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  • 291fifth
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    Not common items. I wonder how much of a market there is for them today?

    All glory is fleeting.
  • JBK
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    I always loved the high value stamps. I didn't have the commitment to buy stuff like this, but in my hobbies that involve sending a stamped return envelope or package I use high value stamps ($1 and above) whenever appropriate instead of a bunch of lesser values. That way I can keep the used stamps.

    I even bought a set of unused Postage Due stamps from the USPS back when they were phasing out special stamps for paying for insufficient postage. Even though they were not usable they still cost "face value".

    Buying $1 and $5 postage due stamps that could not be used for anything was quite a stretch for me. 😀

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    These are great but I must admit a little painful to see. That was real money back then, and even now. :*

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  • JBK
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    They're impressive, that's for sure.

    Some of them must be atleast a little scarce. Although, knowing how the stamp world works, used specimens on actual mailed envelopes are probably more "desirable". But, an Artcraft FDC is far more attractive than a big cardboard mailer.

    I did take a quick look at eBay and most sellers of high value FDCs seem to try to start the bidding close to face value, at least for singles.

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  • 291fifth
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    Lots of face value in this thread!

    All glory is fleeting.
  • JBK
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    @ernie11 said:
    I hope this is the last of my high denomination plate block FDC's to post here. Scott O133.

    This is an especially interesting one. It's an Artmaster cachet but the USPS return address apparently was how they were able to do an FDC with just the Official Mail stamps. Normally, a "civilian" stamp would also have to be added for the cover to be canceled.

    Was it a USPS issued cover? Issued with their permission? There had to be a connection of some kind.

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  • JBK
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    I poked around on ebay and it appears all FDCs are like this, although only Artmaster/Artcraft used the USPS return address.

    I know that for stamps like Bulk Rate and Non Profit a regular 1st class stamp needs to be added to the FDCs.

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  • 291fifth
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    Have you ever encountered non-philatelic covers using those stamps?

    All glory is fleeting.
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    @291fifth said:
    Have you ever encountered non-philatelic covers using those stamps?

    Unfortunately, most all of them are used on packages, boxes, etc., which are not very conducive to saving/collecting.

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    I have some, not FDC though




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  • DisneyFan
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    Have you considered taking the loss on your income tax return by selling the lot at a Stamp Dealer's Auction?

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