tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post7783214947796977455..comments2024-03-29T05:05:10.497+00:00Comments on Norvic Philatelics Blog: Autumn Stampex update - an ongoing storyIan - Norvichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-54806237693924448512014-09-18T20:03:27.380+01:002014-09-18T20:03:27.380+01:00On Monday Norwich Castle Mall had FDCs but with Sp...On Monday Norwich Castle Mall had FDCs but with Spring Flowers inserts. It is currently having a re-fit prior to 4 NCR machines being installed. The 2 Wincor-Nixdorf machines were not working on Wed "due to building work - engineer awaited" but both were working today with Symbolic Flowers in. AndrewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-78041419983888377492014-09-18T15:26:21.431+01:002014-09-18T15:26:21.431+01:00PAIGNTON NCR: Had Machin Heads (MA14) to start wit...PAIGNTON NCR: Had Machin Heads (MA14) to start with on Wednesday - But changed to Flowers II by Afternoon. Number 69 was not cutting stamps in the right place to start with but they got it right in the end, then Kiosk Number 67 was Out of Order and did not except the Flower Stamps at all! Robert1943Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-45798807473980176832014-09-18T13:37:37.832+01:002014-09-18T13:37:37.832+01:00On the subject of "Shambolic" Flowers - ...On the subject of "Shambolic" Flowers - Stockport PO had them in all 3 NCR machines. Macclesfield PO has a Wincor-Nixdorf machine and they knew nothing about new stamps in their words, they only had "Fish". I did wonder if only NCR machines are now being stocked with new issues as the Wincor machines are being phased out. StuartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-53678223010991858732014-09-18T10:54:54.503+01:002014-09-18T10:54:54.503+01:00A003 & A004 were not working at the 11:30 firs...A003 & A004 were not working at the 11:30 first day opening time thru' to when I left at about 14:00. Royal Mail were waiting for someone to come and fix them.Symbolic Flowers and overprinted Poppies were available over the counter from the Royal Mail stand on the Mezzanine. <br />Popped into Old Street Post Office which had Symbolic Flowers in the right hand NCR machine, and MA14 Machins (1st) in the left hand machine. Don't know what was in the middle 2 machines.<br />Also, Stevenage, which now has 3 NCR machines, had Symbolic Flowers in all machines.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-49168238001224415702014-09-17T20:46:32.414+01:002014-09-17T20:46:32.414+01:00Tried Cheser-le-Street wincor machine bit still ha...Tried Cheser-le-Street wincor machine bit still had sping blooms as it has done since they were issued.<br />Durham NCR mahines had symbolic flowers but had FDC's without inserts<br />Sunderlands wincor machines were removed about two weeks ago. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-4278381305473864402014-09-17T19:26:30.299+01:002014-09-17T19:26:30.299+01:00As far as the solo poppy stamps are concerned, B m...As far as the solo poppy stamps are concerned, B machine stamp strips were available over the counter this afternoon for those who wanted to purchase them. Not sure what the position was for Machin / Union Flag.Adriannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-86845438112232671812014-09-17T17:25:18.185+01:002014-09-17T17:25:18.185+01:00Exeter had no FDC inserts eitherExeter had no FDC inserts eitherTrevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-37106026515068764552014-09-17T17:09:45.292+01:002014-09-17T17:09:45.292+01:00The union flag stamp in JE01 had no overprint this...The union flag stamp in JE01 had no overprint this afternoon. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-83003436134867327982014-09-17T17:05:28.648+01:002014-09-17T17:05:28.648+01:00The Jersey Union Stamp at Stampex does not have an...The Jersey Union Stamp at Stampex does not have an overprint.<br /><br />On the Symbolic Flowers front, Trafalgar Post Office had been sent blank FDCs, But the inserts were for 'Spring Blooms'.Chrisnoreply@blogger.com