Newbie starter kit thread: FREE GIFTS for active new members

Igthorn · Post by **Igthorn** » 15 Jan 2018 04:00

It seems impolite to moan but I haven’t been contacted yet and I’m worried that I have missed the email somehow- should I wait further?

Canada stamper · Post by **Canada stamper** » 15 Jan 2018 07:02

**Moderator note

Hello Igthorn and Esquimalt

Please refer to the rules for claiming a new member free gift, which can be found in the first post of this thread:

To claim a gift on this thread, you must:

1) Be a new Stampboards member, with less than 10 posts at the time of claiming their prize - one of which must be in the "Roll Call" thread all members must introduce themselves on - http://tinyurl.com/RollCallSB

AND

2) Have contributed at least 3 philatelic posts, not including any request for freebies, and at least one of your posts will have included a philatelic picture (posted in the thread, not as a link), preferably an item(s) from your collection. This is so you are fully active, and have hopefully learned how to post pictures on the board.

Igthorn - Although strictly speaking you did not have 3 philatelic posts before your request for a free gift, you do now (I am counting your joining our Stamp BINGO game). The person from whom you are requesting the gift (imworld) has the final say as to whether you qualify to receive the gift. This thread has not been very active lately, so she may not be aware of your request - I will send her an email and ask her to post here and contact you.

Esquimalt - You have fulfilled the first condition, but not the second. Please make some philatelic posts (including one with a picture) and then make your request here. Please note that only the prizes indicated above are still available (see the Sept 16, 2017 update), so Gift #56 is no longer available, and #76 has been claimed by Igthorn.

Jean

sickchef · Post by **sickchef** » 17 Jan 2018 20:39

I have also sent imworld an email, no response so far.

Esquimalt · Post by **Esquimalt** » 29 Jan 2018 06:36

From esquimalt
Thank you for your note. I am wanting to join. Can you please share with how to post a photo in the thread? I would appreciate moving forward and being able to join in the chatting.
Much thanks. Esquimalt

Canada stamper · Post by **Canada stamper** » 29 Jan 2018 06:53

Esquimalt wrote:From esquimalt
Thank you for your note. I am wanting to join. Can you please share with how to post a photo in the thread? I would appreciate moving forward and being able to join in the chatting.
Much thanks. Esquimalt

Hello Esquimalt

Please see here for instructions on how to post images in threads: http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=53532

GreenViking · Post by **GreenViking** » 27 Feb 2018 22:25

Not sure what to do here but your intro email said to post here also.

So here goes.

Greets

Canada stamper · Post by **Canada stamper** » 27 Feb 2018 23:58

GreenViking wrote:Not sure what to do here but your intro email said to post here also.

So here goes.

Greets

Hello Johan and welcome to Stampboards. Please read the first post of this thread to understand what this thread is about and for instructions on how to claim a free gift if you would like to do that. There is also a link in the first post to the list of gifts that are still available.

Jean

GreenViking · Post by **GreenViking** » 02 Mar 2018 04:26

Canada stamper wrote:
GreenViking wrote:Not sure what to do here but your intro email said to post here also.

So here goes.

Greets
Hello Johan and welcome to Stampboards. Please read the first post of this thread to understand what this thread is about and for instructions on how to claim a free gift if you would like to do that. There is also a link in the first post to the list of gifts that are still available.

Jean

Thank you for the info.. reading it now.

GreenViking · Post by **GreenViking** » 02 Mar 2018 04:31

If according to the administrators and moderators i do qualify may i please claim GIFT 71 - offered by john6625.

Kind regards

Canada stamper · Post by **Canada stamper** » 02 Mar 2018 05:41

Johan - I have sent an email to john6625 to alert him.

Igthorn - imworld has not visited Stampboards since December, she may be otherwise occupied. You can either wait for her return, or select another gift.

Jean for Mods

john6625 · Post by **john6625** » 02 Mar 2018 10:31

GreenViking wrote:If according to the administrators and moderators i do qualify may i please claim GIFT 71 - offered by john6625.

Kind regards

Welcome to Stampboards Johan and it will be my pleasure to send you these items.

Email to follow shortly.

Thankyou for the alert Jean

MPSStampCollect · Post by **MPSStampCollect** » 04 Mar 2018 06:56

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the considerable efforts of Michael "Goofey" Horton to see that his offer of late last year finally reached me. The stamps that he sent were exactly as I had requested, and will be a fine addition to my collection.

imworld · Post by **imworld** » 04 Mar 2018 23:22

So sorry but I've been away. Will send igthorn an email shortly.

