New to stamps

Wondo

Hello!

My name is John Wondowski and I'm looking to potentially get into stamps. I've done coins, cards, posters, etc. Who are they recommended honest fair dealers in high quality stamps.

Any references would be appreciated. Post, PM or email me with any info.

Thanks.

John

dougwtx

You didn't mention which area of stamps; but the below are for US.

You can check the PSE link here for authorized dealers. Also these:
steve crippe
gary posner
alan cohen

These are just a couple. There are many, many, others all of which I can't recall at the moment.

covers

John - There are many reputable stamp dealers - ask how long a dealer has been in the stamp business. I would suggest staying away from the coin firms who have recently jumped onto the bandwagon for graded US stamps. Many (most) of these dealers have no clue about stamps and are selling commodities as brokers. All expert groups make mistakes and you need a good stamp man to sort out potential problems. I have also seen several new stamp dealers advertising in coin publications. Be wary.

Richard Frajola
www.rfrajola.com

KentuckyJ

> I would suggest staying away from the coin firms who have recently jumped onto the bandwagon for graded US stamps.


I agree with Richard but I would make an exception to David Lawrence Rare Coins. DLRC now offers PSE encapsulated stamps, under the direction of Charles Shreves.

Another good firm is E & M Graded Stamps Eileen Frohnen is a very nice person to deal with.

I also recommend Sam Houston Philatelics

KJ