Looks too good to be true. The site is NOT official USPS, rather a company called “usps-stampshop Company“ (note capitalism error). Claims to buy “genuine” USPS stamps at bulk discount prices and resell. I ran the numbers and if you buy 1100 stamps, it comes to $0.153 each including a FREE roll of 100. I’d like to see the stamps in-hand and verify authenticity before taking the plunge (which I won’t).
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Colorful Stamp Man Dan , will these count as 66c next year ???
Interesting ...
The "Freedom" (flag) Forever stamps are listed there for less than 17 cents each.
I find that hard to believe.
So rather than following the link, I went to www.usps.com manually, and then from there I tried to find those "hot sale" items. But I could not find them there. So I remain skeptical.
You didn't find it because these guys are not the USPS. They are resellers. The question is whether what they are selling is counterfeit or stolen, or whether the entire site is just a big scam. But the listings are real, and you can actually give them a credit card and place an order.
Colorful Stamp Man Dan , will these count as 66c next year ???
Interesting ...
The "Freedom" (flag) Forever stamps are listed there for less than 17 cents each.
I find that hard to believe.
So rather than following the link, I went to www.usps.com manually, and then from there I tried to find those "hot sale" items. But I could not find them there. So I remain skeptical.
You didn't find it because these guys are not the USPS. They are resellers. The question is whether what they are selling is counterfeit or stolen, or whether the entire site is just a big scam. But the listings are real, and you can actually give them a credit card and place an order.
They seem to have gone to great lengths to make their site look like an official USPS site. They even have the official USPS logo at the top of the page (which is, I think, against the rules).
Even the URL address is similar to the USPS.
I also noticed that all the stamp images shown on the real USPS site have a black diagonal line on them (as a simulated cancellation, so that the image can't be printed and confused with genuine unused postage). The "hot sale" site images do not have the diagonal black lines.
The company in question indicates that they have a physical location in Washington DC. I wonder if somebody could go there and buy stamps. And if so, I would wonder if they are genuine.
@dcarr said:
The company in question indicates that they have a physical location in Washington DC. I wonder if somebody could go there and buy stamps. And if so, I would wonder if they are genuine.
Their Contact Us page has a street address in Alexandria, VA which (per street view) is apparently an actual USPS office. Street view for the DC address on the Our Story page is the middle of a bridge over another street and train tracks. The About Us page says their corporate office is in Fresno. I believe none of these.
Just got some perfect grades on a recent ANACS submission of Dan's work:
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Not sure how the labels will really appear. The Lesher series was submitted in order of A through F.
Steve Palladino - Ike Group member - DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
Bummer, sounds like someone had it in their cart too, and “checked out” before you did because there were only two three of the $375 satins available from what I can tell‼️You got closer than I did because I didn’t have the money to buy one at that time ‼️
The first few "1886-O" Trade over-strikes were brilliant satin, and then the dies were polished.
But as the dies over-struck more pieces, they changed to become less proof-like and more like the initial pre-polish over-strikes.
@Nickpatton said:
Bummer, sounds like someone had it in their cart too, and “checked out” before you did because there were only two three of the $375 satins available from what I can tell‼️You got closer than I did because I didn’t have the money to buy one at that time ‼️
The $375 to $425 change in price does not correlate to the polishing of the dies. The price change was due to discovering the difficulty and time necessary to acquire suitable host coins.
A couple of the pre-polish over-strikes (with labels that indicate "satin" finish) were distributed to a couple of the earliest orders (at random - I did not record which orders - all I know is a couple of the "satin" pre-polish over-strikes went out).
I got in just under the wire of price change — the anticipation is killing me for what Santa Dan has sent?? 🧐
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@Clackamas1 said:
Dan - do these tone well? SAE's tone well.
They should tone similar to normal Silver Eagles. However, that is uncertain since they were cleaned before over-striking (in such a way to hopefully prevent the future formation of "milk spots").
Here's a YouTube video on the Moonlight Mint 1793 Flowing Hair Dollar: https://youtu.be/A5LLGhwv2jA
I bought two, and was elated to receive one PL and one Satin. Reveal at ~5:36 timestamp.
