John’s Weekly Blog

Why Do Dealers Use The Auction Route?

September 10, 2021

Do your homework and research, whether it be the internet, the knowledge of collectors, the local stamp club, etc. Then, step out, make a decision and put a price on it.

Is Postcard and Postal History collecting strong? Absolutely!

September 03, 2021

There was once a time when just about everyone that collected postcards and postal history, were older than most dealers. Now through the evolution of time, things have changed, and most collectors are younger than the dealers.

A Postcard Experience In Arizona Part 3

August 27, 2021

Tony really didn’t need any help, as he was a “polished” veteran on the postcard show circuit.
So, the easy out was to introduce myself to the Dealers, and snoop around for Canadian material.

A Postcard Experience In Arizona

August 13, 2021

I’m not sure how I met Tony Meagher, a postcard Dealer in Arizona, but I did. This was a few years ago when I became aware of a Postcard Show in Phoenix.

NEWSLETTER JULY 16, 2021 - Now, part 2: The story continues......

July 19, 2021

Hello Collectors,Now, part 2: The story continues...... So, just for clarification, my definition of running in downtown Toronto is suspect.Phrases such as a locomotive out of control, or an airplane in severe turbulence, or a reenactment of the Frank Slide may be more accurate.So a run down one block, then a left across the street to the end of another, ultimately to where the car should be parked?Now, it’s 33 degrees C. with humidity at an all time high, I’m soaked in sweat, carrying two heavy cases and can’t find the car. It is nowhere in sight. What were those...