Stamp Show Here Today - The Postage Stamp Collecting Podcast

#154 - Star Wars Stamps - also a continuation of last weeks discussion on Cancel Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:55:17 -0700

Welcome to episode #154. With the Last Jedi having just come out, we had to discuss Star Wars stamps. Don’t worry, there are no spoilers so if you haven’t seen the movie – you will not have it spoiled for you. We also discuss the new Game of Thrones stamp set coming out because there are Dragons! (13 minute marker).

After that, we have Jim Forte who is one of the leading dealers in postal history in the country. He continues the discussion we had last week on Cancel Collecting and has some fantastic insights (29 minute marker).

Before we “officially” started the podcast, Jim also shared his experience with selling stamps on Amazon, Hipstamps and eBay as well as DelCamp and his own web site PostalHistory.com. It was so good I didn’t cut it down… as you will see when Dawn asks “when is the podcast starting?”.

#153. Cancellation - to the horror of many, we are not canceled - We discuss Cancels.

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 12:03:03 -0700

Welcome to episode #153. Cancellations. We are not being canceled, our mail is…… That is our letters are having postmarks put on them and that is what we will be discussing, the glamorous and exciting world of cancel collecting. (4 minute marker)

Enjoy.

#152 – Our Christmas Extravaganza. We have a lot of extravaganzas, don’t we?

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:31:24 -0700

Welcome to episode #152 – Our Christmas Extravaganza. We have a lot of extravaganzas, don’t we?

This week we discuss Christmas Stamps – are you shocked and amazed? (3 minute marker).

We also discuss the announcement of the new US postage stamps announced for 2018. We have the stamp list and as always, opinions on the designs, art and subjects (15 minute marker)

Enjoy.

#151 - National Parks - Not the Farly Issue but other stamps that you may not know about.

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:14:00 -0700

Welcome to episode #151. This week we discuss the National Park stamps. Not the Farley issue but the stamps you need when you go to a national park. These include:

That Big Silver Airstream Trailer – Yup there is a stamp for that (Trailer stamps – 6 minute marker)

The Boat you want to float around in – Yup there is a stamp for that (12 minute marker)

Entry Fee? – There is a stamp for that (19 minute marker)

Want to go hunting – Yup (29 minute marker)

Want to really hunt? Like with a machine gun? – Tax stamp for that also (38 minute marker

#150 - You want stamp facts? We got stamp facts!

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 18:14:14 -0700

Welcome to Episode 150. This week we have stamp facts. Some aren’t so much facts as interesting tidbits (ok let’s just say tidbits – interesting may be stretching it). So sit back and enjoy. (3 minute marker)

Also – we are serious, if you know of a United States stamp that doesn’t have the name of the country on it, please post it on Facebook. We are really interested to see if one exists.

#149 - Rebroadcast - Our Interview with Chad Snee.- Happy Thanksgiving

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 20:16:59 -0700

Episode #149 - Happy Thanksgiving. With everyone off to visit family it we couldnt do a recording this week so we reached deep into the archive. This is episode #17 with Chad Snee. Many of you cant access these old episodes and this one was great so we are rebroadcasting it.

#148 - Life got us pretty hard - A rebroadcast of our Bass Reeves episode

stampshowheretoday1 — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 20:05:55 -0700

Episode 148 - Life got Caj and Scott pretty bad BUT we have this - it is a rebroadcast of my perosnal favorite. The episode on Bass Reeves. Enjoy

#147 - Chicagopex is coming on November 17th - Not going is its own punishment

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:28:29 -0700

Welcome to Episode #147. We are plugging ChicagoPex coming up on the November 17th weekend at the Itasca Westin. Google ChicagoPex for all the info. (I know - not Chicago, how depressing). (Minute Marker 5)

Enjoy.

#146 - The (not very) Bloody revolution of the Isle of SARK, fake stamps and a wish list for Stamp Shows

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:03:38 -0700

Welcome to Episode #146. Today we talk about the small island of SARK which is in the Guernsey Islands of Britain. Look on a stamp of Guernsey with a map and Sark will be the small island at the bottom, just north of France. So why talk about it? Well this is the last feudal holding in the British Empire and it ended in just 2007. (Minute market 3)

We also received a nice reference lot from Tony (Check his stuff on eBay at BarneysStamps) – Fake coils and Kansas Nebraska overprints – Thank you Tony (Minute marker 11)

Lastly we discuss stamp shows and if we had a magic wand.

#145 - The different types of collectors and the different interests of collecting stamps.

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 09:57:24 -0700

Welcome to episode #145. This week we talk about the various types of stamp collectors. Stamp collecting is a huge topic with many different collecting interests. From the classic collector to the historian who wants a relic of history, to the investor (AND YES, we do not shirk away from talking about investing here) stamp collecting offers such a range of interests that it will appeal to anyone.

Week we delve into the different types (we call the classes) of stamp collectors. (3 minute marker).

Our guests in this are Rich Specter and Ray Liebermann.

Ray is also the editor of the on-line newsletter 100J. To subscribe just send an email to ray@100j-grading-newsletter.com

#144 - RELICS of History at SESCAL stamp show - GO TO FACEBOOK TO SEE THESE ITEMS! Wow!

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:26:59 -0700

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #144. Our SESCAL Spectacular. Yes, here in Ontario California we visited the show and it was truly awesome. Thank you to the listeners who stopped by and said HI and also to all on Facebook who gave us a shout-out but couldn’t come.