Steve Palladino - Ike Group member - DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
@Clackamas1 said:
Dan - do these tone well? SAE's tone well.
They should tone similar to normal Silver Eagles. However, that is uncertain since they were cleaned before over-striking (in such a way to hopefully prevent the future formation of "milk spots").
I am happy to hear this. I quit buying Silver Eagles due to milk spotting problems.
@Clackamas1 said:
Dan - do these tone well? SAE's tone well.
They should tone similar to normal Silver Eagles. However, that is uncertain since they were cleaned before over-striking (in such a way to hopefully prevent the future formation of "milk spots").
I am happy to hear this. I quit buying Silver Eagle overstrikes due to milk spotting problems.
Dan, when did you start doing this cleaning?
From the beginning - including the earliest Silver Eagle over-strikes that I did in early 2010.
I did alter the process a few times over the years. But all of them got burnished in some way prior to the over-striking.
I have not observed a milk-spotting problem on those that I have over-struck.
My order just arrived, it got stuck in Memphis with the snow and ice for 7 days.
But it was well worth the wait.
The 1793s are very nicely done, deep cameo and frosty LIBERTY.
The Trade Dollar, it's hard for me to find words....fantastic, gorgeous,....Out of This World will do.....
I love 'em all.......great job Mr.C
Too tired to take pics but I'll try and post some in a day or two....what's new pussycat, whoa, whoa
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Looks too good to be true. The site is NOT official USPS, rather a company called “usps-stampshop Company“ (note capitalism error). Claims to buy “genuine” USPS stamps at bulk discount prices and resell. I ran the numbers and if you buy 1100 stamps, it comes to $0.153 each including a FREE roll of 100. I’d like to see the stamps in-hand and verify authenticity before taking the plunge (which I won’t).
You didn't find it because these guys are not the USPS. They are resellers. The question is whether what they are selling is counterfeit or stolen, or whether the entire site is just a big scam. But the listings are real, and you can actually give them a credit card and place an order.
They seem to have gone to great lengths to make their site look like an official USPS site. They even have the official USPS logo at the top of the page (which is, I think, against the rules).
Even the URL address is similar to the USPS.
I also noticed that all the stamp images shown on the real USPS site have a black diagonal line on them (as a simulated cancellation, so that the image can't be printed and confused with genuine unused postage). The "hot sale" site images do not have the diagonal black lines.
The company in question indicates that they have a physical location in Washington DC. I wonder if somebody could go there and buy stamps. And if so, I would wonder if they are genuine.
Thanks for saving me & everyone else money !
Link originated on my facebook feed yesterday morning.
Very glad no one got scammed ! Including me.
Their Contact Us page has a street address in Alexandria, VA which (per street view) is apparently an actual USPS office. Street view for the DC address on the Our Story page is the middle of a bridge over another street and train tracks. The About Us page says their corporate office is in Fresno. I believe none of these.
Just got some perfect grades on a recent ANACS submission of Dan's work:
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Not sure how the labels will really appear. The Lesher series was submitted in order of A through F.
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
Thanks for the “heads up on these, Chief‼️
Order shipped....
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and so did mine
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The House of Carr are ROCKSTARS !
Life is just a fantasy,..
I witnessed Aldo Nova express this sentiment long ago at a local venue decades ago.
I still love me some Fantasies.
And I love me some Carr Coin Art.
A new favorite.
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Mine too…….nice Bullsitter ‼️🎯👍👍👍‼️‼️‼️
I’m kind of a lurker here, but was pretty giddy when they showed up a a short while ago. Thank you for making the hobby interesting Mr. Carr!
Wow, nicely done Dan!
Well, just Love coins, period.
Nice looking flowing hair dollar!
That looks cool!
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
A Nice Pair. One seems Satiny but COA says otherwise.
I am less than 100 miles South from the House of Carr, so your Trade Dollars are enroute to you in a day or two or three.
Mine were not due for a doorbell ringy dingy till tomorrow.
