Darren_Karen

We have the shippers (Crown) coming in a few weeks and wondered what people did with their stamp collection - assuming i'm not the one with this dilemma? The very nice lady at crown wasn't sure. She suggested mould and mildew cover, and the insurance states it needs to be specified but apart from that their brochure recommends taking over with you via air. I have 5 heavy ring binders full and don't want to eat into my baggage allowance with these.

Just concerned about damage from extreme heat/cold or moisture - not sure if its a problem or not?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
KAREN

sonlymewalter

Wrapped mine in a clear plastic bag and all arrived with no probs.

Didn't bother insuring them or drawing attention to them i.e didn't label as seperate.

I fathomed no one was a sad knacker like me so they'd be safe

chrispy

You could always post them.. must have enough stamps

They would probably be ok in plastic bag, could always put a little silica gel sachet in there just in case.

sonlymewalter

mike-Ju

Why did you admit to this on here? Even though I find it very interesting, Oh Man I can see some ribbing coming on

Why dont you post them to yourself? the day before you fly pack them up really nice take out insurance put loads of fragile keep your mits off signs on the box and send it, that might be safer?

moneypenny20

Why don't you ring whatsit in London - you know the stamp people and ask them. Can't remember the name, just used to walk past on my way to work for a few months

Sheff_Sparky

very helpful moneypen!

moneypenny20

It'll come to me in the middle of the night

OK just had to google - Stanley Gibbons.

Stanley Gibbons, 399 Strand, London WC2R 0LX, ENGLAND
Telephone: 020 7836 8444
Fax: 020 7836 7342

Stanley Gibbons, 7 Parkside, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3SH, ENGLAND
Telephone: 01425 47 23 63
Fax: 01425 47 02 47


Will sleep well tonight!

I_Will_Freckle

I'm also taking something fragile (and nerdy). The packing company are making me a special crate.

Darren_Karen

Oh you need to confess to your nerdy item now - its only far!

I'm not worried about the ribbing, its part of stamp collecting, can't expect to have a geeky hobby and not be ribbed. Good call on Stanley Gibbons - though they'd charge a fortune and misquote. btw, I hate that shop, such inverted snobbery going on. As for posting it, do you really think I'd trust the postal system, I buy into the stamps not the service!

Thanks for the replies. I'll ponder a while more....

KAREN

GinaUK

Karen,

I'd also check with "Interparcel" how much it would cost to send it buy courier (i.e. courier it to yourself in Oz).

Gina

asher

OH's first day covers joined the rest of the stuff in Granny's attic

Up To Late

I'm a bit concerned about shipping my jewellery. I have quite a bit which I inherited. It's not worth a fortune but has sentimental value. I can't decide if it is safer to take it as hand luggage, in the main luggage or to put it in the container. Each method has it's own risks!

Anyone done this??

I_Will_Freckle

I'm carrying mine.

Sammy T

Now, I'm being a bit cheeky here as I don't have a clue about your stamps but whilst we are on the topic of stamps, I've a question for you -
I have a Album of First Day Covers and have no interest in them at all, they were my father's and I definitely would not want to take them to Oz. I have looked on Ebay with regards to selling them and noticed they don't go for much, is there any better place to sell them or would the car boot sale be just as good?
Sorry to butt in.
Sammy

PS Could the stamps go in your hand luggage, or are there too many?