tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post4745889876828254249..comments2024-01-12T00:20:22.174-12:00Comments on Machin Mania: Who the f**k is Alice?Machin Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09518381259926478157noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post-20550158569076511552015-01-18T08:18:35.234-12:002015-01-18T08:18:35.234-12:00As it turns out, the press release was timed to hi...As it turns out, the press release was timed to hit the Sunday papers after the stamps were issued. The theory was that collectors would know already (and get their FDCs) and readers of the Sunday papers would buy presentation packs.<br /><br />Too late for FDCs if you don't follow the philatelic media in all its forms. If that is how RM intends to continue publicising new issues to the general public, maybe post-issue availability of FDCs isn't such a bad thing?Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post-17650933070569382912015-01-18T06:20:05.075-12:002015-01-18T06:20:05.075-12:00The only value to an FDCs is as an example of a pa...The only value to an FDCs is as an example of a particular issue to assist in later identification of individual stamps. For a long time there has been but a tenuous connection between the date on the FDC and the actual calendar date it was applied. In some instances (Certain countries) the agency of record is cancelling a cover with the FDC obliteration months after the day of supposed issue. So this news from RM should be no surprise at all.<br />Charlie, Lecanto, FloridaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post-49610430098750322672014-12-31T03:51:59.070-12:002014-12-31T03:51:59.070-12:00Look out for a major press release next week, prob...Look out for a major press release next week, probably on Monday 5th. By the time most people know about the stamps it will be too late for them to order first day covers.<br /><br />Unfortunately to keep up this timetable of news, Royal Mail may start selling FDCs beyond the issue date.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.com