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Distribution Disconnect.

The Stamp Collecting Report, I'm Lloyd de Vries.

I’m puzzled by some of the decisions made recently by the U-S Postal Service about stamps.
No, not the subjects chosen or not chosen — I don’t expect to agree with all of them — but
about what stamps are sold where.

The recent Colorful Celebrations booklet is an example: Ten somewhat abstract designs and
bright colors, and issued in the booklet format we’re told mailers prefer. They seem like
a non-controversial alternative to a flag design that mailers would love. But they won’t
find them in their local post office… unless a manager there requests them. Some will,
but many won’t — especially given the large number of stamps issued within a few weeks.

Another is the Soda Fountain Favorites — five designs, and again in the booklet format. And
again, they’re not being automatically distributed to post offices.

The Postal Service says mailers always want a flag stamp available, and I’ve heard postal
patrons say, “Give me flags.” But I’ve also heard customers ask, “What do you have besides
flags?”

Oh, well, you can always go to U-S-P-S-dot-com or eBay-dot-com-slash-stamps, see what’s
available and order them there.

I’m Lloyd de Vries of The Virtual Stamp Club. For more on stamps and stamp collecting,
visit virtual-stamp-club-dot-com.


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