Have you seen Gustamps stamp shop?

Have you visited Gustamps stamp shop in Prince Albert Street in Brighton?

What do you think about buying 1st class postage stamps at 50p each from Gustamps when the Royal Mail charge 67p each as of 26th March 2018?

Have you had a free stamp valuation from Gustamps or helpful stamp collecting advice?

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Lots of stamp collectors have thanked Gustamps for help identifying difficult stamps. Gustamps are always pleased to be able to help experienced philatelists and those new to the hobby of stamp collecting. Today Gustamps explain about Russian stamps. Gustamps say "if you come across a Russian stamp overprinted 'D.B.L.' then it is likely to come from the Far Eastern Republic." Gustamps add that if these stamps have three bars overprinted additionally to D.B.L. then they should be regarded as stamps of Siberia.

Gustamps help philatelists find out where their stamps come from

Gustamps point out identifying stamps properly can allow you to find out which of your stamps are most valuable. Gustamps say if you find an old Victorian stamp from the Straits settlements which is overprinted with the letter 'B' it might be quite rare, according to Gustamps. The letter 'B' denotes it was for use in Bangkok

Collectors learn more from Gustamps

Gustamps was asked about stamps overprinted 'bAKy' and 'bATYM'. Gustamps explain that 'bAKy' overprinted on stamps of Azerbaidjan are from Baku province. Gustamps say those stamps inscribed 'bATYM' are from Batum. Gustamps add that stamps inscribed in Cyrillic with the words 'bATYMCKAR NOYTA' are also from Batum.

Stamp identification from Gustamps

Continuing with identifying stamps for stamp collectors, today Gustamps explain about stamps overprinted A and T. "These" say Gustamps, "are from Annam and Tonkin."

Lots of good things for philatelists from Gustamps

Identifying stamps to help collectors is just one of the many free services available from Gustamps. Gustamps also help stamp collectors with useful advice on the best way to collect stamps. Gustamps are famous for their free stamp valuation service. Free stamps to start up new collectors and free philatelic tools are available from Gustamps. Gustamps help stamp clubs and new visitors to Gustamps shop with advice on the best way to get the most out of this popular hobby and those visiting Gustamps shop for the first time are given packets of worldwide stamps free of charge on request to help get newcomers started.

Disney stamps from Gustamps are free of charge

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Grandson gets Muppet stamps from Gustamps

A few days ago Gustamps had the pleasure  of meeting John Freston. Mr. Freston came to Gustamps shop intent on starting up  a collection of British stamps. Mr. Freston told Gustamps he had a budget of £20 and wanted as many British stamps as he could have for that figure. Gustamps salesman offered Mr. Freston a mixed lot of all different mint & used stamps ranging from Queen Victoria to date - Mr. Freston was surprised to see unusual Royal Mail stamps depicting characters from children's books such as Peter Rabbit and Padington Bear. Mr. Freston said to Gustamps' salesperson "whatever will they bring out next - the Muppets?" Gustamps' salesperson  told Mr. Freston that the United States Post Office have already done that. Gustamps sales person showed Mr Freston a set of U.S.A. stamps of the Muppets depicting Kermit, Miss.Piggy and others. Mr. Freston was told that Gustamps price was £3.50 which included a Jim Henson stamp. Mr. Freston bought a set of Muppet stamps to take home to his grandson.

Gustamps would like to thank Mr. John Freston for letting Gustamps publish his experience at Gustamps' to share with other readers.

Video game stamps from Gustamps for Tom's son

Regular Gustamps customer Tom Redman was buying some Persian stamps on a recent visit to Gustamps, when Gustamps' manager remarked to Tom that it was unusual to see Tom without his young son, who usually accompanied him on his visits to Gustamps shop. Tom said his son was at home playing video games. Tom said to Gustamps' manager "I wish there were some video game stamps I could get him, to try and spark off an interest in stamp collecting." Gustamps manager told Tom "there is." Gustamps manager told Tom that France had issued a set of stamps depicting video game characters such as Pac Man and Lara Croft from Tomb Raider. Gustamps manager went on to mention Super Mario and said that Gustamps had the set available for sale at £3. Tom Redman was pleased to buy the French 10 value set for his son in addition to Iran and Persia stamps, for himself.