Always love me some Carr Art !
He only made 3 regular satins, and two others were double struck (5)………. Hope Dan will put some pictures of the antique ones ‼️‼️🎯👍👍
I had one of those Trade Dollars in my cart...then the price went up.
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore...
Bummer, sounds like someone had it in their cart too, and “checked out” before you did because there were only two three of the $375 satins available from what I can tell‼️You got closer than I did because I didn’t have the money to buy one at that time ‼️
The first few "1886-O" Trade over-strikes were brilliant satin, and then the dies were polished.
But as the dies over-struck more pieces, they changed to become less proof-like and more like the initial pre-polish over-strikes.
The $375 to $425 change in price does not correlate to the polishing of the dies. The price change was due to discovering the difficulty and time necessary to acquire suitable host coins.
A couple of the pre-polish over-strikes (with labels that indicate "satin" finish) were distributed to a couple of the earliest orders (at random - I did not record which orders - all I know is a couple of the "satin" pre-polish over-strikes went out).
I got in just under the wire of price change — the anticipation is killing me for what Santa Dan has sent?? 🧐
Very nice indeed Mr. Lindy.
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Please, please Mr Postman, look and see, are there any coins for me....
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Got mine today!
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N,n,n,nice,Jshaulis‼️‼️‼️🎯👍👍👍👍
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Look what Dan sent to me today ‼️👍👍🎯👍👍👍
Antiqued ‼️‼️👀‼️‼️Dan’s tha man ‼️‼️‼️And I thought I didn’t git nuttin’ for Christmas 👍👍👍👍
Mr. Carr,
Are we going to see a 2024 Eclipse medal?
I love medals/tokens/coins with maps.
Quick shots of the 1793 satin just in —
Dan - do these tone well? SAE's tone well.
YooooooHooooooo
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A lot of new items posted. Something for everyone. Gold, silver, brass. Enjoy.
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 35 Die Marriage's)
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
23 new items....
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Maybe next we'll see a moose on this
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There is a great writeup on the 3 different denomination JJ conway and the P. & R.R. half eagle dies
http://www.moonlightmint.com/dc-coin_pioneer_tokens_list.htm
I love the pioneer stuff... especially native gold
It's all about what the people want...
They should tone similar to normal Silver Eagles. However, that is uncertain since they were cleaned before over-striking (in such a way to hopefully prevent the future formation of "milk spots").
Those J.J. Conway pieces have me thinking about coming out of my self-imposed hiatus . . . . . .
Z
Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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Me = kid
Moonlight Mint site today = candy store
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
Others have posted but love the PL Surfaces:
Well, just Love coins, period.
Oohhh, loving some of the new options. Wish I had a little more “play” money right now!
Here's a YouTube video on the Moonlight Mint 1793 Flowing Hair Dollar:
https://youtu.be/A5LLGhwv2jA
I bought two, and was elated to receive one PL and one Satin. Reveal at ~5:36 timestamp.
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
I am happy to hear this. I quit buying Silver Eagles due to milk spotting problems.
Dan, when did you start doing this cleaning?
From the beginning - including the earliest Silver Eagle over-strikes that I did in early 2010.
I did alter the process a few times over the years. But all of them got burnished in some way prior to the over-striking.
I have not observed a milk-spotting problem on those that I have over-struck.
Got one - 2024 D CG $500; 12th in the series - 3 ounces of Colorado gold.
fka renman95, Sep 2005, 7,000 posts
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Double-Dang.....can't wait to see it....
Just put a J&RR SMITH half eagle in my cart. Looking forward to getting it along with the numerous old stamps on the envelope.
My order just arrived, it got stuck in Memphis with the snow and ice for 7 days.
But it was well worth the wait.
The 1793s are very nicely done, deep cameo and frosty LIBERTY.
The Trade Dollar, it's hard for me to find words....fantastic, gorgeous,....Out of This World will do.....
I love 'em all.......great job Mr.C
Too tired to take pics but I'll try and post some in a day or two....what's new pussycat, whoa, whoa
Got this MCMVI Brass last week.
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