tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post9091815343758362715..comments2024-03-27T16:36:22.976+00:00Comments on Norvic Philatelics Blog: It's the end: of the suspense, the series, and possibly many collections.Ian - Norvichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-26765174509471733012019-11-29T16:05:43.484+00:002019-11-29T16:05:43.484+00:00The 2nd Class in all three Star Wars PSBs are U315...The 2nd Class in all three Star Wars PSBs are U3150 and the 1st Class in Star Wars PSBs #1 & #2 are U3156.Trelantishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04537566448394951396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-88221822076501643182019-11-29T15:36:08.076+00:002019-11-29T15:36:08.076+00:00Oh yes, thank you. Litho - doh!Oh yes, thank you. Litho - doh!Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-21233005145566939362019-11-29T12:50:42.016+00:002019-11-29T12:50:42.016+00:00Machins from the Star Wars #3 PSB are: 5p U3072, £...Machins from the Star Wars #3 PSB are: 5p U3072, £1.17 U3084 and 2nd U3150.Trelantishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04537566448394951396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-80140827614413472072019-11-29T12:23:51.224+00:002019-11-29T12:23:51.224+00:00In the 2019 catalogue there is NO U3095. The NVIs...In the 2019 catalogue there is NO U3095. The NVIs with source and year codes are U3065 - U3067.<br /><br />The £1.33 is U3094 and the £1.40 is U3099.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-91801616739299014582019-11-29T09:09:58.083+00:002019-11-29T09:09:58.083+00:00I've received the Bulletin by email and it sho...I've received the Bulletin by email and it should be on the RM website today at https://www.royalmail.com/personal/stamps-collectibles-gifts/postmark-bulletins<br /><br />I'm told printed copies should be despatched today. Ref numbers are FD1920 TH/PL/NP and there are 11 other handstamps available which means you can have a different one on each stamp in the set of 10 and one for the MS.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-87567204332550396262019-11-29T00:57:11.784+00:002019-11-29T00:57:11.784+00:00Re Norvic 15th November post. The 2nd class machin...Re Norvic 15th November post. The 2nd class machins in the machin pane will be SG U3095 not SG U3065 surely ? <br />The 2nd class MPIL stamps in Star Wars I and Star Wars II were SG U3095 ....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859458498035652410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-17077693769285035012019-11-27T00:13:23.312+00:002019-11-27T00:13:23.312+00:00So the issue has been released but https://www.roy...So the issue has been released but https://www.royalmail.com/postmarks still says "NO INFO WILL BE RELEASED about special handstamps until the next issue of Postmark Bulletin on 29 Nov". So unless I guess at the reference numbers for the Tallents House and London handstamps, I cannot send off my covers to the Special Handstamp centres yet. Royal Mail REALLY know how to annoy their stamp collector customers don't they. I think that's it for me, have a complete collection since 1971 but finally now I'm done.Ian Nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-67366859095823794582019-11-26T13:42:39.348+00:002019-11-26T13:42:39.348+00:00Well, yes. If it says ‘cover’ or ‘souvenir’ in th...Well, yes. If it says ‘cover’ or ‘souvenir’ in the list, it’s a cover. That’s how they usually word things.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-89031907866040523962019-11-26T12:26:40.023+00:002019-11-26T12:26:40.023+00:00Just to confirm that the AW128 is indeed a cover -...Just to confirm that the AW128 is indeed a cover - 30 stamps stuck on a cardboard envelope. Mine's going back!Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02094995762869857601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-19188750114494654862019-11-26T10:54:14.236+00:002019-11-26T10:54:14.236+00:00Yes, I have no problem at our Crown office if I ne...Yes, I have no problem at our Crown office if I need any more but they are few and far between.<br /><br />Officially, of the 11,500 POs still extant, including outreaches, 7,500 do have special stamps. Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-35787063709680043342019-11-26T09:55:15.202+00:002019-11-26T09:55:15.202+00:00It really depends on the PO. If you are lucky eno...It really depends on the PO. If you are lucky enough to find one with a helpful clerk and can get to it at non-peak times - you can still get a good service. But it's very hit and miss.Neil Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-9645598740645337052019-11-21T07:59:48.176+00:002019-11-21T07:59:48.176+00:00Commemorative Stamps in Post Offices - what a quai...Commemorative Stamps in Post Offices - what a quaint idea! You are looking in the wrong place for them. Try online or a standing order. The days of buying stamps in POs is long gone, unfortunately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-78283167084658081712019-11-21T07:57:48.269+00:002019-11-21T07:57:48.269+00:00Shouldnt that be "Darth" of ambition :)
...Shouldnt that be "Darth" of ambition :)<br />In RM's defence (although not sure why I should as they are clearly the bad guy here), they do keep saying that all these extra products aren't for the philatelic market. We just get swept along with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-79519861641276286412019-11-19T16:20:38.409+00:002019-11-19T16:20:38.409+00:00From an aesthetic point of view Ian your layout do...From an aesthetic point of view Ian your layout does look better. However, the pane with the two 1st class stamps in opposite corner positions does now make a bit more sense to the comment by Royal Mail in your original blog post 'Please note due to a misunderstanding in the print process the Definitive pane includes a stamp that is no longer a current postal rate'. This does make me wonder who on earth is in charge of checking anything before it is finally passed for printing?Brian Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-63489872601002140992019-11-17T19:47:06.003+00:002019-11-17T19:47:06.003+00:00What does Star Wars have to do with Machins? Origi...What does Star Wars have to do with Machins? Originally prestige booklets were Machins only. The first one to have a commemorative pane was the London Life booklet in 1990. These booklets have always had Machins that were different from the sheet or standard booklet stamps.