tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post2005135477433794218..comments2024-03-27T16:36:22.976+00:00Comments on Norvic Philatelics Blog: Charities warned against selling kiloware; may be aiding postal fraudIan - Norvichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-29294964763985100072018-12-05T14:12:41.251+00:002018-12-05T14:12:41.251+00:00You only have to look across eBay to spot a number...You only have to look across eBay to spot a number that don't warn the buyer about fraudulent misuse etc.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Also - how many sellers actually care about who buys them and just put a caveat in to cover their own backs?<br /><br /> <br /><br />The published statement is clearly warning charities to ensure they are selling to genuine collectors; that should in theory mean more available for us that haven't been snapped up by criminal gangs, washed and put back through the system. Win/Win! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-80871876584635122252018-12-02T14:32:27.108+00:002018-12-02T14:32:27.108+00:00Just had a quick look at ebay... One seller of unm...Just had a quick look at ebay... One seller of unmarked stamps says, "If mint stamps in pristine condition are required it is politely suggested that they are purchased from a Post Office.<br /><br />Another seller says, "For collectors purposes only"<br /><br />However, not all unmarked stamp sellers say this or words to that effect. There's one raising money for a theatre, and there's no mention of the stamps being for collectors (or even art) and cannot be used for postage.<br /><br /> <br />"Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024511273935227430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-33370934525989317192018-12-01T14:45:30.680+00:002018-12-01T14:45:30.680+00:00Utterly outrageous! In all my 55+ years of collect...Utterly outrageous! In all my 55+ years of collecting, never have I seen an advert for kiloware or similar with even a hint of offering the stamps for re-use. If it does happen, and it probably does in a small number of cases, then RM should go for the ones that re-use them, not the genuine charity sellers etc. As you say, if RM followed their own cancellation procedures properly, then the problem wouldn't arise. Suggested opening line for a letter that RM may like to use: 'Dear Charity Fundraiser. In order to save time and money we often don't cancel stamps used through the post for the first time. If they then get sold and re-used then it's clearly your fault and not ours or the fraudulent user. Also, it's easier for us to prosecute you rather than your buyers. Best wishes from Royal Mail and we hope you have a good time collecting and selling all those used Christmas Stamps. We will be back to you in the New Year with our summons. Happy 2019.'Trelantishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04537566448394951396noreply@blogger.com