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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Discolouration on Stamp Edges |
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Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 11:35:53 am
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| I have my most valued stamps stored in a Lighthouse stockbook which has a slip-cover. I have noticed that some of my stamps have developed a 'discolouration' around the edges. It looks rather like they have become 'dirty' rather than toning. Does anyone have any ideas as to what the cause could be a... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Who has been bitten by a White Tail Spider? |
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:49:11 am
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| Yeah, I guess you did owe us some payback for sending you Bjelke-Peterson. A bit extreme though! Not only do we have some of spiders but your possums and wallabies as well! I remember going into a pub in Brisbane in 1980 and having a beer. I was going to order another but the barman said they closed... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Who has been bitten by a White Tail Spider? |
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 12:34:28 pm
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| White-tail spiders are also fairly prevalent in NZ. I get a few in the house each summer and they are promptly despatched. I understand that because they eat other spiders, the bacteria they have in their mouths is the actual cause of the infections rather than the bite itself. Luckily I've never be... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: New Zealand locomotive blue sky ommited |
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:21:13 am
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| I don't profess to being an 'expert' on 'missing colours' but as only part of the 'blue colour' in the sky is missing, your stamp could be one of those 'dry prints' referred to earlier. If the blue was missing, one would expect the green colour to appear yellow since 'yellow and blue make green', so... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: New Zealand locomotive blue sky ommited |
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 11:04:52 am
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I presume you are talking about the 1963 Railways 3d stamp.
It's a bit difficult to help you without seeing a picture of your stamp. |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Hated Surnames |
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 17:35:01 pm
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I read an article in a paper once about some visiting German exchange students.
One girl was called "Fanny Burger".
What were her parents thinking? |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Does NZ Post sell CTO stamps at discount? |
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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:31:41 pm
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| I gave up collecting NZ new issues in 2000 apart from FDCs, miniature sheets, health and Xmas. I have just given up the FDCs apart from miniature sheets, health and Xmas. The main reason is that there are far too many new issues being produced and to keep up is just too expensive. It used to be that... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Does NZ Post sell CTO stamps at discount? |
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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:44:06 am
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| I believe you can order new issues from NZ Post in mint, used or CTO. I understand that the only difference between used and CTO is that used are stuck to a piece of card while CTO aren't. As far as I know, the postmark is still the same. I've never heard of NZ Post selling CTOs at a discount. Many ... |
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Forum: Roll Call -- This Thread MUST be your *FIRST* Port Of Call here! Topic: The Global - Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening (MAE) LOUNGE! |
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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:17:50 am
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| Definitely a Weka. They have a nasty habit of stealing things, especially shiny things. |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Epic fail from eBay seller sydneystampcentre (FDC add-ons) |
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 14:24:26 pm
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He had the two used 'cleaned fiscals' of the NZ 1898 5/- Mt Cook Pictorials back on eBay a while ago.
I asked if they were genuine used stamps.
Needless to say, I didn't get a reply! |
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Forum: Roll Call -- This Thread MUST be your *FIRST* Port Of Call here! Topic: The Global - Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening (MAE) LOUNGE! |
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:56:04 am
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Hope that everyone had a great Xmas and that Santa brought you that elusive stamp you've been searching for.
It was great to get together with the family and to have my second niece and my sister-in-law's mum home from hospital.
Fine and warm here in Lower Hutt, NZ. |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: NZ Cocker Spaniel Stamp SG 1272 - Plate No Colour error |
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Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 13:48:20 pm
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| CP T54c. $150 for a UHM Plate Block of 6. |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Funny headlines and news. |
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 18:40:49 pm
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Funny headlines and news. |
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 17:35:37 pm
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 Bet he felt a bit of a d..k! |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Snow halts the mail in New Zealand |
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 17:27:15 pm
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| Steady snow and it's quite thick on the ground here in Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt (about 20km north of Wellington, NZ). I moved to the area in 1963 and I've never seen anything like it here before. Roads closed and no mail delivery. Heat-pump can't handle the cold. Unfortunately I can't get my phone ... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Miniature Sheets, what are your thoughts on them? |
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 12:48:05 pm
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| I collect NZ miniature sheets and miniature sheet FDCs. I find them very interesting and think they enhance an issue although I do accept they are issued mainly to make more money for the Post Companies. Some of the NZ issues are quite valuable and hard to get. I'm currently looking for a set of the... |
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Forum: All Online Stamp Auction related discussion and overview Topic: Epic fail from eBay seller sydneystampcentre (FDC add-ons) |
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Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 13:15:49 pm
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This 'sydneystampcentre' guy often puts up NZ 'health covers' on eBay.
