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Klug Joins Stamp Selection Panel The well-known stamp collector and philatelic leader is the latest addition to the U.S. Postal Service's Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee. Details and some photos from Janet's public career are here. News from AmeriStamp Expo VSC's exclusive coverage of the meetings, meetups, social events and more from the American Philatelic Society's mid-winter show in Southern California. 
 Updated Feb. 28! (with our exclusive easy-to-print format!) 2010 US Stamp Schedule Schedule with images, first day servicing information, USPS order numbers, Scott catalogue numbers, links to discussion AND technical info! INCLUDES: THE VSC SOAKING STOPLIGHT™ 
Canada's Stamp Programme2010: Winter Games, Wildlife, Milestones, and more 
John Leszak: People Collect The Darnedest ThingsVeteran stamp dealer John L. Leszak finds that people in one part of the world often collect covers from a completely different area, with no apparent logical reason. Is the iPad a Stamp Collecting Tool? Yes, according to VSC members. Read why. 
A Paul Newman Stamp Right Away?
No, says columnist John Hotchner, the U.S. Postal Service should wait the five years after his death as it does for everyone but presidents. Lloyd's Fun FDCs! Volume 38 - Maximums, Mysteries, and More Some of the biggest mysteries in philately don't concern stamps or covers, and they're not very old. Is There a Future For Philately? And should there be? Join the debate in our message board. 
Internet & Stamps!
Vol. 45 - Love & Hate On The Road The Internet can be your friend when you're traveling, but sometimes it's an annoying friend. Some thoughts from VSC's Lloyd de Vries. Update! Vol. 40 "You Can Bank On It" has been revised. Virtual Stamp Club Smilers Sheet! The Virtual Stamp Club is pleased to announce its first British philatelic souvenirs now available to members worldwide! Durland 2008 Is Here Order the U.S. Stamp Society's definitive plate number catalogue online in our bookstore, using PayPal. 
"Help! I just inherited this collection!"
J ust been given Aunt Matilda's old stamp collection and don't know what to do with it? We can help. Virtual Stamp Club? How can I join?
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he Virtual Stamp Club was chartered in 1995 as the first electronic chapter of the American Philatelic Society. It is now also a chapter of the American First Day Cover Society. It's a stamp club for those of us online.Membership requirements are simple: Show up! It's FREE! Enter our Message Board and you can count yourself a member of the VSC, APS Chapter #1461, AFDCS Chapter #84. That's all there is to it: No dues, no applications, no oaths, no secret handshakes. The best philatelic news, information and discussion is here in the Virtual Stamp Club! Buy/Sell/Trade P lace a free buy, sell or trade adlet in our Message Board's Buy/Sell/Trade Folder. It's limited to stamps, covers and other philatelic materials, and there are a few other restrictions. Check the Forum Rules . Quotable:
"Technology is great, but to be honest, a quick e-mail will never be as special as a hand-written love letter bearing a pretty stamp." - Janet Klug, newest member of the U.S. Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee.
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