tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post1460766419604127171..comments2024-03-29T07:57:55.016+00:00Comments on Norvic Philatelics Blog: Christmas - 2 November 2021 - Post Offices instructed to pen-cancel stamps!Ian - Norvichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-54604630906695617872021-12-09T09:49:27.676+00:002021-12-09T09:49:27.676+00:00Yes they have moved the cancellation zone to the l...Yes they have moved the cancellation zone to the left, that's why the Delivered by Royal Mail logo is missing. Postmen are not required to scan them, so they are wasting their time - but they should have been told that there was no need.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-1949012569182971092021-12-09T08:55:05.874+00:002021-12-09T08:55:05.874+00:00Elsewhere I've read that Royal Mail "coll...Elsewhere I've read that Royal Mail "colleagues should have been briefed about the new Bar Coding stamps and the need not to mark the bar code when cancelling stamps" and the comment "As they've moved the cancellation zone to left, I found myself having to manually cancel a lot more traditional stamps" but have they really "moved the cancellation zone to left" or just reduced the wavy lines to three ?<br />A postman on delivery commented "since then I've spotted half a dozen or so, have attempted to scan then on delivery and just get the error beep and a message about being in the wrong work area" which isn't surprising.The Stafford Mudgienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-51789692984547935672021-12-02T21:35:02.844+00:002021-12-02T21:35:02.844+00:00Thanks Ian, a mystery then, and trials for trackin...Thanks Ian, a mystery then, and trials for tracking delivery can't be very likely for such values.<br />The instruction to sub postmasterss for datestamps to avoid the code suggests any scanning in Mail Centres would be BEFORE the inkjetted postmark though many Christmas cards miss the automatic sorting as shown by THE postmark and/or two rows of orange coding dots being absent. Mudgienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-49062692462184711172021-12-02T21:20:41.449+00:002021-12-02T21:20:41.449+00:00As dealers we were told nothing about the reason f...As dealers we were told nothing about the reason for the datamatrix code aside from what was announced in the spring.<br /><br />As far as I know there has been no announcement to the public as to why these patterns are disfiguring their Christmas stamps. I meant to ask a SPM this morning if there had been any reaction from customers, but I forgot.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-27870011000126562462021-12-02T20:30:01.316+00:002021-12-02T20:30:01.316+00:00Does anyone on here know (a) if Datamatrix codes a...Does anyone on here know (a) if Datamatrix codes are on the Christmas stamps as an attempt to prevent the reuse of those that haven't been cancelled and (b) if they are whether any attempt has been made to inform the public that reused uncancelled ones are likely to be detected and surcharged ? Mudgienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-16783342379221399612021-12-01T13:31:40.409+00:002021-12-01T13:31:40.409+00:00The first used barcoded stamp arrive today on Chri...The first used barcoded stamp arrive today on Christmas card and during this month I’ll be interested to see the proportion of barcoded counter sheet and non-barcoded booklet ones.<br />Yesterday we got the first digital second class Christmas, rather than Machin, stamp on an item of marketing mail.Mudgienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-17765212952530658782021-11-28T13:09:24.934+00:002021-11-28T13:09:24.934+00:00No major difference with the 'postman' Chr...No major difference with the 'postman' Christmas stamps just guillotined to fit . Given the unique barcodes if RM were remotely interested they could establish the identities of staff who sell them. Christmas card really should have depicted a barcode version or both. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-74967329233203010832021-11-09T18:39:26.502+00:002021-11-09T18:39:26.502+00:00The picture I used is a pre-issue publicity pictur...The picture I used is a pre-issue publicity picture.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-66844734186448843742021-11-09T16:18:28.527+00:002021-11-09T16:18:28.527+00:00My miniature sheet doesn't look like the one p...My miniature sheet doesn't look like the one pictured above, the perforations (serrations?) are lost against the white background which they are printed on.<br />from a distance they appear to be imperf.Ron Knee (59)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-58746971566856663472021-11-08T07:13:34.078+00:002021-11-08T07:13:34.078+00:00Called into my local PO (inside a convenience stor...Called into my local PO (inside a convenience store) and quite a busy outlet. I saw the small pack of Christmas stamps that were delivered and they were only allocated 1 sheet of the 1st Large. Not many of all the other stamps in total. I really don't know how many they would expect to sell but looking at the stock I doubt they will last more than a couple of weeks. Doug (Enfield) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-2134707166096882582021-11-04T20:27:58.677+00:002021-11-04T20:27:58.677+00:00Given the "only the stamp should be cancelled...Given the "only the stamp should be cancelled and not the barcode which should remain unmarked" instruction it's ironic that their First Day Cover illustrated on the "first" booklet has the postmark not touching the 2nd Large 'stamp' but only on its barcode.<br />I suspect that many stamps so postmarked on ordinary mail will be reused after the barcode has been neatly cut off along the printed 'perforation'.<br /><br />In my nearest Post Office today, the Third Day Of Issue, I intended buying various quantities of the four barcoded stamps totaling £47.83 but was told "I've not got them out. I didn't think anyone would want them yet". With that attitude it's no surprise that he has no interest in selling any of the dozen other special issues each year. <br /><br />.Mudgienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-36637586105848694222021-11-04T13:08:58.294+00:002021-11-04T13:08:58.294+00:00Despite what it states in RM's blurb above, th...Despite what it states in RM's blurb above, the Miniature Sheets are self-adhesive (not conventionally gummed). The Philatelic Bulletin correctly says that the MS is S/A. Late change of mind, I wonder?