We have 2 outstanding exhibiters who showed us some of their prize possessions. The first is Michael Mahler who showed us some awesome NEVADA stamp items with loads of back story and history. True relics of history (3 minute marker)

We also had Les Lampher show us some of his items including a Chester Arthur cover as well as a stranded artic expedition cover and a cover from the San Francisco fire. Again, true relics of history (13 minute marker)

We then discuss some of the table sales and how the dealers here at SESCAL sell stuff. (20 minute marker).

IMPORTANT!!!!! All the items discussed can be seen on the Stamp Show Here Today Facebook page.

Enjoy

#143 - Sell your own damn stamp collection - or - HOW I SOLD MY STAMPS AT A STAMP SHOW

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:08:56 -0700

Welcome to episode #143. So you have worked years if not decades on your stamp collection. Now you want to sell it. You can sell it at the auctions or to a dealer but what if… WHAT IF… You sell it yourself. What if you became a stamp dealer? Today we discuss just this. (3 minute marker)

Enjoy.

#142 Comic Book Collecting and Stamps including the market, signatures and Star Wars

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to Episode #142. This week we discuss comic books, stamps and how the markets of these two things are very much the same. We discuss selling and buying on eBay, signatures, production varieties and the comic hero stamp sheets for the DC and MARVEL heroes as well as Batman, Wonder Woman and much more. (1 Minute marker)

We discuss the British Star Wars Prestige Booklet for Star Wars and the potential of getting signed mementoes.

Also, if you haven’t heard the 2001 Space Odyssey rendition yet – listen to the end (a hidden Easter egg).

Episode #141. This week we are celebrating the TV Game Show Jeopardy

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 22:11:22 -0700

Welcome to Episode #141. This week we are celebrating the TV Game Show Jeopardy which saw most fitting to have a category on stamp collecting. Can you answer the questions? (minute marker 1 – yup from the very beginning).

Thank you to Bill Hontos for joining us and also a big thank you to Linn’s Stamp News for the information in this podcast.

#140 The stamps and history of the Belgian Congo, Katanga and one of the largest DB’s in history

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:39:51 -0700

Welcome to episode #140. This week we are all about the history and back story of the stamps of the huge area smack dab in the middle of Africa that was claimed by England, France, Germany, Spain, and Portugal but eventually wound up being owned by one pretty despicable person from Belgium. (4 minute marker)

The history of The Congo, The Belgian Congo, Saba, Katanga, Zaire (did I leave anybody out) is fascinating in its brutality, instability, United Nations involvement and crisis. The stamps of this area confirm this with many different nation states (and some non-recognized ones), overprints and new issues, all with fascinating back stories This area has always fascinated me. Finally we have done a podcast on it.

We also have an update on COUNTERFIET STAMPS. (28 minute marker)

Enjoy.

#139 - WASPs - Not the Bug but the Women’s Army Aircorp Pilots. Also Jaqueline Cochran and her stamp

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:30:39 -0700

Welcome to Episode #139. We discuss the Woman’s Armp Air Corp WASPs who were paramilitary pilots with a very interesting story. We discuss the Jaquelin Cochran stamp which shows her as a pilot or racer or something…. It does not show that she was a WASP and for very interesting reasons. We also discuss the stamp varieties on her issue as well as some other famous lady pilots who have stamps – notably a discussion on the Quimby stamp and its perf varieties. (3 minute marker)

We also share a story from the USPS podcast about a great letter correspondence to Mohammed Ali. A great story. (21 minute marker).

Enjoy

#138 - Video Games… On stamps (topical) and the stamp market verses video games (the battle for young collectors)

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:01:26 -0700

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #138. Today we discuss Video games. Ever hear a stamp dealer say that stamp collecting can’t compete with video games? I have and we discuss this. Also; listener e-mail and the US Postal Service’s Christmas Stamps.

That’s over 7 pounds of podcast in a 5 pound bag!

#137 .. GODZILLA - Not the Godzilla of stamp collecting but THE ACTUAL GODZILLA - on stamps!!!!

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:06:15 -0700

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #137. Today we talk about Godzilla (Gojira) and his stamps. Since we are talking about the destructive lizard (dinosaur?) we will also be discussing the fake stamps of Japan and also other countries.

Did you know Godzilla has his own song by the Blue Oyster Cult? I didn’t but everyone else did so – stay to the end for that.

Also Caj’s Corrections and a continuation of the Rutherford B Hayes Extravaganza.

#136…. Our Rutherford B Hayes Extravaganza with free cocktails at our open bar. Ask your waitress for a drink and don’t forget to tip.

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:33:02 -0700

Welcome to episode #136…. Our Rutherford B Hayes Extravaganza with free cocktails at our open bar. Ask your waitress for a drink and don’t forget to tip. Why Rutherford B Hayes? Oh, you think today has contentious politics? You think Trump and Hillary had a bit? Step into our way-back machine and strap in. (4 minute marker).

Enjoy the podcast.

#135 - Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you didn’t) about the Panama Canal Zone

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:58:14 -0700

Welcome to episode #135. This week we discuss the Canal Zone and its postal history including the US Ancon which made the first “official” trip of the canal on this date in 1915. (4 Minute marker). Also we have Jim Capella of the Southern Nevada Stamp Club as our guest. Remember to see us on Facebook to see the stamps and covers discussed.

