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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
| Kev |
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 17:59:19 pm
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Well, thanks to all who contributed to this thread - to think how far the Exhibition Building has come since I sat for exams there all those years ago.
Must have been great to have been there during the Expo!!!
Cheers,
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: "You are not authorised to read this forum" |
| Kev |
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 20:35:27 pm
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I should make the comment that in raising this issue I was not complaining but just wondering what was going on.
In my view Stampboards is a wonderful site in all respects!
Kev. |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Funny Jokes - SLIGHTLY *Broad Minded* readers only please |
| Kev |
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 17:36:10 pm
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| Three blondes were all applying for the last available position to enter the Police Acadamy. The detective conducting the interview looked at the three of them and said, "So y'all want to be cops, huh?" The blondes all nodded. The detective got up, opened a file drawer, and pulled out a f... |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: "You are not authorised to read this forum" |
| Kev |
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 12:18:15 pm
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Thanks for the comments - I was not at the thread as I was just following the email advice from "admin@stampboards.com" to get to the thread.
I do understand the blue/red significance - no flashing lights needed
Kev. |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: "You are not authorised to read this forum" |
| Kev |
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 11:32:12 am
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Greetings All,
Today I tried to open a selling thread and was greeted with:-
"You are not authorised to read this forum."
It happens every now and then - can anyone explain please?
Cheers,
Kev. |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: New Zealand - Used - Small Lot - $A11 pp |
| Kev |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 10:42:47 am
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: Joke Of The Day - Please keep them FAIRLY clean! |
| Kev |
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Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 17:47:41 pm
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| Two beggars are sitting side by side on a street in Rome. One is holding a cross, the other one is holding the Star of David. Many people go by, look at both beggars but only put money into the hat of the beggar holding the cross. Eventually the Pope comes by. He stops to watch the throngs of peopl... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Funny Jokes - SLIGHTLY *Broad Minded* readers only please |
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Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 17:06:35 pm
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| WHEN YOU'RE OLD AND DON'T MOVE FAST ANYMORE. George Phillips , an elderly man, from Meridian, Mississippi, was going up to bed, when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window. George opened the back door to go turn off the light, b... |
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: What Side Of The Road Do You Drive On? |
| Kev |
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Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 22:40:20 pm
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| In my book hardly anyone in Australia knows how to use them! Most drivers seem to rely on the old system of giving way to the right. We did live in Auckland some time ago where they seemed to know what to do properly. In Canada the system seemed to work quite well in comparison to Australia. Kev. |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Where can I buy peelable stamp hinges? |
| Kev |
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Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 22:33:11 pm
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| Where can I get real peelable stamp hinges like those that were available back in the 50s/60s? I bought some stamps on sheets a couple of weeks ago and the stamps and hinges were so easy to remove leaving very little evidence that the stamps had ever been hinged. I only want them for a used stamp c... |
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Forum: Swap your stamps with other collectors Worldwide - or GIVE them away FREE! Topic: South African stamp givaway. |
| Kev |
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Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 14:37:47 pm
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My thanks too. Please put me in.
Cheers,
Kev. |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: VALE - Bill Hornadge, Founder Stamp News & Seven Seas Stamps |
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:23:16 am
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There is a very interesting story about Bill Hornadge in The Sydney Morning Herald today 19/04/13. It is on page 38 under the heading of "Timelines". It is well over ¾ of the page!
Maybe with the appropriate permission it could be copied here.
Cheers,
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: ISLANDS OF THE WORLD |
| Kev |
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:52:13 pm
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: Australian Unadopted Essays reproduction Cinderellas $15 pp |
| Kev |
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Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 16:25:23 pm
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I've just arrived too but the images are no longer shown. 
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Forum: Knowledge really is power in this hobby! Catalogues, journals and reference books. Topic: SG United States of America catalogue - worth buying? |
| Kev |
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Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:44:56 pm
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I use the Scott Specialised for USA. Postal costs these days is very high but it depends on your needs which might well be covered by SG at that low price.
Kev. |
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Forum: Swap your stamps with other collectors Worldwide - or GIVE them away FREE! Topic: Free stamps, 1930's - 1960's USA |
| Kev |
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 20:53:55 pm
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| Kev, I'm glad your pack arrived safely. It isn't necessary to send anything, but that would be lovely. Thanks. Hi Connie, I posted a whole bunch of Australian stamps to you this morning and hope they arrive in good condition. Cheers, Kev. G'Day Connie, Did the pack I sent ever arrive? There was a g... |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: A chorus line of Penguins |
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 12:48:01 pm
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Your posts are excellent figmente and very interesting too.
Cheers,
Kev. |
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: ACSC long awaited 2013 “Kangaroos” cat – get yours *FIRST*! |
| Kev |
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Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 17:04:16 pm
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I picked up mine from the PO this morning - we weren't home when it arrived on saturday.
