Guides: What’s it Worth?

Tune in to any one of the philatelic social media channels and the question that you’ll commonly see posted is ‘What’s it worth?’, accompanied by a photograph of a stamp or collection. Sadly, in the majority of cases the answer is, ‘don’t give up the day job just yet’ or words to that effect! Even

Guide: First Impressions of Philatelic Social Media

OK, first things first, let’s be clear on one important caveat before I make a fool of myself … I am not a social media expert, I’m new to the world of online philately and my kids would be the first to point out that I’m far from cool! I know a little about Philately

Guide: Removing Self Adhesive Stamps from Covers

It’s been a mainstay activity of the philatelist since the dawn of the adhesive stamp … the removal of used postage stamps from covers. Many of us will have commandeered the kitchen sink to soak our on-paper stock before peeling off the stamps and leaving to dry on a neighbouring work surface. Traditionally, the gum