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tony
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Steiner Pages Jan 2, 2017 21:46:23 GMT -5 MikeC99 and Phil like this

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Post by tony on Jan 2, 2017 21:46:23 GMT -5

Hi Stampers

A heads up for Steiner pages I had a look for updates, this is a message from his home page.

DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE!

I'm sorry, but the Stampalbums.com website is temporarily closed. I've run into some serious computer problems that require I get a outside expert to fix. I don't know how long it will be to fix, but using an outside expert, it will be a while. Please check back occasionally to see if I've reopened.

Although the website is temporarily closed, I can provide CD-ROM Disc’s containing all pages on the website. To purchase these, send $40.00 to the address below. You can pay by check, Paypal, or Visa and Master card (giving number and expiration date). Your payment is refundable if the Disc is not satisfactory.

William Steiner - wsteiner@stampalbums.com

5254 Faye Court

Carmel, IN 46033

I still have best part of a year left on my currant Membership.

Last Edit: Jan 3, 2017 2:09:34 GMT -5 by Deleted

tony
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Deleted Posts: 0	Steiner Pages Jan 3, 2017 2:10:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2017 2:10:05 GMT -5 tony Thanks for the heads up

tony Super Stamp Bear Posts: 649 Location (Country): New Zealand	Steiner Pages Jan 3, 2017 3:45:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tony on Jan 3, 2017 3:45:29 GMT -5 Many thanks for your help.
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samb Super Stamp Bear Posts: 615 Location (Country): Griffin, GA USA	Steiner Pages Jan 3, 2017 23:24:52 GMT -5 kacyds likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by samb on Jan 3, 2017 23:24:52 GMT -5 I purchased the CD with all of the pages a couple of years ago since I don't collect current stamps. $40 was well worth it!!

Phil Super Stamp Bear Posts: 841 Location (Country): USA	Steiner Pages Jan 4, 2017 20:04:41 GMT -5 khj likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Phil on Jan 4, 2017 20:04:41 GMT -5 Just paid stampalbums.com a visit. It's back up.
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khj
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Steiner Pages Jan 5, 2017 10:56:56 GMT -5 MikeC99 likes this

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Post by khj on Jan 5, 2017 10:56:56 GMT -5

As I am a big fan of Steiner pages, I'm glad the website is back up.

Jan 2, 2017 21:46:23 GMT -5 tony said:

Although the website is temporarily closed, I can provide CD-ROM Disc’s containing all pages on the website. To purchase these, send $40.00 to the address below.

I have had both annual membership and purchased the CD on multiple occasions in the past. Both are worth it, either separately or as a discounted package. But I was a little surprised by his "temp page" while the site was down -- it amounted to nothing more than a sales pitch for the CD at full price. Probably very few people purchased the CD if they had visited the site for the first time. For existing members, it would be a very BAD deal -- not only have you lost access to your paid service/product, you are being peddled a replacement at the same cost. It's like a rental car company asking you if you want to buy the rental car, while your paid rental car is being repaired. Although obviously this involves a much smaller amount of money.

Given that the normal cost is $40 for annual membership, $40 for CD, and $60 for BOTH membership and CD, it would have been more appropriate if he had offered the CD for $20 for current members while the website was down, or simply not made the sales pitch at all.

Just practicing being overly critical this new year...

Again, glad his website is back up!

angore Master Stamp Bear Posts: 1,566	Steiner Pages Jan 8, 2017 7:39:58 GMT -5 JanetC likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by angore on Jan 8, 2017 7:39:58 GMT -5 If I was in such a situation, I would have asked for the reduced price if you were a member. Al

rolf
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Steiner Pages Mar 14, 2017 15:35:38 GMT -5 khj likes this

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Post by rolf on Mar 14, 2017 15:35:38 GMT -5

Jan 4, 2017 20:04:41 GMT -5 Phil said:

Just paid stampalbums.com a visit. It's back up.

I happened upon this thread and am glad to read this post. Mild 'uh-oh' moment for a bit. After letting my subscription lapse, I am getting ready to renew (if I can find my old account information) and print more pages soon.

Phil
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Steiner Pages Mar 17, 2017 20:47:54 GMT -5

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Post by Phil on Mar 17, 2017 20:47:54 GMT -5

I've let my subscription expire before and it's pretty disheartening. It doesn't renew immediately. You need to wait a day or 2 for Bill to approve it guess. Which reminds me -- my subscription is up this month!
One thing I wish he would do is update his site to a more modern one. I don't think it even accepts Paypal which makes it pretty outdated.
I would love to know his secret on how he keeps everything updated. I find it hard to believe he manages have everything current all by himself.

Just out of curiosity, is there any alternatives to Steiner's Pages?

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rolf
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Steiner Pages Mar 17, 2017 21:47:41 GMT -5

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Post by rolf on Mar 17, 2017 21:47:41 GMT -5

Mar 17, 2017 20:47:54 GMT -5 Phil said:

I've let my subscription expire before and it's pretty disheartening. It doesn't renew immediately. You need to wait a day or 2 for Bill to approve it guess. Which reminds me -- my subscription is up this month!
One thing I wish he would do is update his site to a more modern one. I don't think it even accepts Paypal which makes it pretty outdated.
I would love to know his secret on how he keeps everything updated. I find it hard to believe he manages have everything current all by himself.

Just out of curiosity, is there any alternatives to Steiner's Pages?

I subscribed two years (or so) ago and paid using PayPal. The site says that it still accepts it. www.stampalbums.com/order_page.htm

angore
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Steiner Pages Mar 18, 2017 5:57:59 GMT -5 Philatarium, crazyquilter, and 1 more like this

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Post by angore on Mar 18, 2017 5:57:59 GMT -5

I have not heard about anyone who has a comprehensive worldwide set of albums pages with a consistent design other than the traditional stamp album makers. There are many specialists with more detailed pages but no consistent theme across the world.

I had read that he relies on Scott pages as guides and others people feeding information. Once you get a system going, you can generate pages pretty quickly. He used to have helpers when he was sharing his source files. For US. I had used Mystic and now I make my own now for new issues and adding pages for minor varieties with a similar look so they blend in.

I have the pagemaker source files when I had subscribed back in 2004 or so. I downloaded everything he had then and since I do not collect modern I really have not had much of a desire for new pages. I do not have a copy of PageMaker though and may get it to modify some pages I have.

Phil
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Steiner Pages Mar 18, 2017 7:23:42 GMT -5

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Post by Phil on Mar 18, 2017 7:23:42 GMT -5

Mar 17, 2017 21:47:41 GMT -5 rolf said:

I subscribed two years (or so) ago and paid using PayPal. The site says that it still accepts it. www.stampalbums.com/order_page.htm

OK, so he does accept Paypal. That's good to know.

Still wish he'd update the E-commerce end a bit.

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