None of the designs are listed in the 'Jones' Health FDC catalogue.
It's obvious the covers are fakes.
I was warned about him some years ago by a well-known NZ FDC collector. |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Kiwi's foul-up on NZ William & Kate Wedding stamp pack. |
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Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 13:36:20 pm
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| I believe someone has one for sale on Trademe at $2000! |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Stamp collectors and online gaming |
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Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 22:14:08 pm
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Yes I did put a ticket in.
Blizzard say they know about it and are working on it.
They must have had lots of complaints. |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Stamp collectors and online gaming |
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Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 10:59:30 am
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| I've been playing 'Cataclysm' for about three days. It looks good but I found three quests in Vashj'ir were 'bugged' including the final one so they couldn't be completed which is a right pain in the !!!!. Not a good look for a new game. I will be interested in what Blizzard (the game's creator) has... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Stamp collectors and online gaming |
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 20:34:46 pm
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Most of my characters are Horde - Orc Death Knight, Troll Hunter, Tauren Druid.
I do have a couple of Alliance ones but haven't played them in ages. |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Stamp collectors and online gaming |
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 13:07:24 pm
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I play WoW regularly and have four level 80 characters.
I really enjoy it and can't wait for the 'Cataclysm' expansion which is due out on Tuesday. |
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: NZ 1957 Health Miniature Sheets with upright wmk FDC |
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 12:11:23 pm
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I would like to buy First Day Covers of the New Zealand 1957 Health Miniature Sheets with the upright watermark.
Must be in good condition and have the correct postmark date - 25 September 1957.
These are the only ones I need to complete my collection. |
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: Stanley Gibbons World Catalogue - Volume S-Z |
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 12:05:03 pm
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I would like to buy a 2007 or newer Volume S-Z of the Stanley Gibbons Simplified 'Stamps of the World' Catalogue.
I have the other volumes.
I would prefer to source from New Zealand as I imagine the postage from overseas would be horrendous. |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: The house wallpapered with GB "Penny Black" stamps |
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 14:19:17 pm
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 My Mum came from Bury St. Edmunds! |
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Forum: New to Bulletin Boards? A few useful tips and technical threads. AND add your suggestions too. Topic: Tips about deleting Temporary Internet Files |
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Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 16:19:47 pm
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| I use a programme called CCleaner. It's quick and virtually fool-proof. It's free as well. |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: New Zealand 1961 Miniature Sheets - Bradbury imprint ? |
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 12:19:17 pm
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| Mine have, as have the 1960 miniature sheets as well. |
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Forum: New to Bulletin Boards? A few useful tips and technical threads. AND add your suggestions too. Topic: Computer Start-Up problems. :-( |
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 16:05:14 pm
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| If your computer is slow, it could be due to a large number of temporary files. I suggest you use CCleaner which is free and quite easy to use. It will remove temporary files and a lot of other rubbish. It is pretty well 'idiot proof' but as with any programme like that, you need to be careful. Do a... |
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: Wanted: New Zealand ovpted Stockholmia '86 M/S x 2 on FDC |
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Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 13:22:16 pm
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These are probably the most difficult NZ MS FDCs to get.
I managed to get the pair off 'Trademe' (an NZ auction site) a few years ago.
Sorry but they aren't for sale! |
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: New Zealand FDC's Wanted |
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 15:19:55 pm
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Hi Stefy
Thanks for posting the scans.
Unfortunately I already have those covers. |
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Forum: WANTED TO BUY by members - Stamps or FDC or Accessories etc. Topic: New Zealand FDC's Wanted |
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 13:49:45 pm
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Hi
Many thanks for your offer.
I still collect miniature sheets and health errors but have limited my health FDCs to decimal as I can't afford to collect the pre-decimal.