Also - Thank you to Linns for your article on the podcast. Linns stamp news is great and a great friend of the show.

Enjoy.

#134a - No show this week. Everyone is gone :(

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:56:40 -0700

Next week we will all be back with a new episode

#134 - The 1936 Olympics in postal history. Also a listeners asks about trading stamps

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 18:09:47 -0700

Welcome to episode #134. This week is the aniversary of the opening of the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin Germany. We discuss the postal history of this most contrivercial of topics. (4 minute marker). We also answer a listener email who asks about trading stamps at stamp clubs and we just happen to have the president of the Sounthern Nevada Stamp Club as a guest. (23 minute marker).

Enjoy

#133 - The May 22nd Issue of Linn’s was FANTASTIC - We weigh in on their articles on the FIP, Forever Stamps and the stamp auction market.

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 17:03:38 -0700

Welcome to episode #133. On May 22nd Linn’s Stamp News (free plug - this is a great magazine) had three articles that we are weighing in on. The first is the APS taking the FIP to task (minute 5 marker). The second is an article on the forever stamp and how stamp collecting is changing the way the post office has to do its accounting. It also has some pretty strong indicators for the strength of the US Stamp Collecting market (minute 15 marker). Lastly we address a letter from David Kolls of Regency Superior Auctions and wish our best to him in his plight but take him to task for his opinions (minute 31 marker).

Enjoy

#132 - Disney Villains and A FOLLOW-UP ON COUNTERFIETS

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:29:34 -0700

Welcome to episode #132 – We discuss Disney Villains because there is a great new issue that just came out for all the Disney collectors (5 minute mark). We got a great follow-up email from a person who deals first hand with counterfeit stamps in his business and this anonymous listener gave us some great information on the subject (15 minute marker). We also talked to Tom and Bill Hontos who are both stamp dealers. We caught them at the Anaheim stamp show and they shared their time and thoughts with us (28 minute marker).

#131 FORGERIES!!!!!! We discuss forged current stamps THAT ARE OUT THERE NOW - Also Charismatic Megafauna

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 17:45:16 -0700

Welcome to episode #131. This week we discuss forged modern US stamps which are being made to rip off the post office. We go over the issues and what we see is being done (”we see” - behind the scenes there may be lots going on but…) (25 minute marker). We also discuss World Wildlife Federation (WWF) stamps and CHARISMATIC MEGAFAUNA (Minute mnarker 5). Enjoy.

#130 - from the ARCADIA CALIFORNIA - Interpex Stamp Show

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 17:16:57 -0700

Welcome to episode #130, a little late due to the 4th of July. We talk to stamp show folks so ….. enjoy.

#129 - An OPEN LETTER to the US post office - Ideas to commemorate World War 1 which is 100 years ago NOW

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 21:10:53 -0700

Welcome to episode #129 - This week we have An OPEN LETTER to the post office with ideas on what/how to commemorate World War 1 which is 100 years ago NOW, and NO STAMPS BEING ISSUED? This is #STAMP WORTHY to the maximum. Sargent York, Henry Johnson and the Harlem Hellfighters, Lenah Higby and the women who maintained the war effort, General Blackjack Pershing, the Battle of the Meus-Argon, The “Lost Battalion” and more.

#Stamp Worthy

#128 We are talking about President Garfield who suprisingly also liked lasagna

stampshowheretoday1 — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:58:37 -0700

Welcome to episode #128 from Stamp Show Steve’s Anaheim stamp show (again - I hope he doesnt charge us for a table). This week we talk about the life, times, death and postage stamps of President James A Garfield. We discuss Proofs and Essays as well as some of the issue identifications. (Minute 7). Also we discuss Afganistan and Germany stamp issues with Lothar Vallot, a guest who we are always happy to hear from.

BEFORE LISTENING - look at the stamp essay on FACEBOOK on the Stamp Show Here Today page so you can see this interesting item.

#127 we talk to Stan and Steve at the Anaheim Stamp Show.

stampshowheretoday1 — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:26:54 -0700

Welcome to episode #127. This week we are at the Anaheim Stamp Show with Stamp Show Steve Pattillo and Stan Iceland. The first part is with Stan and we examine a $20 Newspaper stamp with such a clear impression, we wondered if it was faked. As always we also ask everyone how to make money with stamp collecting. Enjoy

#126 - Who was Impeached? Yes, We discuss President Andrew Johnson who has just 2 stamps in his honor.

stampshowheretoday1 — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:12:53 -0700

Welcome to episode #126 - Today we talk about a Persident that gets no love - also no stamps (well he got 2 stamps because you cant just skip over him). Yes we discuss Andrew Johnson who was impeached but you know what - it is an interesting story. Has a bit to do with what is going on now also.

Probably will never get a #stampworthy but his story is interesting.

Also - this is a bit late as we moved our offices. We are back up and running.

#125 - Linns Poll and how did the US Post Office do with stamp design?

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 25 May 2017 14:55:47 -0700

Welcome to Episode #125. This week we tear apart the results of the Linns Poll on the design of the US postage stamps of 2016. (5 minute mark)

#124 - Hip Stamp is a new service for stamp collectors to buy and sell stamps. We have Justin Beard - the Chief Operating officer.

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 17 May 2017 16:38:52 -0700

Welcome to episode #124 - Hip Stamp is a new service for stamp collectors to buy and sell stamps. We have Justin Beard - the Chief Operating officer, on by phone to tell us about it. We are always interested in the stamp market and this company may give eBay a run for the philatelic market. (20 Minute Marker). We also talk about Official stamps and also a good conversation on soaking stamps. (9 minute marker)……………. Enjoy.

