Used Stamp Collecting

1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008, - Throughout the Year

The MS Society are delighted to announce that we have received a donation of £700 from John Dawson for 2008. John and the MS Society would like to thank everyone who sent him stamps for their fantastic support.

If you are sending used stamps to John, please remember to follow the guidelines below:

Used Stamp Guidelines:

• Trim stamps leaving 1/4" border around the perforations.
• If using a box, place stamps in carrier bag first. This makes it easier to weigh them.
• Bank coin bags damage stamps and are fiddly to open.
• Stamps covered in sellotape or cancelled by pen are not collectable.
• Do not forget to put a slip with your name, address and phone number in with the stamps. This will be shredded later, if not needed. I am afraid that any stamps received anonymously cannot be accepted.

When transporting large amounts, please use the following procedure:

• Put stamps in plastic carrier bags with the handles tied across.
• Place 6-8 full bags into a post office mail sack, usually available at local post offices.
• Include your details in the mail sack
• Tie the neck of the mail sack with an addressed tie-on luggage label.
• Send via Parcel Force, cost is about £12.50 for 20Kg (44lbs).

Please note:

• Postage surcharges will be refused.
• Close trimming is rendering several thousand stamps a month unsaleable.

Please send all used stamps to John at the address below or, if you have any queries, please contact him.