tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post2647278559896493404..comments2024-01-12T00:20:22.174-12:00Comments on Machin Mania: Franking And ForgeriesMachin Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09518381259926478157noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post-68995278979719268842011-11-03T03:59:58.188-12:002011-11-03T03:59:58.188-12:00The situation is similar here in Florida. The last...The situation is similar here in Florida. The last kilo lot I got to play with had lots of NVIs, both blue and gold with the "ma10" secret marks and there is a very high percentage of skips apparent.<br />And while the stamps with "security" cuts are harder to detach from the paper, it is neither especially difficult nor, with increasing expertise, excessively time consuming.<br />Charlie<br />Lecanto, FloridaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post-24614114292579280042011-10-30T16:51:55.488-12:002011-10-30T16:51:55.488-12:00Much of the UK mail that I receive here in the US ...Much of the UK mail that I receive here in the US is uncanceled, especially large envelopes, although this is nothing new.<br /><br />If Royal Mail is now intentionally not canceling the new self-adhesives, does that mean they should be considered pre-canceled stamps?<br /><br />--LarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post-35756135383698502322011-10-29T20:00:48.922-12:002011-10-29T20:00:48.922-12:00Serious collectors should avoid ebay auctions for ...Serious collectors should avoid ebay auctions for such material, although the stamps are not created for the philatelic market the trading in them prepetuates the crime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com