Thanks from Gustamps to Tom Redman for allowing Gustamps to publish his experience at Gustamps and share it with other readers.

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Gustamps often see prents and grandparents buying stamps for their children and grandchildren.

Tomorrow and the next day Gustamps will give 2 interesting examples of these and how youngsters have benefited from adults visits to Gustamps.

Freebies galore at Gustamps

Gustamps often give away free stamps at the Gustamps shop in Brighton. Free stamps given to collectors at the Gustamps Brighton shop are to help promote stamp collecting to all. Choices are available and callers at Gustamps shop are often asked which free stamps they would prefer. Make sure you visit Gustamps stamp shop in Brighton and pick up some freebies for yourself at Gustamps.

Gustamps stamp valuation service is completely cost free

Although Gustamps have been providing stamp collectors with a free valuation service for over 40 years, Gustamps still come across some people who are not aware of this fact. Two weeks ago one visitor to Gustamps shop told Gustamps he had a collection of stamps which had lain dormant for 30 years. The man told Gustamps he would like to find out what his stamps were worth but added that he did not want to spend a lot on valuation fees only to find out his collection might not be worth much. The man was pleased to find out that Gustamps did not charge anything for a stamp valuation, and he duly received a free stamp valuation from Gustamps. He found out from Gustamps that his stamps had a market value of almost £300 as the Gustamps valuation was free it cost him nothing to find out the value of his stamps. If you have some stamps and wish to find out how much they are worth, please remember that Gustamps professional and expert stamp valuations are totally free of charge.

Gustamps celebrates Magna Carta

For this year's 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, Gustamps will be stocking scarcer commemorative items such as the limited edition cover for Simon De Montfort's Parliament. It is understood that only 100 Special covers exist. Gustamps are hoping to have some available for sale at the Gustamps shop. Gustamps recommend the cover which is one of the scarcer Royal Mail Magna Carta collectible items available this year.

Other collectors for Mr.Ponti

On a regular visit to Gustamps, Carlo Ponti cleared Gustamps stock books and albums of Italian colonial stamps. Having depleted Gustamps stock of these, Mr. Ponti proceeded to buy several classic Italian State stamps from Gustamps. Mr Ponti remarked "No one at my local stamp club is interested in Italian stamps. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only collector of Italian stamps." Gustamps manager told Mr Ponti that he had heard of a study circle specialising in stamps of Italy and Italian colonies. Gustamps manager told Mr Ponti he heard they meet at the Union Jack club in London about four times a year. Thanks to Mr Carlo Ponti for allowing Gustamps to publish his experience at Gustamps Brighton shop and letting Gustamps share it with other readers.

Guided tour for philatelists

Philatelists often contact Gustamps asking Gustamps if they can recommend any interesting events for stamp collectors. Sometimes there is not much going on but this month Gustamps can recommend one event which should interest many stamp collectors.

Gustamps' recommendation no.1 is at the British Postal Museum and archive on the 6th July. Gustamps have heard that the museum is organising a special behind the scenes look at the museum - Gustamps understand that the event even includes a guided tour.

Continuing on the theme of stamp collectors terms, Gustamps tell collectors about multiples

Gustamps explain that in stamp collecting terms, multiples are more than just pairs or strips of stamps. Gustamps say that multiples can be as little as a block of four stamps. A popular way of collecting stamps are in blocks of four (often these are collected with cylinder markings in the margins and called cylinder number blocks). Gustamps point out that multiples could be blocks of six or eight stamps or any large sized block which is less than an entire sheet. Gustamps give the example that a large multiple block could be as many as 98 stamps, which might have originally come from a sheet of 100 stamps. If you have any questions about confusing philatelic terms, please feel free to get in touch with Gustamps and Gustamps will do their best to explain them to you free of charge.

Gustamps helping stamp collectors understand philatelic terms

Gustamps explaining stamp terms.... today Gustamps describe strips.

Strips of stamps, say Gustamps, could be as little as three stamps joined in a row. Gustamps point out strips could be four stamps, five stamps, or as many as a dozen or more joined stamps. Gustamps add that with older scarcer stamps a large strip can greatly enhance the value of the stamps. For example, say Gustamps, a strip of four 1840 1d black stamps are much scarcer than four single 1d black stamps separated.

