Stamp Perforation Question.

kannik
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Stamp Perforation Question. Jan 13, 2014 16:34:28 GMT -5

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Post by kannik on Jan 13, 2014 16:34:28 GMT -5

This is a quote from another thread, but this seems a better place to put this question, which I asked very seriously.
First the background about the stamp, then a photo of it, then my question.

Welcome aboard absnut!! A very nice collection, thanks for sharing some of it and I hope you enjoy the time spent here on the forum!

Maybe you have seen this one before? It is part of a vertical pair and I am under the impression it is genuine! (

Tunis Paketmarken - Rommels Afrika Corps Label:

Well, I`ve tried to upload the photo three times now, and it`s just not uploading. If you want to see the stamp in question, it`s a
recent entry from Inspektor in "Another New Guy" -- but it`s just an old Tunisian stamp with a lot of perforation circles left on it.
My question was:<

Inspektor (or anybody) - I have a question for you.
Would you ever (and would it be a good idea to)
sit and pick all those lose perforation circles
carefully out of that Tunisian Packetmarken
stamp? The OCD part of me wants to do it badly,
but it might reduce the stamp`s value!

Read more: stampbears.net/thread/1161/another-new-guy?page=2&scrollTo=31322#ixzz2qJgxgmaQ

Read more: stampbears.net/thread/1161/another-new-guy?page=2&scrollTo=31322#ixzz2qJejLqEj

Last Edit: Jan 13, 2014 16:35:25 GMT -5 by kannik

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kacyds Administrator Stamp Bears Supporter Did you hear the joke about the unstamped letter? You wouldn't get it. Posts: 16,140 Location (Country): United States	Stamp Perforation Question. Jan 13, 2014 16:57:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kacyds on Jan 13, 2014 16:57:12 GMT -5 Kannik, I moved this to its own thread so that more members will be able to see it and hopefully comment on it also. Kris

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Stamp Perforation Question. Jan 13, 2014 17:18:38 GMT -5 Craig likes this

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Post by Gordon Lee on Jan 13, 2014 17:18:38 GMT -5

Greetings Ms. kannik
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Here is the "old rule of thumb" that I go by: the more original paper attached to a stamp, the more value is retained by that stamp. Thus, whenever you have the chance, always retain the selvedge and perforation chads still attached to a stamp.
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Respectfully,

Gordon Lee

PS. Bubble wrap loses it's value once the OCD kicks in, too.

Craig Gone But Not Forgotten Is your leg wet? Yikes! Sorry 'bout that ... Posts: 6,627 Location (Country): USA	Stamp Perforation Question. Jan 13, 2014 18:21:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Craig on Jan 13, 2014 18:21:30 GMT -5 I have to fight the impulse to pick away at the chad too!

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Stamp Perforation Question. Jan 13, 2014 20:04:10 GMT -5 alyn and Craig like this

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Post by cbavier on Jan 13, 2014 20:04:10 GMT -5

Let me jump in here and share my opinion.
First it's your stamp. So you can do with it as you please because if your not happy with it the way it is. You aren't happy with it and never will be.

Second contrary to some other opinions. I think the selvage looks like crap on a stamp and I always remove it if it is going into my album. Except plate block numbers of course.

Third if you leave the selvage on any stamp then you have to go to the next size or larger if you mount your stamps rather than hinge them. Then they don't fit into the space provided for the stamps and so the layout looks awful.

Fourth most of our collections are for our own pleasure anyway and never will bring any big bucks so why not do whatever we want with our collection.
To make us happy. So Craig pick away. Just be very careful. I would recommend stamp tongs and a magnifying glass or Loupe.

I rest my case.

Last Edit: Jan 13, 2014 20:07:03 GMT -5 by cbavier

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Craig Gone But Not Forgotten Is your leg wet? Yikes! Sorry 'bout that ... Posts: 6,627 Location (Country): USA	Stamp Perforation Question. Jan 13, 2014 20:48:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Craig on Jan 13, 2014 20:48:52 GMT -5 To clarify: If I find that problem, I look for another copy to replace. I too don't like extraneous parts of the pane clinging to the stamp.
	Last Edit: Jan 13, 2014 20:49:24 GMT -5 by Craig

kannik
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Stamp Perforation Question. Jan 13, 2014 22:26:01 GMT -5

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Post by kannik on Jan 13, 2014 22:26:01 GMT -5

Well, to begin with, I see that my pictures DID finally
arrive, underneath EVERYTHING else in the reply area!
And three times, too! Wotta relief!

Thanks, kacyds, for giving my question its own thread!
I certainly received a full range of answers to my
question(s)! I will consider all views before removing
a single circle.

That particular stamp excited my interest because
there are just so DARNED many chads on it! (Thanks,
Mister Lee, for reminding me of that word - I was
trying to think of it!)

Last Edit: Jan 13, 2014 22:27:17 GMT -5 by kannik

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Stamp Perforation Question.

Post by kannik on Jan 13, 2014 16:34:28 GMT -5

Post by kacyds on Jan 13, 2014 16:57:12 GMT -5

Post by Gordon Lee on Jan 13, 2014 17:18:38 GMT -5

Post by Craig on Jan 13, 2014 18:21:30 GMT -5

Post by cbavier on Jan 13, 2014 20:04:10 GMT -5

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