BRINGING COLLECTORS AND TRADERS TOGETHER
This month I had the pleasure of chatting to Suzanne Rae and Isobel Klempka from the Philatelic Traders’ Society, for the recently launched PTS Trade Vlog (you can view it over on the website: www.allaboutstamps.com.news). It was great fun to chat to them and to fellow guest Josh Buchsbayew from Cherrystone Auctions. It was also a really good opportunity to discuss how the philatelic trade works and how stamp dealers and auction houses reach collectors. Of course we discussed the advertising in Stamp Collector and how this is a vital part of the publication. As an editor, I am obviously proud of the many stories, articles and tips included in each issue, but it’s fair to say the adverts are equally important, giving readers details of the trusted professionals who are here to help build our collections.
With this in mind, we recently launched the ‘Stamps Monthly’ email, which lists dealer websites, eBay stores, price lists, the latest stock, and upcoming auctions. It’s a simple, quick reference directory to the stamp market and it drops into your in-box once a month. Oh, and it’s completely free too, so do make sure you’re signed up (just go along to www.allaboutstamps.co.uk/account/register).
This month I’m pleased to introduce a new series which looks behind the making of a stamp, from initial ideas and sketches to the finished product we place in our albums (page 31). There’s som