Gustamps help with stamp explanations

Today Gustamps describe stamp pairs.

Gustamps say that obviously a single stamp is simply one lone stamp separated from a complete sheet of stamps. Gustamps explain that a joined pair of stamps are two of the same stamps together. Gustmps add a se-tennant pair are two different stamps jointed together. Finally, say Gustamps a tete-beche pair is a joined pair of stamps with one stamp printed upright and the other stamp printed inverted. Gustamps add that with tete-beche pairs they could either be horizontal or vertical pairs.

Gustamps helping new collectors understand philatelic terms

Gustamps often get asked to explain some stamp terms to collectors. Gustamps realise that philatelic jargon can sometimes be confusing to new philatelists. In order to help those collectors Gustamps intend to explain some of these term. Tomorrow Gustamps will explain about pairs of stamps.

Gustamps of Brighton help stamp collectors understand philatelic terms

Anyone starting up stamp collecting for the first time could easily be confused by the jargon used and terms regarding stamps. Gustamps have been explaining some of these terms recently. Today Gustamps explain the difference between mini-sheets and sheetlets. Gustamps say that a mini-sheet is an abbreviation of the word miniature sheet. These, explain Gustamps are usually printed as philatelic souvenirs. Gustamps go on to explain they are small sheets which could contain only one or several stamps. Gustamps explain that sheetlets are smaller than complete sheets of stamps which normally may have 40, 50 or 100 stamps or more and often have a smaller number of stamps typically 10 or 15 stamps and often with a decorative border. These are designed primarily to be sold to philatelists.

Gustamps help stamp collectors understand philatelic jargon

Gustamps world of colours.

Gustamps explain that from a philatelic point of view colours can make a vast difference. Gustamps say that basically stamps are either monocoloured (one colour) bi-coloured (two colours) or multi-coloured which Gustamps describe is more than two colours. Gustamps say that even shades of colours can make a big difference to stamp values. Gustamps quote the example of a British 1935 King George V Silver Jubilee 2 1/2d stamp the basic blue shade is only worth about £2 but, say Gustamps, the Prussian blue version is worth thousands of pounds. Gustamps suggest buying a colour key which gives examples of different colour possibilities. Gustamps recommend a stamp colour key to guide you through the philatelic maze of colour.

Go back in time at Gustamps

Special free stamp offer at Gustamps

To commemorate the one hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary of the world's first postage stamp, Gustamps are giving away genuine Edwardian postage stamps which are over one hundred years old at Gustamps Brighton shop. To get your free King Edward VII postage stamps and add some history to your stamp collection, just visit Gustamps stamp shop which is situated close to the Thistle Hotel and near the Lanes in Brighton at Prince Albert Street. Simply pop into Gustamps shop and ask for your free stamps. No purchase necessary from Gustamps. The free Edwardian stamps are Gustamps way of commemorating the 175th Anniv. of the issue of the 1d Black, the World's first stamp.

Latest Gustamps news

Gustamps sell postage stamps at discounted prices. Last Christmas, one of Gustamps customers purchased 100 first class stamps for her Christmas cards from Gustamps at £45 saving over £15 by not buying them directly from the Post Office. Whilst in Gustamps shop the lady customer said how quickly she licks and sticks stamps on her Christmas card envelopes. Gustamps told her that in 1995 a man in Felixtowe (England) set a new world record by licking and sticking over 400 stamps onto envelopes in 4 minutes. Gustamps customer was amazed and said 'that's over 100 stamps per minute, I can't beat that, it would take me at least an hour to lick and stick 100 stamps.' Lots of thanks to Mrs 'K' for letting Gustamps share her experience at Gustamps shop in Brighton with other stamp collectors.

Gustamps gets hot news about Mauritius

Gustamps have noted that news about the 1847 'Post Office' Mauritius stamps has hit the stamp world. According to Gustamps the original stamp plate used for printing the famous 1d and 2d post office Mauritius stamps will be on public view in London this year. Gustamps say the last time it was on view to the public was 80 years ago. Gustamps added that it was lost for decades until it was found in 1912. Gustamps said philatelists will be privileged to be able to see this famous philatelic treasure first hand at the London 2015 stamp exhibition.

Have I got the biggest strip in the world?

