tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post672875765551002305..comments2024-03-27T16:36:22.976+00:00Comments on Norvic Philatelics Blog: THE WORST KEPT SECRET OF 2015?Ian - Norvichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-82059823572456141292015-10-01T13:23:28.633+01:002015-10-01T13:23:28.633+01:00Not sure if this of any interest, but I have just ...Not sure if this of any interest, but I have just looked at the Miniature Sheets I received and have one where there is a very clear distinct vertical and left phosphor shift and another with a vertical shift. I note that these have not been reported in the latest Deegam Report (114)Chris Betthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212797484146058109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-2939297829501649452015-09-09T23:01:39.801+01:002015-09-09T23:01:39.801+01:00Ironically the Queen is staying at exactly the sam...Ironically the Queen is staying at exactly the same location where Victoria was staying (Balmoral Castle) when she beat the previous longest reign of George lll.marcoonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464073579217192381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-65540945608547063632015-09-09T14:53:18.414+01:002015-09-09T14:53:18.414+01:00As you may have noticed, HM hasn't made anythi...As you may have noticed, HM hasn't made anything of this 'event' - "it is not a record to which I have ever aspired".<br /><br />As such my understanding is that "The Palace" (ie HM) deliberately downplayed it, and Royal Mail agreed not to do any publicity before the milestone was reached. The fact that their partners in The Mint and POLtd somehow avoided the same restriction has unfortunately led to much speculation as to Royal Mail's reasons, which are simply based on their agreement with The Palace.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-37468136103299566522015-09-08T20:22:16.160+01:002015-09-08T20:22:16.160+01:00I think the reason why Royal mail have tried to ke...I think the reason why Royal mail have tried to keep this issue secret, is just in case the Queen popped her clogs before she broke the record. I guess Royal mail thought they would try not to tempt fate and to save a few red faces. I don't think we will see to many issues being shrouded in mystery such as this one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05850389418752043380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-14460286371455808812015-09-08T11:12:01.122+01:002015-09-08T11:12:01.122+01:00And probably a new machine cancel too.And probably a new machine cancel too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-1833042785791189542015-09-07T08:53:47.430+01:002015-09-07T08:53:47.430+01:00Well I suppose it’s one way of reducing the public...Well I suppose it’s one way of reducing the publicity budget. Announce nothing and let speculation and the inevitable leak trigger our natural curiosity to promote the products. Let’s hope a) it’s not the start of a new policy, b) the Post Office have ensured that the items are available on 9/9/15 and c) the items are worth the anticipated speculation<br /><br />As the 1st class Machin stamp carries a 15 in the code (next to the upper part of the left security slit heading toward the necklace) will this be a replacement for the red ones?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-26917496027154318702015-09-01T15:47:52.157+01:002015-09-01T15:47:52.157+01:00My local PO has them two. The minis sheet has 5 st...My local PO has them two. The minis sheet has 5 stamps 2 X 1st and 2 x £1.52 either side of the Purple Machin.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05044708448481707108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-28077673165308379892015-08-29T20:36:38.666+01:002015-08-29T20:36:38.666+01:00Value stock distribution is handled by the Nationa...Value stock distribution is handled by the National Secure Stock Centre - the regional organisation of POL has no bearing on it.<br /><br />i suspect of more importance is if a branch has a demand for philatelic items such as FDC's, PRes Packs etc as these will have very clear first day of sale and first day of issue instructions.<br /><br />Branches that don't receive philatelic value stock owing to no demand, such as the one I manage, seem to have been sent a standard supply of the new 1st class stamps but with no FDI date imformation included.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07913457445375485166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-67744329415846749212015-08-29T20:26:59.774+01:002015-08-29T20:26:59.774+01:00TBH, stamps are simply a tool of my trade, essenti...TBH, stamps are simply a tool of my trade, essentially pieces of sticky paper - occasionally I find some interest in a commemmorative issue, the recent Battle of Waterloo issue for example.<br /><br />The new 1st class stamp is a singulalry unappealing and, to my tatste, unimpressive choice of colour.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07913457445375485166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-43866849681295977222015-08-29T18:34:29.157+01:002015-08-29T18:34:29.157+01:00My Local Post Office has received a supply of the ...My Local Post Office has received a supply of the new Machins Heads Dated 04/05/15, Also a supply of the Mini Sheets which has 5 Stamps: 2 Oblong Stamps each side of a Purple Amathyst Machin Head Stamp.<br />RobertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-45862886976526184702015-08-28T14:51:50.796+01:002015-08-28T14:51:50.796+01:00A local post office has the package for this issue...A local post office has the package for this issue. Their instructions are very clear as to the issue date. However I have a feeling Post Offices are organised on a regional basis so arrangements could vary by region.