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Basically, the post was saying FDCs are a pointless fad and EKUs are what matters. I am not quoting, I am just trying to give the gist of that post in order to move this conversation forward.
I am not arguing against this view, because I can see where this outlook fits with certain kinds of collectors. This makes sense for those who study the physical history of stamps. ie.. the paper, the ink, the perfs, EKU etc...
For me, the physical history of a stamp is secondary to the history behind the stamp. I want to know why the stamp was created in the first place, and what the stamp is revealing to us. For collectors like me, FDCs are a plus. We get the benefit of seeing the location and date of issue (without needing a magnifying glass and a catalog). We will often get additional information if a commemorative cancel was used, and if there is a cachet we get another 1,000 words related to the story behind the stamp. My Israel FDCs are superb in this way. Plus, I fill out a 3x5 card for each of the covers in my collection. I record acquisition info, and other notes related to the cover. I guess I curate my collection, but it is because of the history behind the stamp, and FDCs are one part of the whole.
For others, there are many different reasons to enjoy FDCs. I know collectors who love a topic and seek it out in any form. There are others who enjoy particular artists or even the media a cachet is made from. I'm sure there are collectors with many other reasons to find personal value in FDCs, but I can only express why I enjoy them, and why they are a valid part of my collection.
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I do not collect FDCs, but I can see why some do. The cacheted FDCs are very attractive and can stand alone or be combined with the stamps themselves to create very attractive pages.
I do not know why some denigrate the collecting specialties/habits of others. This hobby has a place for everyone.
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EKU
Might be better described/written as EKU (Earliest Known Usage) for new members, beginners & some older collectors
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I have come to think of modern cacheted FDCs as nicely decorated stock cards.
And, buying second-hand after-market only, the same stamp on a pretty FDC costs a whole lot less than MNHOG in an archival mount.
And, the aesthetics can be a whole lot more pleasing than another page full of MNHOG stamps in archival mounts.
And, all that makes we wonder about my T-levels, BTAT (But That's Another Thread).
Cheers,
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I collect FDC's, have done so forever.
Not the most popular theme, when you think about it, yes it's a package all in one.
The stamp set, nice matching cover usually(Modern), issuing date and a pictorial post mark.
Below is one of my Fav's, picture does not do it justice.
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Here are two of my favorites.
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I've always been a fan of FDCs, and in the heyday back in the 1970s, people were collecting all the different cachets they could find, as well as combo covers and unofficial postmarks. I had 25 different covers from some issues, it was just the fun thing to do back then.
I never was a big fan of Artcraft cachets, and as I looked through dealer boxes I'd buy obscure cachets, from little known makers or especially a cover by the an organization related to the stamp or first day ceremony.
Little known fact, I produced the ODDITY Cachet back in the mid to late 1970s. The Drummer Boy was the first one I did and I produced 500 covers. The Lindberg issue was all the rage and I managed to sell 2000 covers. There is also the same cachet I later did with black ink on a light blue envelope that I sold for people to use for Lindberg commemorative cancels.
I have a running search on eBay for my cachets and am surprised at how many are for sale today.
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FDCs came up in another thread and I wanted to comment on it, but it would detract from the original post too much.
Basically, the post was saying FDCs are a pointless fad and EKUs are what matters. I am not quoting, I am just trying to give the gist of that post in order to move this conversation forward.
I am not arguing against this view, because I can see where this outlook fits with certain kinds of collectors. This makes sense for those who study the physical history of stamps. ie.. the paper, the ink, the perfs, EKU etc...
For me, the physical history of a stamp is secondary to the history behind the stamp. I want to know why the stamp was created in the first place, and what the stamp is revealing to us. For collectors like me, FDCs are a plus. We get the benefit of seeing the location and date of issue (without needing a magnifying glass and a catalog). We will often get additional information if a commemorative cancel was used, and if there is a cachet we get another 1,000 words related to the story behind the stamp. My Israel FDCs are superb in this way. Plus, I fill out a 3x5 card for each of the covers in my collection. I record acquisition info, and other notes related to the cover. I guess I curate my collection, but it is because of the history behind the stamp, and FDCs are one part of the whole.
For others, there are many different reasons to enjoy FDCs. I know collectors who love a topic and seek it out in any form. There are others who enjoy particular artists or even the media a cachet is made from. I'm sure there are collectors with many other reasons to find personal value in FDCs, but I can only express why I enjoy them, and why they are a valid part of my collection.
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03 Sep 2015
12:55:13pm
re: Collecting FDCs
I do not collect FDCs, but I can see why some do. The cacheted FDCs are very attractive and can stand alone or be combined with the stamps themselves to create very attractive pages.
I do not know why some denigrate the collecting specialties/habits of others. This hobby has a place for everyone.
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re: Collecting FDCs
EKU
Might be better described/written as EKU (Earliest Known Usage) for new members, beginners & some older collectors
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I have come to think of modern cacheted FDCs as nicely decorated stock cards.
And, buying second-hand after-market only, the same stamp on a pretty FDC costs a whole lot less than MNHOG in an archival mount.
And, the aesthetics can be a whole lot more pleasing than another page full of MNHOG stamps in archival mounts.
And, all that makes we wonder about my T-levels, BTAT (But That's Another Thread).
Cheers,
/s/ ikeyPikey
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re: Collecting FDCs
I collect FDC's, have done so forever.
Not the most popular theme, when you think about it, yes it's a package all in one.
The stamp set, nice matching cover usually(Modern), issuing date and a pictorial post mark.
Below is one of my Fav's, picture does not do it justice.
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Here are two of my favorites.
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I've always been a fan of FDCs, and in the heyday back in the 1970s, people were collecting all the different cachets they could find, as well as combo covers and unofficial postmarks. I had 25 different covers from some issues, it was just the fun thing to do back then.
I never was a big fan of Artcraft cachets, and as I looked through dealer boxes I'd buy obscure cachets, from little known makers or especially a cover by the an organization related to the stamp or first day ceremony.
Little known fact, I produced the ODDITY Cachet back in the mid to late 1970s. The Drummer Boy was the first one I did and I produced 500 covers. The Lindberg issue was all the rage and I managed to sell 2000 covers. There is also the same cachet I later did with black ink on a light blue envelope that I sold for people to use for Lindberg commemorative cancels.
I have a running search on eBay for my cachets and am surprised at how many are for sale today.
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