GreenViking · Post by **GreenViking** » 05 Mar 2018 22:04

john6625 wrote:
GreenViking wrote:If according to the administrators and moderators i do qualify may i please claim GIFT 71 - offered by john6625.

Kind regards

Welcome to Stampboards Johan and it will be my pleasure to send you these items.

Email to follow shortly.

Thank you for the alert Jean

I received your Email thank you john and replied with all the info. Sorry for the slight delay in response but I was away for the weekend.

Thanks again for your generosity and kindness.

Kind regards

Sergijus · Post by **Sergijus** » 23 Mar 2018 09:26

Hello everyone, if still available (haven't found that someone claimed it) I'd like to get GIFT 9 - offered by AMark, 1 remaining.

This is great initiative, and I'll make sure to participate in it later on. Thanks to everyone, especially AMark.

Cheers

AMark · Post by **AMark** » 25 Mar 2018 23:23

Hi Sergijus,

Welcome to Stampboards!

Yes, the Superman sheet is still available. I will send you an email shortly.

Cheers!

Sergijus · Post by **Sergijus** » 26 Mar 2018 02:30

Thanks AMark! Got your email.

We'll stay in touch,
cheers!

Canada stamper · Post by **Canada stamper** » 26 Mar 2018 15:27

**UDPATED LIST OF AVAILABLE GIFTS - MARCH 26, 2018**

All the gifts in the thread have been updated at the original post.

Please see the first post of this thread for the Rules of Eligibility.

The following gifts for new members are still available (Click on the Gift title to be taken to the description in the original post):

GIFT 5 - offered by Global Administrator

GIFT 35 - offered by Girish Vaidya

GIFT 69 - offered by anichat

GIFT 72 - offered by john6625

GIFT 81 - offered by sickchef (This gift is no longer available as per sickchef post further down this page)

The number of free gifts still available is dwindling - perhaps members who have themselves benefited from giveaways could offer something in return in this thread for new members?

Jean

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 26 Mar 2018 16:21

GIFT 82 Taken by kelpiefarm - Russia 2016 Arctic National Park

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 26 Mar 2018 16:24

GIFT 83 - Indonesia 2015 Flora & Fauna

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 26 Mar 2018 16:27

GIFT 84 Taken by Pwalk - Taiwan 1991 Ancient Peacock Painting

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 26 Mar 2018 16:30

GIFT 85 - taken by Kewinmons - Moldova 2016 Wild Flowers

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 26 Mar 2018 16:32

GIFT 86 - taken by saggod - Thailand 2016 Soccer Booklet

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 26 Mar 2018 16:35

GIFT 87 - taken by pickwickian - New Zealand 1997 Roses

Canada stamper · Post by **Canada stamper** » 27 Mar 2018 00:07

Wow thank you Danny for offering these wonderful new gifts!

Jean

saggod · Post by **saggod** » 13 Apr 2018 07:08

Hi Arakan,

Can I claim Gift #86 please?

Cheers,
Sagar

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 19 Apr 2018 11:43

saggod wrote:Hi Arakan,

Can I claim Gift #86 please?

Cheers,
Sagar

Certainly, Sagar, please send me an email with your address.

sickchef · Post by **sickchef** » 20 Apr 2018 13:54

My Gift(s) that have been offered are no longer available.

Chris Tozer · Post by **Chris Tozer** » 21 Apr 2018 00:03

Hi, I've only just joined the board. I'd like to get a set of the lovely Moldovan stamps entitled GIFT 85 - Moldova 2016 Wild Flowers. Please can I be enlightened how to do that?

best wishes Chris

kuikka · Post by **kuikka** » 21 Apr 2018 00:10

Hi Chris,

Read the first post (on the first page) of this thread and you will get most of your answers.

Global Administrator · Post by **Global Administrator** » 21 Apr 2018 00:12

Yes, as with all things in life - "When in doubt, read the instructions" -

http://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=50036

saggod · Post by **saggod** » 21 Apr 2018 23:55

Arakan wrote:

Certainly, Sagar, please send me an email with your address.

I have replied to the email you sent. Hope you got it! For some reason I seem unable to send emails to other members directly.

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 25 Apr 2018 11:53

saggod wrote:
Arakan wrote:

Certainly, Sagar, please send me an email with your address.
I have replied to the email you sent. Hope you got it! For some reason I seem unable to send emails to other members directly.

Sagar, gift #86 is on its way.

saggod · Post by **saggod** » 26 Apr 2018 19:34

Arakan wrote:
Sagar, gift #86 is on its way.

Thank You! I will post here once I receive it!