<br />In the case of the First Day Envelopes this is 2nd September the usual week in advance.<br /><br />John EmbreyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-66804534863726056882015-08-28T10:23:54.902+01:002015-08-28T10:23:54.902+01:00Yes - the usual conditions will apply as for '...Yes - the usual conditions will apply as for 'fast-track' issues like the Olympics and earlier Rugby World Cup & Ashes Winners MS. I think collectors and dealers will have 28 days, but handstamp centres will be flexible especially if there are more handstamps announced after the stamps are out.<br /><br />Thanks for asking, I'll put this in the main post as well.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-48238611984968513982015-08-28T09:58:06.860+01:002015-08-28T09:58:06.860+01:00As RM won't allow customers to place an order ...As RM won't allow customers to place an order for items from this issue if you do not have them on regular order. Will they at least give collectors a prolonged window in which to send items for handstamps after the 9th when I assume one will be able to order stamps etc.?postmarkuknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-25619064150310865952015-08-27T07:58:39.929+01:002015-08-27T07:58:39.929+01:00To be fair to Richard, I don't find these amet...To be fair to Richard, I don't find these amethyst stamps any more appealing than the wishy-washy Diamond Jubilee definitives. Not only that, but the colour <i>seems</i> to clash with the £1.52 - I don't have mine yet so I can't be sure.<br /><br />But I'll await the full range for this issue before awarding stars or not!Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-75304763226622829622015-08-26T23:12:42.454+01:002015-08-26T23:12:42.454+01:00Wondering, as you are unimpressed with those stamp...Wondering, as you are unimpressed with those stamps, which stamps are you impressed with?!Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024511273935227430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-3889240249052926512015-08-26T22:01:16.653+01:002015-08-26T22:01:16.653+01:00My local post office has also received the new Mac...My local post office has also received the new Machins, together with the FDC and their inserts. The insert gives the issue date as 9th September 2015, and also says that there will be five stamps.Duncan McCollnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-53446156140352153242015-08-26T09:39:05.449+01:002015-08-26T09:39:05.449+01:00Hi Ian
The stamps turned up last Thursday with th...Hi Ian<br /><br />The stamps turned up last Thursday with the value stock I had ordered as part of my regular inward remittance - no special packaging and no indication of the date they were to be issued.<br /><br />I haven't received any books of 6 x 1st - I had actually ordered a packet of 50 x 6x 1st as part of this inward remittance & was sent the "Bees" booklets.<br /><br />Printing date of the sheets of 50 x 1st is 4th June 2015Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07913457445375485166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-31343791434315790932015-08-26T08:06:53.037+01:002015-08-26T08:06:53.037+01:00A certain FDC website is showing the Rugby World C...A certain FDC website is showing the Rugby World Cup stamp Book which shows four of the Amethyst coloured stamps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-5898158662411346512015-08-25T23:00:21.973+01:002015-08-25T23:00:21.973+01:00My local post office has been sent the new coloure...My local post office has been sent the new coloured machin 1st ans some fdc envelopes the insert for which shows pictures of a number of royal symbols but no detail and they are scheduled for release on 9 September. To date he has had no other stamps for this issue.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05044708448481707108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-23998621231474442712015-08-25T21:20:52.595+01:002015-08-25T21:20:52.595+01:00Thank you for writing, Richard.
You can probably ...Thank you for writing, Richard.<br /><br />You can probably confirm that they were in normal packaging - but did the consignment include any statement about when then should (not) be placed on sale?<br /><br />And can you tell us the printing date on your stock. Did you get any booklets (6 x 1st) ? I was rather hoping that they would be supplied to POs on day 1!<br />Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-70668529252256597092015-08-25T21:17:14.431+01:002015-08-25T21:17:14.431+01:00I received 500 of these deeply unimpressive stamps...I received 500 of these deeply unimpressive stamps in my scheduled stock delivery on Thursday last week.<br /><br />This was quite a surprise as I hadn't ordered them and wasn't expecting them.......a quick piece of internet research showed they go on sale in September.<br /><br />This is typical of the way POL and RM operate these days - those of us at the coal face of the business are often the last to hear of such things....<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07913457445375485166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-3811750732912068862015-08-24T15:16:01.258+01:002015-08-24T15:16:01.258+01:00More or less by chance I saw Guernsey Post issuing...More or less by chance I saw Guernsey Post issuing a folder for Alderney containing an imperforate sheet of 5 of the Queen stamps (5xGBP10) and a GBP20 bank note - for a mere GBP95... The only positive is that they will make only 350 of these folders. franklipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07571433188010939527noreply@blogger.com