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Presentation packs
Presentation packs are issued by Royal Mail, and contain mint never hinged stamps issued on a thematic subject as a set or single stamp. These are issued for postal use and are legal tender. Each pack has an issue number. The packs are divided into two types. Commemorative stamp packs (sets or miniature sheets) and definitive packs.
The first packs issued were by the General Post Office. These were issued in an envelope with transparent window at front side. These are very rare and contained the first issues of QEII Wilding stamps.
Virtually all pre-decimal packs have very little value and were quite often damaged by shrinkage of the cellophane cover. Only pre 1966 packs have a real value.
Modern decimal packs only have face value as a worth. A few exceptions are noted. Diana Princess of Wales (welsh Pack). All these packs are listed and the values quoted in the Stanley Gibbons Concise Catalogue.
The rarest packs are the first issues from QEII as no packs were produced before this. The early issues can be very valuable and were issued in fewer numbers.
Today there are more numerous packs issued, at least one per month and these coincide with the issue of first day covers. To the average collector makes for quite an expensive hobby. No disrespect to either Royal Mail or the collector I consider these stamps to be just wallpaper. Give me classic stamps any day, far more interesting.
There are specialist dealers in press packs. Here are a few useful links..
The first packs were issued in envelopes with a see through window the same as you would see in commercial mail. Then they were in a smaller pack than today's issues, but were wrapped in cellophane. This proved to be the downfall of these packs, because the cellophane shrank and distorted the pack and caused it to bend. Today it is very scarce to find a complete pack without this shrinkage, and makes them more desirable.
Modern presentation packs come with an insert information card, and are not complete without these. If you sell them without on internet sites, you might run into trouble with complaints and maybe have them returned as not complete. Best is to mention it is missing as especially if you are selling them on eBay.
It is also important to keep all presentation packs in a suitable album and store them in a cool dry environment. Damp does definitely cause irreversible damage.
PHQ Cards. Maxi cards.
I will not dwell on phq cards and wont even waste a separate page on them. Only to say they are a total waste of money and time. And in my opinion not remotely related to stamp collecting. (rubbish and a really bad investment) Collect real old vintage postcards which is a fine and sound investment.
STOP PRESS. It has been drawn to my attention that recently the price for the early pre-decimal presentation pack EFTA 1967 sg 715/716 Sg cat value aprox £3.50 has risen substantially form virtually nothing to around £30 to £40. Does anyone know why? It is not rare, and I have handled 100's? Let me know please...... Prices are starting to fall again now so please watch the prices on ebay.
Now it appears that many other pew decimal packs have risen sharply.. Please note this is artificially manipulated by certain dealers and not based upon rarity.
There are a few modern presentation packs that are of greater value. These being London Bridges, Fruit & veg, 1987 pack 13 Machins high values, Lady Diana Welsh pack, Castles pack no 40 high values, RARE ABPS Basildon 2004 Smilers Stamp Presentation Pack, Widling definitive 1st pack no 1, Birds of Britain I, II, III and IV Post and Go Presentation Packs 2010-2011, 2003 £10 Postal Order Queens Coronation, 2005. The scarce Machin Low Values pack, 1p - Worldwide Rate. Pack number 71, plus a few more. However prices on some of these have fallen back lately and in most cases will realise a lot less than the face value. Between 40% and 60%. Dealers may offer 40% or less as the market at present is very slow and flooded with such material for sale on Ebay etc.
Be wary of buying Forth Road Bridge presentation packs. Suddenly this rare pack has become readily available for sale and I recommend caution when buying this pack.
Modern packs are too common to be worth more that face value and at present the selling price on the internet is below face value and may be as low as 40%. We pay 40% of face value when buying in collections of presentation packs.
some of the other useful links for the presentation pack collector. Click below...... You may find that missing pack here.
Packsandcards
British-stamps.com
Mark Sargent Stamps
GPO and Royal Mail presentation packs.
The first packs issued were by the General Post Office. These were issued in an envelope with transparent window at front side. These are very rare and contained the first issues of QEII Wilding stamps.
Virtually all pre-decimal packs have very little value and were quite often damaged by shrinkage of the cellophane cover. Only pre 1966 packs have a real value.
Modern decimal packs only have face value as a worth. A few exceptions are noted. Diana Princess of Wales (welsh Pack). All these packs are listed and the values quoted in the Stanley Gibbons Concise Catalogue.
The rarest packs are the first issues from QEII as no packs were produced before this. The early issues can be very valuable and were issued in fewer numbers.
Today there are more numerous packs issued, at least one per month and these coincide with the issue of first day covers. To the average collector makes for quite an expensive hobby. No disrespect to either Royal Mail or the collector I consider these stamps to be just wallpaper. Give me classic stamps any day, far more interesting.
There are specialist dealers in press packs. Here are a few useful links..
The first packs were issued in envelopes with a see through window the same as you would see in commercial mail. Then they were in a smaller pack than today's issues, but were wrapped in cellophane. This proved to be the downfall of these packs, because the cellophane shrank and distorted the pack and caused it to bend. Today it is very scarce to find a complete pack without this shrinkage, and makes them more desirable.
Modern presentation packs come with an insert information card, and are not complete without these. If you sell them without on internet sites, you might run into trouble with complaints and maybe have them returned as not complete. Best is to mention it is missing as especially if you are selling them on eBay.
It is also important to keep all presentation packs in a suitable album and store them in a cool dry environment. Damp does definitely cause irreversible damage.
PHQ Cards. Maxi cards.
I will not dwell on phq cards and wont even waste a separate page on them. Only to say they are a total waste of money and time. And in my opinion not remotely related to stamp collecting. (rubbish and a really bad investment) Collect real old vintage postcards which is a fine and sound investment.
STOP PRESS. It has been drawn to my attention that recently the price for the early pre-decimal presentation pack EFTA 1967 sg 715/716 Sg cat value aprox £3.50 has risen substantially form virtually nothing to around £30 to £40. Does anyone know why? It is not rare, and I have handled 100's? Let me know please...... Prices are starting to fall again now so please watch the prices on ebay.
Now it appears that many other pew decimal packs have risen sharply.. Please note this is artificially manipulated by certain dealers and not based upon rarity.
There are a few modern presentation packs that are of greater value. These being London Bridges, Fruit & veg, 1987 pack 13 Machins high values, Lady Diana Welsh pack, Castles pack no 40 high values, RARE ABPS Basildon 2004 Smilers Stamp Presentation Pack, Widling definitive 1st pack no 1, Birds of Britain I, II, III and IV Post and Go Presentation Packs 2010-2011, 2003 £10 Postal Order Queens Coronation, 2005. The scarce Machin Low Values pack, 1p - Worldwide Rate. Pack number 71, plus a few more. However prices on some of these have fallen back lately and in most cases will realise a lot less than the face value. Between 40% and 60%. Dealers may offer 40% or less as the market at present is very slow and flooded with such material for sale on Ebay etc.
Be wary of buying Forth Road Bridge presentation packs. Suddenly this rare pack has become readily available for sale and I recommend caution when buying this pack.
Modern packs are too common to be worth more that face value and at present the selling price on the internet is below face value and may be as low as 40%. We pay 40% of face value when buying in collections of presentation packs.
some of the other useful links for the presentation pack collector. Click below...... You may find that missing pack here.
Packsandcards
British-stamps.com
Mark Sargent Stamps
GPO and Royal Mail presentation packs.
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Further reading can be found on wikipedia. Click Below
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presentation_Pack
Further reading can be found on wikipedia. Click Below
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presentation_Pack