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Behind The Scenes Articles     A selection of blog-type articles, by Jay Smith, of information, commentary, and rants from our emailed E-News Philatelic Newsletter.      Articles       2023 October 26: Investing in Jay Smith & Associates -- Something Different We are seeking investors for short-term funding of purchases.   2022 October 27: Pre-Expertization Consulting Services -- Could it be a thing? Thoughts and possibilities to streamline the expertizing process and to reduce costs for expertizing.   2016 June 16: Are You Ready For The Inevitable Flood? (Mostly non-philatelic.) Minimizing the risk of and damage from plumbing-related floods in a home.   2015 November 17: Swedish KPV Watermarks What they are andwhere to look them up. Maybe you have a valuable variety!   2015 September 15: 28,000 Days (Non-philatelic) What will you do with your 28,000 days that the "average American" will be alive?   2015 August 12: Denmark "Rationalizing" New Stamp Issue Sales Denmark changes sales policies and no longer sells individual stamps to collectors.   2015 August 12: Arctic Explorer Stamp Issue From Canada An Arctic/Polar exploration Sir John Franklin related stamp issue that may be of interest to some Scandinavia collectors.   2015 July 16: When a Certificate is NOT Really a Certificate A discussion of expertizing certificates and an example of problems related to one dealers' dealer-issued certificates.   2015 June 22: Replica Iceland Stamps Being Sold on eBay Modern-made "replicas" or "copies", both of issued stamps and fantasy or bogus stamps, continue to be sold on eBay.   2014 July 31: Problems With Stamp Mounts - 8 Things That Can Go Wrong Basic types of mounts; how stamps can be damaged; how the value of your collection could be reduced and your collection become harder to sell someday.

FEATURED SPECIAL   SWEDEN 1986 Specimen Overprints Almost 40 Years Old! Includes SLANIA (3)! Includes JOINT ISSUE (1)! Set/5 Booklets or Individually Total of 20 Stamps Seldom Offered! Order Now! NO Postage Cost FOR SET/5, in the U.S. SPECIAL PRICES ON SALE: Set/5 $39 -- SAVE $16! OR Individual Booklets 20% OFF! FEATURED SPECIAL   GREENLAND 1955 Special Fee Stamp Nearly 70 Years Old! Rarely Offered! Order Now! SPECIAL PRICES ON SALE $9 to $16! FEATURED SPECIAL   GREENLAND 1962 Postal Savings Set Over 60 Years Old! Rarely Offered! Order Now! ON SALE: 30% OFF! NH SUPERB ONLY $28.00 NH VF ONLY $23.00 NEW CATALOG FALKLAND ISLANDS We are U.S. Distributor The KEY reference! In Stock Order Now! The primary reference for all aspects of Falkland philately, including postal history and postmarks. $49.00 Postpaid in U.S. by Media Mail FEATURED SPECIAL   SWEDISH LADYBUG VERTICAL COIL "ERROR" Limited Supply! Order Now! Unplanned Vertical Coil "Error" Stamp. IN STOCK! SPECIAL OFFERS! GREAT VALUES! Updated 30 April 2025 Scandinavia:  Philatelic Literature  Collections  Used Albums U.S. Stamps:   NH, Mint, and Used at great prices.  Collections World Stamps:   Better stamps at great prices.  Collections   SCANDINAVIAN PRICE LISTS ON THE WEB Take a look at my specific country price lists and topic price lists on the web. Approvals are the best way to add to your collection. If you prefer to examine stamps and compare them to your collection, before you purchase, you will very much enjoy my approval service. Send your want list today. Stender Scandinavian Stamp Albums Albums made in Scandinavia, by Scandinavians make the most sense. Well designed and attractive, these extremely price competitive albums will make a great home for your collection. See the complete price list. I have added a Frequently Asked Questions "FAQ" page for web site, computer, and Internet questions as they relates to my site. I welcome your comments, input, suggestions, corrections, etc.

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