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 07 May 2018 12:55

To both Chris Tozer and Nikhil,

Welcome to Stampboards. Please read the first post in this thread on the 2 conditions required to claim free gifts for newbies. Both of you have already met the first condition. Look around the board, contribute and learn to post with a picture, and you will be able to claim your free gift.

saggod · Post by **saggod** » 09 May 2018 13:52

Hey Arakan!

Thanks a ton! Got it yesterday!

The stamps used on the cover are lovely too!

Just wanted to check, are the Settlement of Jamestown stamps self adhesive? Also does USPS apply the Air Mail impression to all items on its own or did you put it?

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 16 May 2018 01:19

Yes, the Jamestown triangle stamps are self-adhesives.

USPS retired the "Air Mail" category, it is now "First Class International". I don't believe there is an official USPS label for First Class International. The Air Mail "label" is printed by me. I think "Air Mail" is still more meaningful for the worldwide audience than "First Class International".

spreid · Post by **spreid** » 01 Jun 2018 10:03

I would like to request gift #87. Is this the right way to do that?

spreid

Canada stamper · Post by **Canada stamper** » 01 Jun 2018 12:22

**Moderator note

Hello spreid

Please read the Rules for claiming a Gift in the first post of this thread. You do not yet qualify to claim a gift.

Jean

Canada stamper · Post by **Canada stamper** » 01 Jun 2018 12:29

**UDPATED LIST OF AVAILABLE GIFTS - MAY 31, 2018**

All the gifts in the thread have been updated at the original post.

Please see the first post of this thread for the Rules of Eligibility.

The following gifts for new members are still available (Click on the Gift title to be taken to the description in the original post):

GIFT 35 - offered by Girish Vaidya

GIFT 69 - offered by anichat

GIFT 72 - offered by john6625

GIFT 82 Taken by kelpiefarm - offered by Arakan

GIFT 83 - offered by Arakan

GIFT 84 Taken by Pwalk - offered by Arakan

GIFT 85 Taken by Kewinmons - offered by Arakan

GIFT 87 - offered by Arakan

Jean

NikE · Post by **NikE** » 06 Jun 2018 20:17

Can I claim gift no 35?

GreenViking · Post by **GreenViking** » 07 Jun 2018 21:20

GreenViking wrote:
john6625 wrote:
GreenViking wrote:If according to the administrators and moderators i do qualify may i please claim GIFT 71 - offered by john6625.

Kind regards

Welcome to Stampboards Johan and it will be my pleasure to send you these items.

Email to follow shortly.

Thank you for the alert Jean
I received your Email thank you john and replied with all the info. Sorry for the slight delay in response but I was away for the weekend. Thanks again for your generosity and kindness.

Kind regards

Our "Wonderfully Corrupt" South African postal service Finally delivered the gift John sent me. Unsurprising the envelope was opened by the post office and then closed with the tape saying "found opened and closed up again" (Yeah right). Very surprising though was the fact that nothing was removed from the envelope.

Sorry if i sound like a cynic here, but it's only because you guys don't realize how bad it is over here.

Thank you John for your awesome gift. It was absolutely worth the wait.

Have a wonderful day.

Ubobo.R.O. · Post by **Ubobo.R.O.** » 07 Jun 2018 21:23

You can put an image of that cover on this link.

http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=29283

Kewinmons · Post by **Kewinmons** » 30 Jun 2018 17:30

Hi Arakan

Can I claim GIFT NO 85??

if I qualify ,I am claiming it

Thanks

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 01 Jul 2018 02:15

Kewinmons wrote:Hi Arakan

Can I claim GIFT NO 85??

if I qualify ,I am claiming it

Thanks

Kewinmons, gift #85 is yours. I've sent an email to you, please reply with your address.

To get the most out of this board, you may want to consider equipment that will let you post higher resolution pictures.

Welcome to Stampboards.

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 01 Jul 2018 16:14

Gift 88 Taken by Vitor Carlos - USA 1989 20th Universal Postal Congress S/S

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 01 Jul 2018 16:17

Gift 89 - taken by apostolnikolov - Moldova 2016 Flower

Arakan · Post by **Arakan** » 01 Jul 2018 16:30

Gift 90 - taken by Vict0riann - Hong Kong 1994 Corals S/S

Kewinmons · Post by **Kewinmons** » 25 Jul 2018 19:07

Arakan wrote:
Kewinmons wrote:Hi Arakan

Can I claim GIFT NO 85??

if I qualify ,I am claiming it

Thanks

Gift Received yesterday
Thanks

Kewin

tessfinds · Post by **tessfinds** » 10 Aug 2018 09:30

Hello.
May I choose gift#69 for my free gift?
Thanks.
Tess