Country Stamp Packets

I began collecting stamps when I was eight. I would go to the Woolworth's or S.S. Kresge's in my town and browse the selection of stamp packets from around the world. When I finally picked out my packet for the week, I went straight home to mount the stamps in my Harris Album. Unfortunately, packet prices are a bit higher now, however, you can still find an assortment in our store to mount in your collection, or to start a collection for your child or grandchild.

Stamp packets are the easiest and cheapest method for a person to start his hobby in stamps. Dealers usually pack used stamps into packets of 50, 100, 200 each or more. These in turn are categorised into countries and topics. (Wikipedia contributors, "Stamp dealer," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia)

Items in this category are now being shipped fully insured against loss, or damage.

Topical Stamp Collections

Topical stamp collecting enables me to view wild animals from Africa, colorful flowers, lighthouses, cats, dogs, view insects never seen, and to imagine sailing on a lake, or along the coast of a South Pacific Island, all from various countries around the world, in vivid color and representations.

What is Topical Stamp Collecting? The American Topical Association (ATA) states, that a topical (or thematic) collection “consists of stamps and other philatelic material which are chosen for their designs, rather than for the countries that issued them or the class of postal service they provide.” That is the formal definition set down by the American Topical Association, the world’s largest organization of topical stamp collectors. The ATA provides an online study course so that you can further understand topical stamp collecting.

I have found Wikipedia to be a great source of information about topical stamp collecting. There is a section on Popular Topics, which will provide an inexpensive list from which to begin your topical stamp collecting. An example is People on Stamps.

For thoes who wish to seriously pursue topical stamp collecting, the ATA sells checklists which provide information regarding the stamps issued within a category. In the near future, many of the ATA Checklists will be available at our store.

Our topical stamps are available in collections or as issued by a country as singles, or in sets.

Our topical stamp collections, are a mixture of stamps from various countries of the world. This mixture of canceled, used, and/or mint, all different stamps, may also contain sets. They are usually sold in packets, or mixtures of 25 to 500 or more stamps.

Further, topical stamps are available as singles or sets. The stamps can be searched by country, or a topic such as soccer. Moreover, a country can be searched by a topic such as Queen Elizabeth.

New items arrive daily. Check back often as we are continually adding to our stock. Items in this category are now being shipped fully insured against loss, or damage.

Further, be sure to check out our supplies, catalogs, or album pages. Enjoy your collection.

William J Kozersky

Priority Mail Shipping

We have been shipping globally for many years. I could never understand and have always been concerned about the time taken to send items to Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Even though it is 2009, mail takes 2 - 4 weeks, perhaps longer, to be delivered. Further, domestic mail delivery sometimes averages 3 - 5 days, even longer. I have always found such delivery times unacceptable.

We therefore began shipping all items by USPS Priority Mail. You, the customer would receive the item sooner, usually within 6 - 10 days globally, and 2- 3 days to points across the U.S. Priority Mail seemed a much better choice - less time in the mail stream, therefore less chance of being lost, damaged, or stolen. All factors which would diminish your shopping experience with us.

I believed then, and still do now, that the additional cost involved, would be offset by the enhanced delivery time, and handling.

Further, how many times have you received items enclosed within a file folder, which was shoved into an manila envelope? Or, an item sandwiched between two pieces of cardboard, with no other protection, such as a glassline envelope or a sheet protector? I have found that answer to be almost always.

Now, we do not ship as others may be inclined to do so. Currently, we ship your purchase within an USPS Priority Mail envelope with the item enclosed within a glassline envelope or an archival sheet protector, enclosed within 9x12 inch or 11x14 inch board liners. For much larger, or small orders, we use a heavy board envelope, which weighs 2 - 3 ounces unfilled. The stamps are further enclosed within board liners. This means an item which usually weigh one (1) ounce is shipped to you in a package weighing 3 or more ounces.

We want you to receive the item you ordered, in the condition you expected, when you placed the order.

William J Kozersky

Packaging and Shipping

Before I discuss the various items we sell, I believe it important to explain to you how we package and ship our items to you.

It has always been my belief that once you place an order with us, we have a responsibility to ship your purchase to you, both quickly and securely.

We ship worldwide. All items are shipped with the U.S.P.S. The speed in which you receive your items will depend upon the specific U.S.P.S. service you choose. All U.S.P.S. services are available; both Domestic (First Class, Priority Mail, and Express), and International (First Class, Priority Mail, and Express). The cost for each service is provided in the item description.

I doubt that anyone will ship your purchases more securely than we do. We use heavy board envelopes that require at the minimum a 2oz or 3oz postage rate, before being filled with your purchase. All Christmas Seal, Topical Stamp and Country Stamp Collections are shipped to you in a 6x8 sturdy, heavy board envelope, which weighs about 1.5oz empty. Sheets of Christmas Seals, Charity Seals, Stamps, and a few Crate Labels, are shipped with a protective cover, in a 9x12 sturdy, heavy board, stay flat envelope, which weighs about 2.5oz when empty. Larger items are shipped in a 11x13 sturdy, heavy board, stay flat envelope which weighs over 3oz when empty.

All items are shipped fully insured for loss or damage. Further we ship your purchase with Delivery Confirmation, so that you can see that your purchase has been shipped, and in some cases, track your item during shipment.

All of the above is meant to ensure that your purchase arrives to you in the condition that you expect when you place your order. I would expect prompt, secure service when I order merchandise. I intend to do the same for you.

Bill Kozersky

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Welcome To William J Kozersky Stamp Co.

We are an Internet based stamp dealer. We sell Christmas Seals, Easter Seals, Stamps, Topical Stamps, Pictorial Postmarks, USPS Souvenir Pages, Crate Labels, and other philatelic material.

We wish that we could personally greet you at the door, as we would in a brick and mortar store. However, this medium prevents such a face to face meeting. Nonetheless, we invite you to look around and ask questions.

We are located in Southern California. All of our business is conducted over the internet through our two stores, or by phone. Our online stores are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, while our phone hours are 9am - 4pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Feel free to email us anytime.

My name is Bill Kozersky. I am a member of the APS, RPSC, FDCS, ATA, NDSCS, CPC, and the CS&CSS. I want to assure you that we stand behind our offers and will promptly refund if you are unhappy with your purchase. Feel free to post any of your questions and concerns. I will answer them as promptly as I can.

Check back frequently as over the next few days, I will further discuss the items we sell.

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Bill Kozersky

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