#123 The 2017 COMPEX Stamp Show and the Pan American Exposition of 1901

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 11 May 2017 10:33:07 -0700

Welcome to episode #123. Today we speak with Charles Beard who is the president of the COMPEX Chicagoland Stamp Show. He gives us a tour of his store (yes he still has a stamp store so support him here) and the stamp show (minute marker 28). We also discuss indepth the Pan American Exposition of 1901 including its stamps, the inverts and how to expertise this very attractive issue. (minute marker 7). Enjoy.

#122 LIVE FROM WESTPEX (actually recorded but…) We ask dealers “HOW DO YOU MAKE MONEY IN STAMP COLLECTING?”

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 04 May 2017 16:51:53 -0700

Welcome to episode #122 from WESTPEX (Burlingame California) Where we are once again asking dealers “HOW DO YOU MAKE MONEY IN STAMP COLLECTING?” (3 minute mark).

#121 - We are at the Anaheim Stamp Show asking dealers “HOW DO YOU MAKE MONEY WITH STAMP COLLECTING”

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:21:08 -0700

Welcome to episode #121. We are at Steve Pattillo’s Anaheim Stamp Show (right accross the street fro Disney land) asking dealers the question: “How do you make money in stamp collecting?” This is NEED TO KNOW information for anyone who wants to sell stamps or become a stamp dealer. Enjoy (6 minute mark)

#120 Want to know where the collectors of tomorrow are going to come from? lets discuss Magic

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 09:21:42 -0700

Welcome to episode #120. Today we discuss other collectable markets but specifically MAGIC THE GATHERING which is a collectable card game, sort of like Baseball Cards but -pause for effect- different. (9 minute marker). We also discuss 100 years ago this month, when the USA entered World War One and faught its first battle with the Germans - and it was (wait for it) on the tiny island of Guam (4 minute marker). We also answer a few listener emails.

#119 Guest of the show Scott English, APS Executive Director discusses Stamp Collecting and the McCoy C3a

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 13:33:08 -0700

Welcome to episode #119. We are very happy to have Scott English, the APS Executive Director to discuss Stamp Collecting and the back story on the Mc Coy C3a which is going to auction very soon. (9 minute mark) We also discuss the 27th ammendment and its very interesting story - how does this apply to philately you may ask? Well The United States did issue a few stamps on the US Constitution - so there (3 minute mark)

Episode 118 - Stamp Collecting is the Food of Life - Mexican Food and Jack Fruit

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 09:58:20 -0700

Welcome to Episode #118. They say that Stamp Collecting is the food of life. Well actually I just made that up but it does make a great transition to the new Mexican Food stamps coming out (5 minute marker) as well as the stamps from Bangeladesh, Malasia and the Philippines for Jack Fruit (18 minutmark). After listening to this podcast, tell us if you are hungry.

Episode #117. The worst podcast ever, Seriously just watch a rerun of I LOVE LUCY and avoid this dog.

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 20:40:34 -0700

Well here is episode #117 - Ever have one of those days? We did.

Episode #116 - 100 years ago the Tzar abdicated and Stamp Money

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 18:42:04 -0700

Welcome to episode #116. 100 years ago this week the Tzar abdicated. We discuss this as well as the 1915 STAMP “COINS” or Stamp Money and why it was issued (spoiler - because they didnt want to use their silver and gold) (8 minute marker). We also discuss other stuff including stamp albums.

Episode #115 - Bass Reeves - The law man deserves to be on a stamp. Is the Post Office listening?

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 18:34:55 -0700

Welcome to episode #115. This week we do a full on #StampWorthy for Bass Reeves (7 minute marker). His story is great. We also open email and have some fun discussions on it.

Episode #114 1/2 - Engineer Tom is gone and we dont know how to run the board.

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:33:06 -0700

So what can I say. Just a short note to say we will be here next week when our Fantastic Engineer can record all the great stuff we have to say - the not so great stuff also. See you next week.

Episode #114 - 72 years since Iwo Jima and the Stamp that shows the flag raising on Mount Suribachi

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:57:09 -0700

Welcome to Episoide #114. After a brief discussion on Water Bears we dedicate this episode to the marines that fought on Iwo Jima 72 years ago. It isnt all serious though.

Episode 113 - Aripex 2017 including Ken Martin of the APS and others

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:40:20 -0700

Welcome to episode #113 - our ARIPEX Edition (The Mesa Arizona Stamp Show - February 2017). We talk with everyone - take a listen and enjoy.

Episode 112 - German Stamps and Little House on the Prarie - Also last weeks epic battle with Pearls?

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 10:47:53 -0700

Welcome to Episode #112 - We have a special guest - Lothar Vallot who will discuss German Stamps (5 minute mark) and Little House on the Prarie also has an anniversary (3 Minute mark) - Also Lothar weighs in on last weeks epic battle addressing Pearls?

