AGSD-UK Conference 2010

The Conference will be in central London on weekend of 20th-21st November. More details soon.

 

Walk over Wales... every step counts
 2 July to 2 August 2010
Sponsored walk raising money for AGSD-UK. 210 miles. Details.

 

Walking with McArdle's - Wales
An opportunity to enjoy a week's walking holiday in Snowdonia and learn how best to cope with McArdle's. July 2011. Details.

 

 


 

AGSD-UK Conference 2010

The Conference will be in central London on weekend of 20th-21st November. More details soon.

 

Walk over Wales... every step counts
 2 July to 2 August 2010
Sponsored walk raising money for AGSD-UK. 210 miles. Details.

 

Walking with McArdle's - Wales
An opportunity to enjoy a week's walking holiday in Snowdonia and learn how best to cope with McArdle's. July 2011. Details.

 

 

Send us your used stamps!

Member Grant Fraser has volunteered to operate a scheme to process and sell stamps in aid of AGSD (UK) funds. Everyone can help! And it's easy to do. Just save the used stamps from the post you receive, send them to Grant and you will help raise much needed funds.

What do I do?

  • Save the stamps from your incoming post.
  • Tear or cut off the corner of the envelope. Keep fairly close to the stamp, but don't damage it - incomplete stamps have no value.
  • Ask relatives, friends and your workplace to collect as well to greatly increase the volume you can send.
  • Drop the stamps into a box or stout envelope and once it’s full...
  • Post off to the address below by second class post.

Which stamps are of value?

The best stamps are those which are un-franked, followed by those which are lightly franked. These are readily saleable, and there is a steady demand. Overseas stamps and decorative issues are good. But all undamaged stamps have a value.

What happens to the stamps?

Grant then has quite a bit of work to do:

  • Any damaged stamps are removed.
  • If not already trimmed the stamps are rough trimmed.
  • Overseas and UK stamps are separated.
  • The UK stamps are sorted into three grades: franked, lightly franked (grade 2) and un-franked (grade 1).
  • Stamps in the latter two grades are removed from their paper backing and...
  • Sorted into first class, second class or mixed lots.
  • The franked stamps are packed in kilogram packs.
  • The graded stamps are packed into lots of 100.
  • The stamps are usually sold on eBay or to dealers anywhere around the world.
  • All income from sales is paid to AGSD on a quarterly basis.

Where do I send them?

Grant Fraser, 64 Laichpark Road, Edinburgh, Lothian EH14 1XB
Tel: 0131 455 8552
Email: stamps@agsd.org.uk.
 

Thanks very much for your help.

Send us your used stamps!

Member Grant Fraser has volunteered to operate a scheme to process and sell stamps in aid of AGSD (UK) funds. Everyone can help! And it's easy to do. Just save the used stamps from the post you receive, send them to Grant and you will help raise much needed funds.

What do I do?

  • Save the stamps from your incoming post.
  • Tear or cut off the corner of the envelope. Keep fairly close to the stamp, but don't damage it - incomplete stamps have no value.
  • Ask relatives, friends and your workplace to collect as well to greatly increase the volume you can send.
  • Drop the stamps into a box or stout envelope and once it’s full...
  • Post off to the address below by second class post.

Which stamps are of value?

The best stamps are those which are un-franked, followed by those which are lightly franked. These are readily saleable, and there is a steady demand. Overseas stamps and decorative issues are good. But all undamaged stamps have a value.

What happens to the stamps?

Grant then has quite a bit of work to do:

  • Any damaged stamps are removed.
  • If not already trimmed the stamps are rough trimmed.
  • Overseas and UK stamps are separated.
  • The UK stamps are sorted into three grades: franked, lightly franked (grade 2) and un-franked (grade 1).
  • Stamps in the latter two grades are removed from their paper backing and...
  • Sorted into first class, second class or mixed lots.
  • The franked stamps are packed in kilogram packs.
  • The graded stamps are packed into lots of 100.
  • The stamps are usually sold on eBay or to dealers anywhere around the world.
  • All income from sales is paid to AGSD on a quarterly basis.

Where do I send them?

Grant Fraser, 64 Laichpark Road, Edinburgh, Lothian EH14 1XB
Tel: 0131 455 8552
Email: stamps@agsd.org.uk.
 

Thanks very much for your help.