Mystic's "high quality" stamps typically have minor to major flaws. So when they state "major imperfections" in their ad, it basically means worse than space filler (if that is possible). So expect holes, chunks off the edges/corners, doodling, major stains, major crumples...
Of course, once it's snug in a mount with a strategically placed color print as the mount background, few people will notice until they look closely.
That being said, $65 is not a good price for a space filler. Typically, I get space fillers for 1-3% of catalog. Or if I'm purchasing a large collection, the dealer doesn't even count the space fillers in the total catalog value/estimate.
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"Or if I'm purchasing a large collection, the dealer doesn't even count the space fillers in the total catalog value/estimate." Good to know that such dealers exist.
A good dealer will not count any space fillers or "questionable" (i.e., possible forgery, altered...) stamps toward the total value of the collection/lot. I don't waste my time with dealers who do, regardless of their reputation. It's a financial decision for me.
The dealers I buy from, the only time they count those items is when they actually sell a lot as 2nds (hence the 1%-3% I quote) or as forgeries.
A good dealer will not count any space fillers or "questionable" (i.e., possible forgery, altered...) stamps toward the total value of the collection/lot. I don't waste my time with dealers who do, regardless of their reputation. It's a financial decision for me.
The dealers I buy from, the only time they count those items is when they actually sell a lot as 2nds (hence the 1%-3% I quote) or as forgeries.
Can you recommend some reputable dealers that sell such collections khj? Maybe in a PM?
Worldwide collector of stamps and covers! I gave up on limiting to only certain countries.
I read your post last month, but forgot to reply! Sorry, kacyds.
Unfortunately my go to guy went to the great stamp vault in the sky several years ago. I really don't have anybody else I could recommend for these types of purchases, and certainly cannot be compared with him. I've tried other dealers and their "space-filler" lots are just that -- bottom of the barrel space fillers.
If anybody is interested space-fillers of premium (moderate to major) stamps here, I can start listing some individually at 2%-5% of catalog. Just fire off a PM to me.
There are very few dealers that still do direct mail approvals. Those that do tend to price things from absurdly ridiculous (e.g., M----c) to average pricing. I've yet to see a direct mail approval dealer that could regularly beat online pricing. It's hard to cover the mailing costs, low rate of purchase, and loss risk. One of the reasons why circuit books have grown in popularity. Also, now with the internet, many dealers find it easier to first scan and post pictures. Most remaining approval dealers are relying on customers who insist on having the stamp in hand before deciding on a purchase, and are willing to pay extra for this privilege.
I only know of a handful of dealers that are still willing to send approvals right off the start. However, once a dealer develops a good relationship with you, I do know of more than a few non-approval dealers that would be willing to send significantly valued stamps to you just on a promise of payment. But with the widespread use of PayPal and credit cards, these dealers are fast becoming a dying breed...
I guess theres a place for mystic in stamp collecting to sell junk, high priced approvals, and stamps at 5000x the cost, but Ive yet to figure out what it is . .
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