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The Only Not-For-Profit FDC Society
Founded 1955
PHONE {520} 321-0880
FAX {520} 321-0879
The AFDCS Offers You...
FIRST DAYS: Published 8 times a year - subscription is free with membership. Contents cover the entire field of FDC collecting including cachets, unofficials, current events, book reviews, research, topicals, do-it-yourself techniques, and many other subjects.
ANNUAL CONVENTIONS: Once per year we meet in various parts of the country to learn and share about FDCs, and to conduct the business of the AFDCS.
CHAPTERS: AFDCS chapters and affiliates are located in many areas of the U.S. affording members the opportunity to share experiences with each other. The Chapter Coordinator helps in the formation of local chapters.
INSURANCE PLAN: AFDCS members have the opportunity to purchase economical insurance coverage for their collections from plans offering a wide range of coverage options for very attractive and competitive rates. This kind of collectibles insurance is unobtainable through a normal home owner's insurance program.
COVER EXCHANGE: Each AFDCSer may submit two free adlets annually for publication in this popular FIRST DAYS column - to exchange or locate elusive covers and swap duplicates.
CACHET INFORMATION: The Society maintains up-to-date records on at least 300 current cachets. A copy of the list of names/addresses is published every other year in FIRST DAYS and is sent to every new member.
QUESTION BOX: This regular FIRST DAYS column is a forum for inquiry and comment on a variety of subjects. The author will also provide a direct reply upon receipt of a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE).
COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT: The department mediates misunderstandings between collectors and dealers and among members.
EXPERTISING: Members may submit first day covers to a committees of experts who issue opinions and certificates of genuiness. AFDCS members are charged only a low fee and postage costs.
AUCTIONS: Over 500 First Day Cover lots are listed in the Society-sponsored auctions which affords AFDCSers the opportunity to win very interesting and highly collectible covers.
FOREIGN INFORMATION: Assistance is provided to collectors who wish to know more about obtaining or servicing their own foreign first day covers.
SLIDE PROGRAMS: There are 30 color-slide programs on a wide range of topics ideal for interesting stamp club meetings. A printed or taped commentary accompanies each program. A small fee covers postage involved.
TRANSLATION SERVICE: Philatelic material is translated to/from many foreign languages for the payment of the postage involved.
SALES DEPARTMENT: A fine stock of convention covers, labels, rubber stamps, all-purpose cachets, Society jewelry, handbooks and FIRST DAYS back issues are available to AFDCS members, frequently at discounted prices.
AWARDS: As a means to promote interest in exhibiting first day covers, the AFDCS provides plaques and certificates for awards in competitions that include an FDC category.
ARCHIVES: An extensive file of first day cover literature, tapes, and illustrations has been established at the American Philatelic Research Library. A wealth of information is available to researchers.
USPS LIAISON: Handles all suggestions and problems that AFDCS members have with the U.S. Postal Service, particularly regarding FDCs.
Use this online application form to apply for membership immediately.
Payment online must be made with Visa or Mastercard. If you wish to apply by regular mail, click here to print out the application form.
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