At the end we have a love song from Axis of Awsome for Valentines Day (LISTENER WARNING - It has the “S” word in it)

Episode 111 - Fancy Cancels and the Cod wars - also EPIC BATTLE BETWEEN CANADA and THE USA

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:38:45 -0700

Welcome to Episode #111. This week we talk about a great campy movie called the Manderine Murders (minute 5 mark). Tom starts a new section on “CURRENT EVENTS and it results in a talk about the Canadian Black History month stamp verses the US one - Epic battle. (Minute 11 mark). We also have an indepth converstaion about Fancy Cancels (36 minute mark)

Episode 110 - Bessie Coleman, Lady Pilot and Liver Eater Johnston, Fur Trapper. Also Printers waste and Errors on stamps

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:51:35 -0700

Welcome to episode #110. We discuss women in history with Bessie Colman who is not only one of the first female pilots but also the first black (afro-american) pilot and appears on Scotts #2956 (Minute marker 11). We also discuss the odd tale of Jim Bridger from the Legends of the West sheet as well as Jerimiah Johnston (18 minute marker). We also answer a question from one of our listeners on what the difference between Printers Waste and a true Error (minute marker 27).

Episode 109. Richard Lehmann discusses stamp investing and a new valuation site. Also Fairy Tales on stamps and Trading (Disney pins).

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 18:38:46 -0700

Welsome to Episode #109. We have a call in interview with the widly respected Richard Lehmann of Forbes Magazine (At the 24 minute mark). He speaks about the values of stamps and a new site working on stamp valuations. He also discusses stamp values for DEAD countries. We also discuss Fairy tales on stamps (4 minute mark) and Tom tells us all about Disney pins and how they are traded (16 minute mark).

Episode #108 - From Orcoexpo with Toms cute daughter Alene and her Poison Dart Frog stamp - Also some serious talk about C3a reissue and Press Sheets

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:38:59 -0700

Welcome to Episode #108. We recorded at Orcoexpo and had a great time - Listen in and enjoy.

Episode 107 - Neil deGrasse Tyson Stamp and How to put on a stamp show

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:17:23 -0700

Welcome to Episode 107. We discuss a cool autographed pair of Pluto Souvinoir sheets signed by Neil deGrasse Tyson - the astrophysicist and host of the TV Show COSMOS. (at the 18 minute mark). If that wasnt enough, Stamp Show Steve discusses how to put on a stamp show. Great information to people or stamp clubs who want to do this (starts at the 33 minute mark).

Episode #106 Madam CJ Walker, Holland and what magnifiing glass to use…….. It is better than it sounds.

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 18:36:40 -0700

Welcome to Episode #106. Today we discuss an amazing lady: Madam CJ Walker and how she was the first self made female millionaire in the USA. She was also black which makes this accomplishment even more interesting (Starts at the 5 minute mark). We also discuss stamp collecting in Holland with our guest Marcell Slieker (9 minute mark). lastly under our “expert topic” we discuss magnification and how to use a good magnifiier to detect regummed and reperforated stamps (26 minute mark).

Episode #105 - Our Christmas Episode. We celebrate with George W. Holschauer - Chickens at the end!!!!!

stampshowheretoday1 — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 17:41:30 -0700

Episode #105 - Merry Christmas with Caj, Dawn, Tom, George and Brian. We do discuss stamps (the 1898 Christmas stamp of Canada) but otherwise it is just conversation about Life, the Universe and Everything - Including Chickens (Listen to the end).

Episode #104 - Zeppelin stamps

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:28:37 -0700

Welcome to episode #104. This week we pay tribute to John Glenn, Astronaut and space pioneer (6 minute mark). We also discuss Zeppelin (9 minute mark) but you can also skip ahead to the discussion of Zeppelin stamps, why they are so valuable, what to watch out for and their value (at the 19 minute mark).

Also, Stamp Show Here Today has started a KIVA team - it is an easy way to contribute to reduce world suck. Check it out at KIVA.com and if you contribute be sure to click to join the Stamp Show Here Today team. If you forget to do this - dont worry, you can move your contribution to the team after the fact. AND IN THE END, YOU GET YOUR MONEY BACK!

Episode #103 - The 21st ammendment, the repeal of Prohibition and also Kelleher Auctions with David Coogle

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 18:08:24 -0700

Welcome to episode #103. This week we talk about the 21st amendment which was the repeal of prohibition (7 minute mark). It is facinating how prohibition effected so much. From women getting the vote to the establishment of the income tax. Also we speak with David Coogle who operates one of the largest auction companies in the world (24 minute mark). He discusses the state of the market and gives some great tips to stamp purchasing.

Episode #102 - Albert Einstein, John Marshall and a special guests - Andy Kupersmit and Cristoph Gartner

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 22:43:35 -0700

Welcome to Episode #102. We talk about this day in history with Albert Einstein, John Marshall - who he was and the 40 cent stamp that bears his likeness (with a discussion on the WET and DRY printing of the stamp) and a GREAT interview with Andy and Christoph giving information that anyone selling stamps at auction MUST KNOW.

Episode #101 - the CHICAGOPEX EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW - with Charles Epting, Dana Guyer, Don Tocher, Mark Easter and many more

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 23:34:50 -0700

Welcome to episode #101 of our CHICAGOPEX EXTRAVAGANZA. Also our friend Stanley Piller makes a brief apperance. Enjoy………………………….

Episode #100 - Champagne and the Gettysburg Address. Also Filatelic Fiesta

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:11:48 -0700

Welcome to our Episode #100 Extravaganza. We discuss the Gettysburg address (with and without the H) as well as some great interviews from the San Jose Stamp Show - Filatelic Fiesta (yes they spell it with an F). Enjoy.