<br /><br />JohnJohn H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00685852414214491498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-77901778462938968032021-11-04T09:53:08.829+00:002021-11-04T09:53:08.829+00:00My copy of "First" arrived this morning ...My copy of "First" arrived this morning and it shows half sheet ordering of the 'large' rate stamps. Half sheet 2nd large is AS7900CHS and Half sheet 1st large is AS7900DHS Regards Doug (Enfield)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-10606831277750252612021-11-03T21:08:54.464+00:002021-11-03T21:08:54.464+00:00Thanks. Will have to give them a ring. Code only b...Thanks. Will have to give them a ring. Code only brings up<br />complete sheets on the website. I’m sure in past years it allowed you to order smaller quantities. Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-50975902606835658112021-11-03T17:23:33.488+00:002021-11-03T17:23:33.488+00:00It is, Bob, I'll add them to the blog shortly....It is, Bob, I'll add them to the blog shortly.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-40460273045103193752021-11-03T16:56:41.923+00:002021-11-03T16:56:41.923+00:00I placed an order for sheets yesterday morning and...I placed an order for sheets yesterday morning and they arrived today. The books I ordered at the same time are coming tomorrow. So at least, despite the last minute ability to order, despatch has been very quick.<br /><br />Does anyone know of it is possible to order quantities of the large rate stamps in quantities less than a sheet? Can't find a code for them or in the shop search.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-91023052185413592932021-11-03T10:52:43.996+00:002021-11-03T10:52:43.996+00:00There are 2 sellers , one uses the others photo! t...There are 2 sellers , one uses the others photo! these are booklet stamps picked off and stuck on random backing. Matrix intact Bureau now listed on eBay as are single stamps from bookletsGONJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01000637511472966325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-6536657572206301522021-11-03T08:42:27.711+00:002021-11-03T08:42:27.711+00:00At least one person on ebay is selling sets of 8 w...At least one person on ebay is selling sets of 8 with 2nd and 1st class no datamatrix code with the matrix removed and security backing running from top to bottom (its across the way on the booklets) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304208799251?hash=item46d441e613:g:rw8AAOSw4fJhgEqT , they look as if they have come from sheets? since there are perforation/tear of marks on the sides.Iainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-4788519794820363122021-11-02T20:48:26.142+00:002021-11-02T20:48:26.142+00:00I was actually able to buy some of the Christmas i...I was actually able to buy some of the Christmas issue stamps today from my main Post Office - they were available unlike many of the special issues this year. I appreciate that they are 'busy' but they do seem to be larger in size than recent Christmas issues which have been too small to show off the design properly. I particularly like the £1.70 stamp showing the journey of the Magi - ideal for my 'Postcrossing' postcards and mail to Europedomredcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034867554287473088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-47556166609815266782021-11-02T20:17:15.035+00:002021-11-02T20:17:15.035+00:00My bar coded 1st & 2nd appear to be printed &#...My bar coded 1st & 2nd appear to be printed 'sideways' relative to the security backing. No doubt we will now see sideways left and sideways right?! Doug (Enfield) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-88453267337244515462021-11-02T17:08:05.164+00:002021-11-02T17:08:05.164+00:00They also have the matrix intact, Peter, as is nor...They also have the matrix intact, Peter, as is normal with the sheets distributed to RM staff. So I am eager to find out what they get, bearing in mind the normal size of the cards containing their Christmas bonus.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-18235492385676808262021-11-02T14:47:59.154+00:002021-11-02T14:47:59.154+00:00For those that get the Yearbook, Page 63 relates t...For those that get the Yearbook, Page 63 relates to the Christmas Issue. Customers should have received the Miniature Sheet, but instead RM have inadvertently sent the 8 individual stamps to customers instead. RM are now aware of this and will replace the item once you contact them. Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-79126956819741201852021-11-02T14:00:13.381+00:002021-11-02T14:00:13.381+00:00Just received my Christmas issue, I like them but....Just received my Christmas issue, I like them but.. the 1st & 2nd without barcodes have not been taken from a retail book as they are not on security backing paper, whereas the ones in the 2 retail booklets are so will they be catalogued as different? Who knows only SGpetemkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04444483566044974093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-14984802884544486172021-11-02T13:17:46.033+00:002021-11-02T13:17:46.033+00:00What I (and other people too) don't get is why...What I (and other people too) don't get is why the secrecy over this issue... day of issue! Now, I have just seen what USPS have planned for 2022. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2021/1101-usps-reveals-new-stamps-for-2022.pdfMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024511273935227430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-73631970472952804072021-11-02T12:56:15.901+00:002021-11-02T12:56:15.901+00:00I also like them. However, they suffer in part fro...I also like them. However, they suffer in part from the same problem from which a number of recent issues have also suffered - some are very "busy". A canvas that is as small as stamp cannot do justice to a larger artwork. I also looked at Jorge Cocco Santangelo's website, and I admit to recoiling a little at terms such as "sacrocubism" and "art for the spiritual intellect", but I still like them.Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02476786079205345195noreply@blogger.com