All is fine and well franked without any sign of a worn CDS mentioned by Throgmorton.
10 out of 10, Gold Star, and an Elephant Stamp!
Cheers,
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Funny Jokes - SLIGHTLY *Broad Minded* readers only please |
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Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 16:39:04 pm
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| An Emergency Call Centre worker in Newcastle has been dismissed from her job, much to the dismay of colleagues who are reportedly unhappy with her treatment by the management. It seems a male caller dialled the emergency number from a mobile phone stating, "I am depressed and lying here on a r... |
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Forum: Swap your stamps with other collectors Worldwide - or GIVE them away FREE! Topic: NEW ZEALAND Stamps Giveaway |
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Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 08:31:33 am
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Good one hutch!
Congrats to the winners.
Cheers,
Kev. |
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: ACSC long awaited 2013 “Kangaroos” cat – get yours *FIRST*! |
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 16:34:01 pm
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My order has now been placed.
Cheers,
Kev. |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's our 6th Birthday - *WIN* a £1 Kangaroo stamp + others ! |
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 09:33:19 am
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's our 6th Birthday - *WIN* a £1 Kangaroo stamp + others ! |
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:42:56 am
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's our 6th Birthday - *WIN* a £1 Kangaroo stamp + others ! |
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:42:08 am
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's our 6th Birthday - *WIN* a £1 Kangaroo stamp + others ! |
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:41:34 am
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's our 6th Birthday - *WIN* a £1 Kangaroo stamp + others ! |
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:41:05 am
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's our 6th Birthday - *WIN* a £1 Kangaroo stamp + others ! |
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:40:40 am
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's our 6th Birthday - *WIN* a £1 Kangaroo stamp + others ! |
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:40:17 am
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's our 6th Birthday - *WIN* a £1 Kangaroo stamp + others ! |
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:39:41 am
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's our 6th Birthday - *WIN* a £1 Kangaroo stamp + others ! |
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:39:12 am
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's our 6th Birthday - *WIN* a £1 Kangaroo stamp + others ! |
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:38:35 am
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: Word Association Thread #4 |
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 09:35:36 am
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: Selling 22 S Africa Covers 1949-60 US$ 12 post paid |
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Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 21:36:28 pm
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Sold to me.
Please advise PayPal details.
Cheers,
Kev. |
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: Word Association Thread #4 |
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Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 21:32:19 pm
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: Word Association Thread #4 |
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Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 14:08:23 pm
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: Word Association Thread #4 |
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Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 14:02:09 pm
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Forum: Swap your stamps with other collectors Worldwide - or GIVE them away FREE! Topic: NEW ZEALAND Stamps Giveaway |
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 14:30:52 pm
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Thanks for the opportunity hutch - I'm in too.
Cheers,
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's our 6th Birthday - *WIN* a £1 Kangaroo stamp + others ! |
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:25:29 am
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's our 6th Birthday - *WIN* a £1 Kangaroo stamp + others ! |
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:24:35 am
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's our 6th Birthday - *WIN* a £1 Kangaroo stamp + others ! |
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:23:21 am
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: Word Association Thread #4 |
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 21:37:54 pm
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: What to do with stamps etc stained by sticky tape/cellotape? |
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 21:36:32 pm
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Good point maszki!
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: Word Association Thread #4 |
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 09:57:08 am
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Forum: Roll Call -- This Thread MUST be your *FIRST* Port Of Call here! Topic: Please welcome our member 10,000 - "phillydan" from USA! |
| Kev |
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 09:45:37 am
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Hi phillydan and welcome to Stampboards - you are in good company here!
Cheers,
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: What to do with stamps etc stained by sticky tape/cellotape? |
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 16:51:49 pm
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Thanks for your very descriptive support Glen. It drives me nuts so much that I was sorely tempted to put my original post earlier today in the Selling section.
Maybe you could do that so as to alert everyone who offers stamps for sale?
Cheers,
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: ISLANDS OF THE WORLD |
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 16:39:01 pm
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: Word Association Thread #4 |
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 16:14:07 pm
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: What to do with stamps etc stained by sticky tape/cellotape? |
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 14:01:45 pm
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| What about Stock Cards, Hagners or Glassines ? All perfect for keeping the stamps safe and for mailing them in. Darrin. Yes, up to a point; and most people do that. But some add 'Flyweight envelope stiffeners', or cardboard to ordinary envelopes, as added protection from some of the near brutal tre... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: What to do with stamps etc stained by sticky tape/cellotape? |
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:15:47 am
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| I suggest that all stamp people use only "Magic™ Tape", or equivalent if there is one, on all packaging instead of standard sticky tape which does not peel off anything. If the standard tape gets attatched to a stamp - that's it. The "Magic™ Tape" peels off quite easily without ... |
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: Word Association Thread #4 |
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:38:27 am
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