tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post3278536137019380194..comments2024-03-28T16:38:56.638+00:00Comments on Norvic Philatelics Blog: New images for February's new stampsIan - Norvichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-13660421944499107812013-01-23T14:14:45.737+00:002013-01-23T14:14:45.737+00:00Well, Paul, given that a lot of the stamps that ar...Well, Paul, given that a lot of the stamps that are used by ordinary people are 1st class (see http://blog.norphil.co.uk/2013/01/modern-british-stamps-are-used-by.html) that would seriously reduce the number of special stamps on time-sensitive competition entries!<br /><br />I think they have to strike a balance - 2nd class, 1st class, and airmail rates. That balance may not yet have been found.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-75623436954722930962013-01-23T14:06:57.688+00:002013-01-23T14:06:57.688+00:00If the Royal Mail really cared about the cost of &...If the Royal Mail really cared about the cost of 'special' stamps to collectors, it would price each one at the 2nd class rate.<br />But they know full well that saps like me will continue to buy them regardless until breaking point is reached.<br />I wonder how many GB collectors have simply given-up the ghost since the Millennium?Paul Yardenhttp://www.myfootballfacts.comnoreply@blogger.com