In my experience Shipping has always been the Scariest part of a stamp purchase. I have purposely gone out and purchased stamps from more than a dozen different vendors to "see" just how they prepare YOUR stamps for shipment.

I have been impressed with a few of them, not so impressed with a few and have been scared to death to open quite a few. I sure am Thankful that my carrier has a good idea of what I'm receiving and tries to keep them in one flat piece without folding them in half and stuffing them in the box.

As a result, I have vowed to Meticulously prepare your stamps for delivery with every possible "Bad Element" in mind as I do so.

Here is a step by step account of what I go through with each and every package that is prepared for

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1.   I separate (if more than one) the stamps and wrap them in Glassine paper so that gumming does not touch other stamps in the package.

2.    The entire package is then sealed in Plastic. THIS is the step that's the Most Important in my opinion, as I have received packages that had gotten wet during there travel and the stamps were stuck to the package.

3.    The package is then attached to a stiff backing.

4.    A Packing slip is inserted.

5.   Then another layer of backing is applied to create a sandwich.

The 2 layers are then taped together with the stamps carefully tucked inside with no edges protruding.   

8. Choosing the stamps to use on your package is much more time consuming but it sure is a lot more enjoyable than slapping a generic label on it.

I use a  non-toxic water based glue stick to apply the postage to your package so that your canceled stamps can easily be removed after they have made their journey.

I personally take your package to the post office, deliver it to the desk and have it hand canceled so that it NEVER gets shoved though a canceling (Thrashing) machine.

As I said in my listings, "We want your stamps to arrive the same way they look Today"

We are Not in the business to profit from shipping charges.
We think we have one of THE Best shipping practices available and If you purchase any of our stamp items, you will find out for yourself just how much we DO Care.

Optional Insured Packages are treated Exactly the same as the others but there is a $1 handling Up charge + the actual insurance cost to cover the expense of a Bubble Wrap envelope.

You also will have the option for your package to be shipped via Priority Mail at your expense, should you so request to do so.

ALL Domestic orders over $100.00 will be Required to puchase Insurance at Actual U.S.P.S. cost.