Mr Anker visited Gustamps stamp shop in Brighton. Gustamps was told by Mr Anker that he was going to start specialising in collecting stamps in se-tennant strips. Gustamps sold various se-tennant strips to Mr Anker including a strip of British 1966 stamps. The strip depicted scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry on six se-tennant stamps. Mr Anker said to Gustamps sales person, "It's enormous, have I got the biggest strip in the world?"

"Not quite," replied Gustamps sales person. At this point Gustamps sales person produced a se-tennant strip of eleven stamps from India commemorating the Indian 12th century poet Jayadeva and depicting scenes from his epic poem Geetagovinda. Mr Anker asked, "how much is Gustamps selling this Indian strip of stamps for?"

Gustamps price for the Indian strip of stamps was £2. Mr Anker bought the strip of Indian stamps and asked Gustamps sales person the same question "now have I got the biggest strip in the world?" This time Gustamps sales person's reply was "yes, I think so." Mr Anker is now a regular visitor to Gustamps shop adding to his collection of stamps on each visit.

Free help identifying stamps from Gustamps

As well as free stamp valuations, Gustamps also provide a free advice service to stamp collectors. Gustamps have a free helpline for stamp clubs too. Many stamp collectors are not aware that Gustamps have been offering a free stamp identification service. Some philatelists have trouble identifying stamps printed in the Greek or Russian alphabet as well as in Arabic or Chinese. You should be aware that Gustamps can help you with all your stamp identification in a helpful, friendly way at no cost to you. Why not contact Gustamps now. The help is entirely free from Gustamps.

Expert specialist stamp valuation - free at Gustamps now

If you have an old collection of stamps it does not matter if its in a stamp album or loose. You should bring them down to Gustamps stamp shop. You can find out what the market value of your stamps is, and at Gustamps it costs nothing to find out. Stamp valuations at Gustamps are carried out whilst you wait, speedily and with care, with over 40 years of stamp valuation experience, Gustamps certainly can and will identify any more valuable stamps in your collection. If you want to turn your stamps into cash, Gustamps can advise you on how to do it and Gustamps will explain the best way to get the highest price for your stamp collection. You can telephone Gustamps for a Gustamps stamp valuation appointment, or simply bring your stamps down to Gustamps shop the next time you are in town.

Gustamps give away free stamps

To help promote philately as a hobby, Gustamps now give away starter stamp packets of worldwide stamps. The Gustamps free stamp packets contain many older and unusual stamps and are totally free of charge on request to all visitors to Gustamps stamp shop in Sussex. No purchase necessary. Just pop into Gustamps shop in Prince Albert Street in Brighton and ask for your free packet of stamps.

Important philatelic tool free at Gustamps

Gustamps would like to remind all visitors to Gustamps stamp shop in Brighton that perforation gauges are free on request. Gustamps recommend you to obtain one of these perforation gauges on your next visit to Gustamps. Gustamps point out that the value of your stamps may often be dependant on the perforation size. Gustamps free perforation gauges enable you to distinguish between the various stamp perforations, so that you can value your stamps more accurately.

Gustamps promote stamp collecting to youngsters

Today, Gustamps have announced a special stamp offer available to young collectors who are starting up stamp collecting for the first time. Free Disney stamps are available at Gustamps. The Disney stamps given away as free gifts are available to all parents or guardians for the benefit of your children. The Disney stamps are available at Gustamps shop free on request. The free Gustamps Disney stamps are being given away by Gustamps to promote stamp collecting as a new hobby to children.

At Gustamps, senior citizens come first

Gustamps have announced a series of special introductory stamp offers, the Gustamps special offers are designed to introduce new collectors to the great hobby of philately. The first offer is available to all senior citizens visiting Gustamps shop for the first time. Senior citizens at Gustamps shop have a free choice of a British Royal Mail First Day Cover, which they can select from Gustamps extensive stock of First Day Covers. The free gift from Gustamps is Gustamps way of saying welcome to Gustamps.

Look out for more special offers from Gustamps!

All about Gustamps

Did you know that Gustamps are the leading Sussex stamp dealers. Gustamps have been dealing in stamps for more than 40 years, offering free stamp valuations and free advice on stamp collecting. Whether buying or selling stamps, Gustamps at 12 Prince Albert Street, Brighton in Sussex is the place to come.