THE GOLDBERGS’ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER’S FATHER WAS A STAMP COLLECTOR ABC-TV’s hit sitcom, The Goldbergs is an autobiography of executive producer Adam F. Goldberg’s experiences of growing up in a Philadelphia-suburban family in the 1980s. Goldberg often inserts recreations of his personal life into the show. In an all-new episode entitled …
The price of Forever stamps increased by 1 cent on Sunday, January 21st. Forever stamps now cost 50 cents, instead of 49. The rates for postcards, letters being mailed to international destinations, and for additional ounces will not be affected by this rate increase. “Forever” stamps, first introduced in 2007, …
Every year during the summer, the APS (American Philatelic Society) hosts one of the largest shows in the world. The latest StampShow (as they’re called) was held in Richmond, Virginia starting August 3rd, and ending on the 6th. As a YPLF (Young Philatelic Leaders Fellowship) Fellow, I was able to …
For the past several months, I have been busy behind the scenes working on some epic updates for Stamp Collecting Spot. Testing new features on various test websites. Tweaking stuff till they work just how I want. And testing again. Stamp Collecting Spot as you see it today will get …
In my previous blog post, I mentioned a “World Stamp Show” that happened in New York. Some of you may have been wondering what that was about. Consequently, I’m dedicating this whole article to World Stamp Shows, and specifically to the one that happened in New York. A Brief Overview of …
During the World Stamp Show in New York, the USPS issued six beautiful new forever stamps. The stamps bear a design closely resembling the design of six mid-19th century stamps. The USPS is calling the set “Classics Forever”. George Washington is portrayed on three of the stamps, Benjamin Franklin on …
