00

kiwisteven wrote:

now here is another question to replace one of those answered.
We all know that NZ stamps have been issued with a surcharge for charity going to health.

can you name the other 4 organisations that have benefited from surcharges on New Zealand stamps?

Is the Red Cross (1959 Red Cross stamp) one of these?
And the World Wildlife Fund (1991 Tuatara) another?

robertlyon777 - 2012-10-02 09:51:00

robertlyon777 wrote:

Is the Red Cross (1959 Red Cross stamp) one of these?
And the World Wildlife Fund (1991 Tuatara) another?

Red Cross is one of those but WWF is not as the stamps don't have a surtax or surcharge on them. That is one out of 4 you have got.

kiwisteven - 2012-10-02 23:31:00

paulmc wrote:

Only if posted at the U.S. Antarctic Base at Chch Airport?

Spot on Paul. The United States Air force operates an official American post office at the Antarctic Centre. You do however have to be a qualified person to be able to use it.

kiwisteven - 2012-10-02 23:33:00

kiwisteven wrote:

Rather than Bump here is a quizz question for all those in the know.

When was New Zealand's first stamp showing a ship issued?

Was it the Auckland Islands stamps in around 1900. I'm not at home at present so I can't check but was this for the General Grant expedition??
Or am I way off track here.

rgbh25703 - 2012-10-03 13:28:00

The 8d 1898 Pictorial stamp has a 'ship' on it of sorts.

phil.s - 2012-10-03 14:33:00

When was New Zealand's first stamp showing a ship issued?
1901 Penny universal?

rebel58 - 2012-10-03 16:37:00

phil.s wrote:

The 8d 1898 Pictorial stamp has a 'ship' on it of sorts.

That's early but not early enough!

kiwisteven - 2012-10-03 16:54:00