Episode #99 with George Holschauer speaking about Zululand Stamps

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:55:43 -0700

Episode #98 - Stamp Collecting Equipment and the story of “Colonies”.

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 19:36:53 -0700

Episode 97 - Our terrifying Halloween episode

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:43:37 -0700

Episode 96 - The Million Dollar Duck

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 18:40:09 -0700

Welcome to episode 96 (Only 4 more to #100 - wahoo). This episode discusses the new Animal Planet TV Show on the US Duck Stamp Art competition. It was on September 24th but is in repeats. It is titled the Million Dollar Duck and after listening you will see why. Also the regular stuff like emails and Caj’s Corrections.

Episode 95 - The US Customs - Paying for your Mexican Taquila with stamps.

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:40:11 -0700

Welcome to Episode 95 - we will be talking about the Customs stamp issue of 1887, why it failed and just how many bottles of tequila you can bring in from Mexico. We also discuss soaking stamps. Our thanks to the STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW podcast for giving us some needed info.

Episode 94 - Mad Magazine Parody stamps of 1964

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:20:58 -0700

Welcome to episode #94. This week we talk about the Mad Magazines 1964 MORE TRASH faux postage stamps - including the infamous Dag Hammarskjold parody stamp. We also answer listener emails as well as take an early look at the US Post Office’s 2017 stamp issues. Also there is a talk with the Youth Coordinator for SESCAL’s youth area. Enjoy.

Episode 93 - The SESCAL STAMP SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 18:33:46 -0700

Welcome to episode #93. This week we were at the SESCAL Stamp Show. I hope you enjoy this special episode and the conversations.

Episode 92 - First Bulk Mail Campaign

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:45:24 -0700

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today episode 92. We discuss the first bulk mailing campaign done by abolitionists in 1835. We also discuss Lysander Spooner and Harriet Tubmann, Caj’s corrections and our expert topic is on the philatelic market place with our guest Ray Martin.

Episode #91 - PORN!! Well actually it is about the Comstock law and the censorship of the mails but PORN sounds better.

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:31:14 -0700

Welcome to Episode #91 - PORN!! Well actually it is about the Comstock law and the censorship of the mails but PORN sounds better. We also discuss Ida Craddock who got caught up in all of it in 1902 - she may have been strange but she did not deserve what she went through. We also discuss FINE, VERY FINE and etc in centering of stamps as well as listener emails and Caj’s corrections.

Episode #90 - What is RARE and what is SCARCE

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 22:11:45 -0700

Welcome to Episode #90. This week we talk about what is RARE. Not what stamps are rare but what does it mean to be RARE and what does it mean to be SCARCE. We also, as always, answer emails and have Cajs Corrections.

Episode #89 - We received a letter about Pokemon Go and also Topical Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:19:00 -0700

Welcome to episode #89. This week we have some GREAT emails from you listeners and we have a lively discussion on collecting Topical Stamps including Caj talking about chickens (again)..

Episode 88 - We talk all about quality and stamp grading. A special guest speaker, Ray Lieberman, says it is saving stamp collecting.

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:20:34 -0700

Welcome to episode #88. Along with listener email and the history of Hungarian Inflation stamps, we talk all about quality and stamp grading. Our special guest is Ray Lieberman who says that stamp grading is saving stamp collecting. To subscribe to his news letter - 100J - email lieberra@Comcast.com .

Episode 87 - We are back from the Portland APS Stamp Collecting Show and have a lot to talk about.

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:58:44 -0700

Welcome to Episode #87 - This week we are back from the Portland APS Stamp Show ad we share our tales from the show. We also discuss some questions including how to spot a reperforated stamp and how to sell your collection.

Episode 86 - Stamp Talk, Lots and lots of, well, talking. We do have a new intro that is pretty cool.

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 20:55:40 -0700

Welcome to episode #86. Nothing more to say, we are all very tired from getting back from the APS Stamp Show in Portland so it is a bit short. We did enjoyed meeting many listeners there so - Thank you to all who came to the booth and said “Hi”.

Episode 85 - Icecream and Parcel Post - ALSO - Next week we will be at the APS show in Portland so NO PODCAST :(

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:20:35 -0700

Welcome to Episode #85. Today we talk a lot about Ice cream and BIG MIKE. The experts talk about the Parcel Post stamps of 1913 also but lets face it, Big Mike!!!

Epidose 84 - Alexander Hamilton - His life, His times and his stamps - but mostly his stamps as we are all stamp collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:04:27 -0700

Welcome to episode #84 - one that I (Caj) have been looking forward to doing as I love Alexander Hamilton’s story, his life and times. The podcast will discuss who this fellow is and then use this as an introduction to him being on the 30 cent Bank Note stamp - which is a stamp with many varieties and is very worthy of the expert topic it has been give. Enjoy….

Episode 83 - NEGOTIATING SKILLS - Not just for stamp collecting but for Disney Pins, Magic Cards, Automobiles like on PAWN STARS

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:46:28 -0700

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #83. This week we discuss negotiating for stamps, magic cards, Disney pins, automobiles and everything else that is for sale. We have been in the stamp business a very long time and together with some top negotiator’s lists, we have assembled a must listen for anyone who wants to enhance their powers to negotiate.