<br /><br />In 1999 we started to see prestige booklets with only one Machin pane and 3 commerative stamp panes or 2 plus a miniature sheet pane, which has now become the norm.<br /><br />Will I buy this issue. Yes, as I am collecting them to pass on to my youngest children. A presentation pack, a retail booklet for the self adhesive commeratives and the prestige book for the self adhesive miniature sheet panes. Plus the Machin set for my own collection. The remainder of the booklet will be used for postage.<br /><br />I will stop with the modern stamps when Queen Elizabeth II is no longer on them.<br /><br />Just my 2p worth :)Steve Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06420500892349424377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-12485425577393791652019-11-17T15:47:15.256+00:002019-11-17T15:47:15.256+00:00Well, I did predict a third set earlier in the yea...Well, I did predict a third set earlier in the year, seems I was bang on. It was bound to happen as the previous stamp sets were released at the time.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069438236021408622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-58587171849235438262019-11-17T13:58:28.911+00:002019-11-17T13:58:28.911+00:00Machin Stamp collectors are their own worst enemy,...Machin Stamp collectors are their own worst enemy, no doubt most will buy this Prestige booklet just to obtain the new 2019 Machin values. <br /><br />When a PB was released without these definitive panes there was an outcry. Now R M add the Machin pane knowing that most Machin collectors will buy the booklet. <br /><br />Question: What do Machins have to do or have in common with a Star Wars issue? <br /><br />Simple answer: R M Profits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-80016888470648337012019-11-16T18:30:37.485+00:002019-11-16T18:30:37.485+00:00I don't think it matters what Machin values ar...I don't think it matters what Machin values are in the Prestige book they are never going to be used for postage. Not in the normal way anyway.marcoonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464073579217192381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-52474594832908123582019-11-16T14:02:12.573+00:002019-11-16T14:02:12.573+00:00It is good that they now have more new issues so o...It is good that they now have more new issues so often as I just buy the ones I like. My favourites this year were the sailing ship ones and the Xmas ones. It is odd though that despite all the new issues they are harder and harder to get. In days of yore clerks would often sell them to ordinary folk who had just asked for some first class stamps to put on letters &c. Now if you try to buy a miniature sheet for example, the usual reply is that this is not a main office so special stamps must be sought in the Post Office in town. Then, when you are next in town, you have to explain what a miniature sheet is or state what they are about & look like. Then the clerk has to get the manager's attention so that he can rummage in the safe: once the anti-thief timer will let him. It is a real achievement when you get them, but little wonder that you see commemoratives on post so seldom these days. Still we have new issues to look forward to in 2020...every fortnight probably: but they will sell even fewer because of the stupid embargoes on here which mean your appetite never gets whetted and the stamps have gone before we knew of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-15794311324394386092019-11-16T12:56:32.464+00:002019-11-16T12:56:32.464+00:00I don't buy everything but I do buy the sheets...I don't buy everything but I do buy the sheets and want a complete collection. I'll be interested in any further advice but might try and give Tallents House a ring next week to confirm. Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02094995762869857601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-43745396907622981542019-11-15T19:36:56.356+00:002019-11-15T19:36:56.356+00:00You regularly suggest that time has come to stop c...You regularly suggest that time has come to stop collecting Royal Mail's new stamps! You all should do so instead of asking again and again the same question. I stopped some years ago and I don't regret this step.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-12031702499041965562019-11-15T15:28:08.137+00:002019-11-15T15:28:08.137+00:00I think AW128 listed above is a cover. I’m away an...I think AW128 listed above is a cover. I’m away and can’t see the website but you can take it that Royal Mail are correct both on their website and on their list published above. <br /><br />And I will say as they would - nobody has to buy everything Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-6057425883451854462019-11-15T15:11:38.762+00:002019-11-15T15:11:38.762+00:00I have Generic/Collectors sheets on my standing or...I have Generic/Collectors sheets on my standing order with Tallents House. One sheet in 2015 and there were two sheets in 2017. All delivered. My Order Advice for the 2019 issue only mentions one generic sheet (only the total value of the issue is stated). I've costed everything given the information you have provided and this sheet will be the £8.10 one. No mention of the 'complete' sheet of all 30 stamps. There was such a sheet in 2018 including all the World War One stamps 1914/18. It was issued at face value, but it did not form part of my standing order as it was a LIMITED ISSUE. Will the Star Wars 'complete' sheet also be a LIMITED ISSUE ? Perhaps we will find out when the 'First' is delivered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-33938818674955516952019-11-15T15:10:42.663+00:002019-11-15T15:10:42.663+00:00concordo..... se continuano così è il caso di smet...concordo..... se continuano così è il caso di smettere....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815349074760594569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-53950933560006464122019-11-15T14:55:49.733+00:002019-11-15T14:55:49.733+00:00I'll admit it: I'm the one person who didn...I'll admit it: I'm the one person who didn't notice the typeface used in the image accompanying the earlier post. (Well done!)<br /><br />Not that yet another Star Wars issue is a surprise - the most exasperating aspect being the sheer volume of barely-philatelic paraphernalia distributed (I wouldn't have been surprised to see a pair of curtains featuring the stamp images on offer) - but the dearth of ambition makes it ever more likely that Tallents House will go the way of its Icelandic counterpart.I am the man on the Clapham Omnibusnoreply@blogger.com