I would be interested in seeing what you have. |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Questions About Classic New Zealand Stamps |
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 15:00:33 pm
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| Campbell Paterson regard each different paper, wmk, perf, etc as a separate item and give it a different catalogue number. eg. perf 10 might be XY a, perf 11 XY b, perf 13 XY c, etc. They may have totally different prices from each other despite the fact that they all have the same denomination, eg ... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Questions About Classic New Zealand Stamps |
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 13:00:17 pm
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| Hi "Siberian" You ask some very interesting questions. I don't collect the issues that you mention, but I do have a Campbell Paterson catalogue which I believe is regarded as the 'bible' as far as NZ stamps go. Question 1. "Paterson" doesn't list any 'no wmk' varieties of the 190... |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: How much to pay for New Zealand 1957 Health miniature sheet? |
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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 13:03:28 pm
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I have the 2008 Len Jury catalogue which lists the 1957 Health miniature sheet set as follows ($NZ):
Sideways wmk. UHM - $40. HM - $15. FU - $85.
Upright wmk. UHM - $50. HM - $20. FU - $125. |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Soccer (The *Real* Football) Anyone? |
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Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 13:03:01 pm
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Liverpool to win the EPL
Man United all the way! |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: New Zealand, the "Saudi Arabia" of milk production |
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 22:00:40 pm
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They would have to say that, wouldn't they.
What's an Aussie male's favourite pick-up line?
Baaaaa! |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: New Zealand, the "Saudi Arabia" of milk production |
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 16:53:07 pm
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That's Australia's,gavin-h!!
How come the price of milk and cheese has sky-rocketed in NZ lately? |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: WANTED: New Zealand's 'NARNIA' & Round Kiwi stamp |
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 13:23:03 pm
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| I have all the 'round kiwi' stamps that you require in unhinged mint. I do have an ANZ NZ account so you might be able to transfer the money. I would be prepared to sell them to you for $NZ5.00 plus $NZ2.00 for postage and packaging. Could you email me at phil.s@paradise.net.nz so I can send you my ... |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: WANTED: New Zealand's 'NARNIA' & Round Kiwi stamp |
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 15:10:10 pm
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I have the round Kiwi stamps you require but not the 'Narnia' ones which I am prepared to sell you.
The problem is how do you want to pay for them as banks charge to cash non-NZ cheques? |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: 2001 New Zealand Royal Visit - IMPERFORATE Imprint Blocks |
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 14:49:57 pm
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| They may have been part of the 'Stamp Rewards' scheme that NZ Post run for people who have standing orders with them but I wouldn't like to say for certain that's what they are. |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: NZIC Perfin on 2d Roo |
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 14:45:11 pm
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| New Zealand Institute of Chemistry? |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: I need IMAGES of the 2008 Anzac stamps of New Zealand |
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 14:32:55 pm
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FDC of the NZ 2008 ANZAC issue as requested.
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: New Zealand to abolish all coins under 20c? |
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:37:30 pm
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First I've heard about NZ abolishing the 10c piece and I live there.
It was a good idea to abolish the 5c piece as you could get stuff-all for 5c. |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: New Zealand "ACS" Colour Catalogue |
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 12:16:32 pm
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| I can't really say if they're competitive or not. As far as I know, there are two main 'simplified' catalogues that are published by NZ dealers - the other is by Len Jury. Campbell Paterson publishes a 'specialised' catalogue; it isn't cheap but is generally regarded as the 'bible' for NZ stamps. Wh... |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: New Zealand "ACS" Colour Catalogue |
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 12:02:00 pm
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"ACS" stands for Auckland City Stamps.
They are a dealer in Auckland which means that the prices listed are their selling prices. |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: New Zealand cancellations and stamp postmark help please? |
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:59:37 am
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Richard Wooders (a stamp dealer in Auckland) published a book a few years ago on NZ Post Offices - he may have some copies left.
Unfortunately I don't have his address but you could try 'Googling' him. |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: The Future of Stamp Societies. |
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 13:28:49 pm
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| I must admit that I make much more use out of "Stampboards" than I do out of the stamp club that I belong to. Probably the main reason is that this board is much more interesting. One of the problems with my stamp club (apart from the very uncomfortable seating in the venue) is that they o... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Soccer (The *Real* Football) Anyone? |
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:47:16 pm
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Man Utd 4 "The Arse" 0
A great result! |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Which is your most wanted stamp? |
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 13:49:15 pm
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| The stamp that I would like most at the moment is a genuine fine used New Zealand 1913 6d Auckland Exhibition. |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Soccer (The *Real* Football) Anyone? |
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 12:19:21 pm
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I presume that was a rhetorical question, Londonbus 1?
Man Utd 2 Portsmouth 0
We're still on top!
What a magnificent second goal by Ronaldo; is that guy good or what? |
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