Here we are at the start of a new decade. My business feels ready for the possible challenges. I have a solid stock of fine used stamps and supplies are…

NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2019 Much of my time in November was just processing orders. Usually I finish the orders by about 2.30 then have a chance to price up new material.…

NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2019 This month was truncated by my holiday in Trinidad and Tobago, another birding holiday. I had never been anywhere tropical before so that alone was an experience.…

NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2019 Another good month for sales especially at Fairs. I attend less Fairs than previously but the ones I do go to have been exceptional lately. Commonwealth stamps have…

NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019 I have been exceedingly busy during August in stamps and other matters. On a personal note, the annual Bird Fair takes place in mid-August each year and…

NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2019 July kept me busy even without taking the York Fair into account. I am pleased to see so many people wanting to add to their collections and…

NEWSLETTER JULY 2019 June was another good month and continues the improvement on last year’s figures. I have a nice band of regular postal customers which has been added to…

NEWSLETTER JUNE 2019 I was pleased with trade during May. Two very good Fairs and better than average postal sales. There were more new customers this month than usual and…

NEWSLETTER MAY 2019 At the beginning of April, I went to Antwerp to attend the annual Spring Stamp Fair. This is the third year running I have been there, always…

NEWSLETTER APRIL 2019 An average month in many ways, March has come and gone. New material has been coming in much as before, with some especially good items now in…