Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html The Stamp Collecting Report, a 60-second weekly report by Lloyd de Vries, is heard weekends on many CBS RadioNetwork stations, including KNX Los Angeles, KCBS SanFrancisco and WWJ Detroit. To find out whether your local affiliate carries this feature, and when, contact the station's program director. The Stamp Collecting Report, a 60-second weekly report by Lloyd de Vries. The Stamp Collecting Report, a 60-second weekly report by Lloyd de Vries, is heard weekends on many CBS RadioNetwork stations, including KNX Los Angeles, KCBS SanFrancisco and WWJ Detroit. To find out whether your local affiliate carries this feature, and when, contact the station's program director. en-us lloyd@virtualstampclub.com lloyd@virtualstampclub.com (Lloyd de Vries) The Podcast RSS Buddy 3.0 http://www.tolley.info/rssbuddy/index.html (c) 2007 Lloyd de Vries no Lloyd de Vries lloyd@virtualstampclub.com http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Stamp Collecting Report Games & Hobbies Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/071221.html First day covers are a specialty for many collectors. They often include postmarks that are special for the occasion and use envelopes with some decoration on them, which are called cachets. First day covers are a specialty for many collectors. They often include postmarks that are special for the occasion and use envelopes with some decoration on them, which are called cachets. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-51 no 00:01:00 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/071214.html The Postal Service has announced a stamp in Frank Sinatra's honor. Any way you look at it, the chairman of the board, Old Blue Eyes, is back -- if he was ever away. The Postal Service has announced a stamp in Frank Sinatra's honor. Any way you look at it, the chairman of the board, Old Blue Eyes, is back -- if he was ever away. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-50 no 00:01:30 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/071207.html Although it wasn't announced last August with the rest of next year's stamps, a Frank Sinatra stamp was in the works all along, says the Postal Service's Dave Failor. Although it wasn't announced last August with the rest of next year's stamps, a Frank Sinatra stamp was in the works all along, says the Postal Service's Dave Failor. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-49 no 00:01:17 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/071130.html It's the time of the year when some untrue stories about the postal service get more play than they should, so let's see if we can drive a stake through their hearts. It's the time of the year when some untrue stories about the postal service get more play than they should, so let's see if we can drive a stake through their hearts. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-48 no 00:01:02 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/071123.html If there's a stamp collector on your list, it's TOUGH to choose a hobby-related gift, something he or she wants and doesn't already have. But here are some not-too-expensive suggestions that should please nearly everyone. If there's a stamp collector on your list, it's TOUGH to choose a hobby-related gift, something he or she wants and doesn't already have. But here are some not-too-expensive suggestions that should please nearly everyone. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-47 no 00:01:06 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/071116.html The president is a stamp collector -- the president of France, Nicholas Sarkozy. In a recent letter to the French federation of stamp societies, he describes himself as someone "who has a passion for philately". The president is a stamp collector -- the president of France, Nicholas Sarkozy. In a recent letter to the French federation of stamp societies, he describes himself as someone "who has a passion for philately". lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-46 no 00:01:02 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/071109.html A not-so-funny thing happened recently: My stamps stopped selling on eBay and everywhere else. A not-so-funny thing happened recently: My stamps stopped selling on eBay and everywhere else. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-45 no 00:01:02 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/071102.html You'd think getting the top job in the Postal Service would be a a dream come true for a stamp collector. Not so for Benjamin Bailar. You'd think getting the top job in the Postal Service would be a a dream come true for a stamp collector. Not so for Benjamin Bailar. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-44 no 00:01:36 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/071026.html When Peter Mastrangelo was hired as executive director of the American Philatelic Society, that nation's major stamp collecting organization, it was for his management skills, not his stamp savvy. When Peter Mastrangelo was hired as executive director of the American Philatelic Society, that nation's major stamp collecting organization, it was for his management skills, not his stamp savvy. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-43 no 00:01:20 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/071019.html Definitive stamps aren't flashy, but they're the workhorses of the postal service stamp drawer. They're usually smaller and around much longer than commemoratives. Definitive stamps aren't flashy, but they're the workhorses of the postal service stamp drawer. They're usually smaller and around much longer than commemoratives. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-42 no 00:01:03 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/071012.html What pictures come to mind when you think of Minnesota? The Mississippi River? A bridge into Wisconsin? Well, that's what will be on next year's Minnesota Statehood stamp. Islands in the Mississippi at sunset, and the bridge at Winona. What pictures come to mind when you think of Minnesota? The Mississippi River? A bridge into Wisconsin? Well, that's what will be on next year's Minnesota Statehood stamp. Islands in the Mississippi at sunset, and the bridge at Winona. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 12 Oct 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-41 no 00:01:24 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/071005.html Strong is Yoda in the Force ... and with mailers and stamp collectors. When the fifteen Star Wars stamps were issued last spring, an online poll chose Yoda to be the subject for a stand-alone stamp. Strong is Yoda in the Force ... and with mailers and stamp collectors. When the fifteen Star Wars stamps were issued last spring, an online poll chose Yoda to be the subject for a stand-alone stamp. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-40 no 00:01:27 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070928.html It happens all the time: Someone finds or inherits a stamp collection, comes up with an inflated idea of its value and suffers a severe letdown. It happens all the time: Someone finds or inherits a stamp collection, comes up with an inflated idea of its value and suffers a severe letdown. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-39 no 00:01:01 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070921.html When someone famous and well-respected dies, the question inevitably arises, "Why have ANY waiting period?" When someone famous and well-respected dies, the question inevitably arises, "Why have ANY waiting period?" lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-38 no 00:01:04 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070914.html While part of the Postal Service loves collectors and the stamps we buy, it seems as if other parts hate us. While part of the Postal Service loves collectors and the stamps we buy, it seems as if other parts hate us. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-37 no 00:01:22 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070907.html Iran issued a stamp commemorating "Peaceful Nuclear Energy." Is the stamp propaganda? Of course it is. But then, aren't most stamps? Iran issued a stamp commemorating "Peaceful Nuclear Energy." Is the stamp propaganda? Of course it is. But then, aren't most stamps? lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-36 no 00:01:03 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070831.html The 2008 U.S. stamp program is announced: Lunar New Year, flags, Bette Davis and more... The 2008 U.S. stamp program is announced: Lunar New Year, flags, Bette Davis and more... lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-35 no 00:01:30 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070824.html Most stamp collectors have several collections or specialties. When they get stuck in one, the concentrate on another for awhile. Most stamp collectors have several collections or specialties. When they get stuck in one, the concentrate on another for awhile. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-34 no 00:01:27 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070817.html The four Disney Magic stamps issued recently show the title characters -- and their friends -- from Aladdin, Peter Pan, and Dumbo, as well as Mickey Mouse. The four Disney Magic stamps issued recently show the title characters -- and their friends -- from Aladdin, Peter Pan, and Dumbo, as well as Mickey Mouse. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-33 no 00:00:58 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070810.html Actor Jimmy Stewart is the subject of this year's Legends of Hollywood stamp, and he really WAS "easy to love". Actor Jimmy Stewart is the subject of this year's Legends of Hollywood stamp, and he really WAS "easy to love". lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 10 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-32 no 00:01:44 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070803.html The Postal Service is about to tell us most of the stamps it will issue in 2008, but it's fun to try to guess the subjects beforehand. The Postal Service is about to tell us most of the stamps it will issue in 2008, but it's fun to try to guess the subjects beforehand. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-31 no 00:01:25 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070727.html It used to be that the only subject certain to be on stamps at your post office was the flag. Not any more. It used to be that the only subject certain to be on stamps at your post office was the flag. Not any more. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-30 no 00:01:19 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070720.html Last year it was the D.C. Comic Book Heroes on stamps. This year it's the heroes of Marvel Comics. Last year it was the D.C. Comic Book Heroes on stamps. This year it's the heroes of Marvel Comics. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-29 no 00:01:20 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070706.html Next month, I'll be attending a stamp show on the West Coast one weekend, then on the East Coast the following weekend. We figure there are about two dozen of us intrepid collectors making the trek. Next month, I'll be attending a stamp show on the West Coast one weekend, then on the East Coast the following weekend. We figure there are about two dozen of us intrepid collectors making the trek. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-28 no 00:01:28 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070706.html It's been about three months since the first U-S Forever stamp was issued -- the stamp you can use, well, forever, to pay to mail a first-class letter, no matter how high postal rates go. It's been about three months since the first U-S Forever stamp was issued -- the stamp you can use, well, forever, to pay to mail a first-class letter, no matter how high postal rates go. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-27 no 00:01:16 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070629.html Most stamp collectors start out collecting everything -- every stamp they find from every country. And once upon a time, that was the way most stamp collectors KEPT collecting. Most stamp collectors start out collecting everything -- every stamp they find from every country. And once upon a time, that was the way most stamp collectors KEPT collecting. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-26 no 00:01:01 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070622.html Some of the year's best stamp designs are coming to your post office in the next month or so ... Some of the year's best stamp designs are coming to your post office in the next month or so ... lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-25 no 00:01:13 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070615.html In early August, The U-S Postal Service will tell us most of the stamps they have planned next year. Britain and Canada already have. The key phrase is "most of." ... In early August, The U-S Postal Service will tell us most of the stamps they have planned next year. Britain and Canada already have. The key phrase is "most of." ... lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-24 no 00:01:04 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070608.html While the U.S. is issuing stamps on subjects like history, literature and pop culture, so are other countries. But the differences are fascinating. While the U.S. is issuing stamps on subjects like history, literature and pop culture, so are other countries. But the differences are fascinating. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-23 no 00:01:12 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070601.html Some of the fifteen stamps on the Star Wars sheet are hard to peel off, and we may never see many on regular mail. But they're not really intended for either STAMP collectors OR mailers, are they? Some of the fifteen stamps on the Star Wars sheet are hard to peel off, and we may never see many on regular mail. But they're not really intended for either STAMP collectors OR mailers, are they? lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-22 no 00:01:06 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070525.html Star Wars was honored with stamps by the U-S, The Lord of the Rings films by New Zealand, so it's not really that surprising that Britain is issuing Harry Potter stamps this summer. Star Wars was honored with stamps by the U-S, The Lord of the Rings films by New Zealand, so it's not really that surprising that Britain is issuing Harry Potter stamps this summer. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 25 May 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-21 no 00:01:19 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070518.html What's a PEX? It's an acronym for "Philatelic Exhibition." But that word "Philatelic" doesn't mean much to non-collectors, either. What's a PEX? It's an acronym for "Philatelic Exhibition." But that word "Philatelic" doesn't mean much to non-collectors, either. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 18 May 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-20 no 00:01:23 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070511.html Nine stamps from Austria depict the story of The Sound of Music. Nine stamps from Austria depict the story of The Sound of Music. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 11 May 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-19 no 00:01:22 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070504.html Several major annual regional stamp shows skipped a year for Washington 2006. This year, they're back... Several major annual regional stamp shows skipped a year for Washington 2006. This year, they're back... lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 04 May 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-18 no 00:01:02 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070427.html A recent set of stamps from Britain was supposed to celebrate the glories of England. Instead, the British postal system has a bit of coddled egg on its face. A recent set of stamps from Britain was supposed to celebrate the glories of England. Instead, the British postal system has a bit of coddled egg on its face. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-17 no 00:01:11 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070420.html There's some confusion at local post offices about the new Forever stamp, which is already on sale. There's some confusion at local post offices about the new Forever stamp, which is already on sale. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-16 no 00:01:01 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070413.html Is there too much commercialism and pop culture on commemorative U.S. stamps? Then collect the DEFINITIVES! Is there too much commercialism and pop culture on commemorative U.S. stamps? Then collect the DEFINITIVES! lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-15 no 00:01:03 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070406.html Dana Gioia, chairman of the National Endowment of the Arts, talks about her stamp collection at the recent Henry Wadsworth Longfellow stamp ceremony. Dana Gioia, chairman of the National Endowment of the Arts, talks about her stamp collection at the recent Henry Wadsworth Longfellow stamp ceremony. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-14 no 00:01:17 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070330.html Here's some of the things that have happenned in the ten years since we started these radio features. Here's some of the things that have happenned in the ten years since we started these radio features. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-13 no 00:01:13 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070323.html If you thought the Hershey's Kisses 100th anniversary stamp earlier this year was too commercial, here's one better: the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. If you thought the Hershey's Kisses 100th anniversary stamp earlier this year was too commercial, here's one better: the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-12 no 00:01:13 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070316.html This year marks the centennial of the Boy Scouts - founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1907. This year marks the centennial of the Boy Scouts - founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1907. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-11 no 00:01:04 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070309.html The latest stamps from France celebrate the Harry Potter series of books and movies. The latest stamps from France celebrate the Harry Potter series of books and movies. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-10 no 00:01:16 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070302.html There's now a club called the Mourning Stamps and Cover Club. There's now a club called the Mourning Stamps and Cover Club. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-9 no 00:00:59 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070223.html What's that saying about an offer too good to be true? What's that saying about an offer too good to be true? lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-8 no 00:01:20 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070216.html It's pretty hard to find Abraham Lincoln on a U.S. stamp today. It's pretty hard to find Abraham Lincoln on a U.S. stamp today. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-7 no 00:01:03 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070209.html The Postal Service has requested approval to create a Forever Stamp. The Postal Service has requested approval to create a Forever Stamp. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-6 no 00:00:57 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070202.html Where can you buy and sell stamps online? Where can you buy and sell stamps online? lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-5 no 00:01:22 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070126.html The dominoes keep falling since a police raid on a stamp dealer in Spain. The dominoes keep falling since a police raid on a stamp dealer in Spain. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-4 no 00:01:05 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070119.html Some object to the topic of some U.S. stamps. Some object to the topic of some U.S. stamps. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 19 Jan 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-3 no 00:01:08 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070112.html Ever play that game Six Degrees of Separation? Ever play that game Six Degrees of Separation? lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-2 no 00:01:03 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html Lloyd de Vries http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/070105.html It's feast or famine with the schedule for new U.S. stamps this year. It's feast or famine with the schedule for new U.S. stamps this year. lloyd@virtualstampclub.com Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:00:00 -0500 Games & Hobbies RSS_BUDDY_856234-1 no 00:01:04 stamps, stamp, philately, philatelic, philatelist, covers, FDC, FDCs, postal, USPS, postage, mail, post office http://www.virtualstampclub.com/radiostuff/radioindex.html