Episode 82 - Patent Medicine, The early Snake Oil, Cocaine, Meth and the advertising as well as the stamps - for both historians and stamp collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:04:59 -0700

Episode #82 - Everything a stamp collector needs to know about Patent Medicine stamps, Cocaine, Morphine, Jamaican Ginger and other stuff that will curl your toes (the real stuff will curl more than that!). Also some emails, and as always - Caj’s Corrections. PICTURES WILL BE POSTED TO YOUTUBE at our channel - StampShowHereToday.

Episode 81 - Ebay shipping with helpful hints and what NOT to do as well as DEAD LETTER LADIES

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:01:49 -0700

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 81. We will have a discussion this week on eBay shipping (sellers) with some handy tricks, what to do and not to do and how to protect the stamps in shipping. We will also discuss those forgotten ladies who made the post office run (the dead letter office in particular) while the men were off at war (the Civil War). Also see our YouTube on DEAD LETTER LADIES for a more complete discussion with pictures.

Episode 80 - Selling your stamps to a stamp dealer. Benefits and Pitfalls to stamp collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:37:50 -0700

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #80. Today we will be discussing SELLING YOUR STAMPS. We will be dealing in particular with selling your stamps to a stamp dealer, both the advantages and disadvantages. After listening to this episode, you will be able to make a better decision on whether this is right for your collection. We also answer our listener emails as well as other topics on stamp collecting.

Episode 79 - Weird and Wacko Stamp Collecting Facts and a visit to the floor of NY Stamp Show 2016

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 19:27:13 -0700

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode #79. In this episode we explore some off the wall facts about stamps, stamp collecting and the post office. In addition we have a call live from the floor of New York 2016 Stamp Show with Scott Murphy.

Episode 78 - Blue Paper, Women in the Postal Service, and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 14:57:07 -0700

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode 78. This episode has run a little bit late due to NY Stamp Show 2016. This week we are discussing women in the postal service throughout its history, Caj’s corrections, answering listener e-mails and out expert topic (40:00) is on the identification of blue paper stamps. We now have a YouTube channel that will have explanations and pictures that you can view on our various subjects. You can check out the YouTube channel HERE.

Episode 77 - World Stamp Ceremonies and Special Guest Richard Lehmann

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 24 May 2016 20:55:35 -0700

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today episode 77. In this episode we will be discussing the first day ceremony releases at the World Stamp Show in New York, Caj’s corrections, a listener e-mail regarding when to remove stamps from covers, and our expert topic is a discussion with Richard Lehmann of Stamp Finder as we discuss both his take on the current US stamp market as an investment opportunity and Stamp Finders great new tools to help dealers and collectors to connect at the show. You can visit the Stamp Finder website HERE.

Episode 76 - Best Stamps of 2015 and Special Printings

stampshowheretoday1 — Sat, 21 May 2016 21:05:17 -0700

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today episode 76. All caught up! This officially clears out our backlog of episodes and from here on out we will be back to our weekly schedule. Thank you to all of our listeners who trudged through while we missed weeks and released several episodes per week. In this episode we discuss the best stamps of 2015, Linn’s Stamp News value reporting, Caj’s corrections, and our expert topic of the week is about U.S. special printings.

Episode 75 - Special Guest Gary Greenberg, Royal Mail Service, and Stampless Mail

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 17 May 2016 22:03:18 -0700

Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today episode 75! This week we have special guest Gary Greenberg of US Stamp Shop joining us. In this episode we will be discussing NY World stamp show stamp releases from the USPS, 500 years of the Royal Mail Service, Australia’s creation of a modern rarity, a short conversation about perforation detection software, and stampless mail.

Episode 74 - Duck Stamp controversy and Finest Known Discussion

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:00:39 -0700

Hey Listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, episode 74! In this episode we will be discussing the I.G. report on political mailings, missing C3a found, the federal duck stamp controversy, Caj’s corrections, and our expert topic is about finest known stamps.

Episode 73 - Special Guest Brian Hunt and the Stamp Market

stampshowheretoday1 — Mon, 09 May 2016 08:59:22 -0700

Hey Listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 73! In this episode we have special guest Brian Hunt from Hunt and Company Stamps joining us to discuss a comparison of Venetian glass to stamp collecting and exhibiting, a continuation of our CSAC discussion, Caj’s corrections, a discussion on the stamp market, stamp databases for business purposes, and auction issues.

Episode 72 - Cuba and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 01:02:34 -0700

Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 72!!! After a bit of a vacation break, we are back and with a slightly different format. Our intro evolves into a talk on the Confederate Club and the St. Louis Stamp Show and Expo (0:01); Stamp News – World Stamp Show 2016 (15:15); Stamps without a country name (16:15); Caj’s Corrections (20:07); and our Expert Topic is on Cuban stamps (25:31).

Episode 71 - Photographing Your Stamps and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 18:27:45 -0700

Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode 71! This episode, we will be talking about Stamp News - Mail Resumes to Cuba (2:42); #stampstories #dearUSPS (7:44); Caj’s Corrections (38:20); and our Expert Topic is on the how and why of photographing your collection (39:54).

Episode 70 - Gum Conditions, Self Sticks, and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 01:25:51 -0700

Hey listeners! Thank you for your patience; our editor Geoff has been sick this last week, but now we are back at it! Welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 70. This week, we will be talking about Stamp News - Upright Jenny Sheets Sell BIG on eBay (3:14); #stampstories #NewYorkStampShow2016 updates (15:04); Caj’s Corrections (16:27); and our Expert Topic this week is a discussion on gum conditions including self sticks, otherwise known as self adhesive or “pressure sensitive adhesive” stamps (26:46).

Episode 69 - Wayne Youndblood and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:09:08 -0700

Hey listeners, Welcome To Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 69! This week we will be talking about Stamp News - The Top USPS Customers of 2015 (1:53); #stampstories #springbreak (5:40); Caj’s Corrections (6:43); and our expert topic this week is actually an interview with past guest and longtime friend of Stamp Show Here Today, Wayne Youngblood of Regency Superior Auctions (14:32).

Episode 68 - Why Humans Collect and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 09:47:19 -0700

Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 68! This week we will be talking about Stamp News – the USPS is making another rarity (2:30); #stampstories #famouscollectors (8:00); Caj’s Correections (15:54); and our Expert Topic this week is all about collecting; specifically, why do we do it? (23:43)

Episode 67 - IRCs, Ponzi Schemes, and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 22:45:36 -0700

Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 67! This week, we will be talking about Stamp News: USPS Postal Rates Are Going Down (2:36); #StampStories #ARIPEX2016 (10:50); Caj’s Corrections (12:32); and our Expert Topic this week is all about International Reply Coupons and Ponzi Schemes (19:48).

Episode 66 - The Top 10 Stamp Lottery Fails and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:54:23 -0700

Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, episode 66! This week, after a really long intro, we will be talking about Stamp News - a brand new ten cent coil for $50.00 (12:10); #stampstories #leapyear (17:28); Caj’s Corrections (19:50); and this week’s expert topic is on the Top 10 Stamp Lottery Mistakes we commonly see here at PSE (22:50).

Episode 65 - The Internet and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:01:34 -0700

Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, episode 65! Sorry we are a couple days late; we are currently at ARIPEX! This week, we will be talking about Stamp News - A Smithsonian throwaway gets a new life (2:27); #stampstories #yourfreaksanderrors (9:24); Caj’s Corrections (15:37); and our Expert Topic is about using the internet and stamp collecting (20:35).

Episode 64 - Our Top Ten Stamp Books and Stamp Collectring

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 23:04:41 -0700

Hello listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 64! This week we will be talking about Stamp News - The Countries’ Smallest Post Office (1:18); #StampStories #Topicals (3:37); Caj’s Corrections (7:02); and our Expert Topic is our Top Ten List of the best, most important books you should own and read as a stamp collector (12:03).

Episode 63 - Coil Stamps and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:09:11 -0700

Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today Episode 63! This week we will be talking about Stamp News – stats on New York Stamp Show 2016 (2:07); #stampstories #freaksanderrors updates (8:55); Caj’s Corrections (12:58); and our expert topic of the week is all about a sometimes daunting topic – coil stamps (14:42).

Episode 62 - Different classes of Mail and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:12:25 -0700

Hello listeners and welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 62! This week we will be talking about Stamp News - New Designs Revealed (2:40), #stampstories #stampvotes (11:10), Caj’s Corrections (22:15), and our expert topic of the week is on different classes of U.S. Mail (23:55).

Episode 61 - First Day and Event Covers and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:56:23 -0700

Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 61! Quick side note; if you noticed and/or are confused, last episode Jessica said “Episode 61″ during the introduction last week, and Dawn says “Episode 60″ in this episode; as promised, we switched episodes to bring you the ORCOEXPO 2016 episode as close as possible to the show and after this episode we will be back in order. This week, we will be talking about Stamp News: Rates Go Up Everywhere! (2:42); #stampstories #winterfun (10:23); Caj’s Corrections (12:11); and our expert topic of the week is all about First Day Covers, referred to as FDCs, as well as Event Covers (16:20).

Episode 60 - ORCORXPO 2016 and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:49:29 -0700

Hello listeners and welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 60! In case you notice, Jessica says 61; we swapped episodes to bring you ORCOEXPO the Wednesday after the show. This entire show is dedicated to ORCOEXPO 2016 where we set up and recorded LIVE on the show floor! We talk about our favorite SSHT moments from our first year, the things we found at the show, and Jessica brings a handful of great interviews from the floor, including an update from Mark Swiakala of “Freaks and Errors”!

Episode 59 - Roosevelts, Canal Zones, and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:12:51 -0700

Hey listeners, welcome to Stamp Show Here Today, Episode 59! This week we will be talking about Stamp News – Vote for your favorite US Stamp (2:26); #stampstories #newyearsresolutions (5:20); Caj’s Corrections (11:18); and our expert topic this week is all about President Roosevelt and stamps (16:44).

Happy Holidays!

stampshowheretoday1 — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:04:51 -0700

Hey listeners, just a quick note!!! First, we hope you all had a happy holiday season and are looking forward to the new year! Second, after Episode 59, which will be posted Tuesday, January 5 2015, we will resume our regular schedule with new episodes each Wednesday. And keep your ears open for some changes! Thanks for listening!!!

Episode 58 - Post Offices in China and Stamp Collecting

stampshowheretoday1 — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 12:33:02 -0700

Hello listeners, Merry Christmas from Stamp Show Here Today and welcome to Episode 58! This week we will be talking about Stamp News: an interview with the International Society of Worldwide Stamp Collectors (2:04); #StampStories #LetterstoSanta (6:10); Caj’s Corrections and Updates (9:56); and our expert topic of the week is on Post Offices in China (12:20). Stay tuned through the credits to hear a special new take on a classic Christmas song brought to you by Action Aid!