Successful Stamp Dealing: Tried & Tested Tips & Techniques

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Summary: A sober guide to real life as a stamp dealer
Review: I really enjoyed this book. It covers nearly all aspects of stamp dealing: owning a shop, doing mail sales, auctions, and bourses - although the omission of Internet trading is a minus. The foreword by the legendary Herman 'Pat' Herst is effusive but accurate. Mosiondz is a US dealer with a very sober, down-to-earth approach. He makes it abundantly clear that if you intend to make a living in stamps, you should realize that it requires attention to the same business basics as any other field - and he goes into a lot of detail. His bottom line: success will surely come, but only to the dedicated, disciplined professional. Much of the wisdom in this book is valid around the world and would apply equally to trading in many different collectibles. As someone who has dabbled in stamp dealing, I would recommend this book to anyone. It's good know-how at a bargain price.

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Summary: Worth reading book.
Review: This book is previewing the real life of a stamp dealer. The book provides useful info to any stamp collector which couldn't find it anywhere else.

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Summary: Outdated
Review: This book was disapointing as it covers nothing new and fails to cover aspects of stamp dealing on the internet. Since a lot of stamp auctions are now done through the internet, perhaps this is a book more suitable for those who are primarily focussed on local American markets. Definitely not recommended for international buyers.

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Summary: Outdated
Review: This book was disapointing as it covers nothing new and fails to cover aspects of stamp dealing on the internet. Since a lot of stamp auctions are now done through the internet, perhaps this is a book more suitable for those who are primarily focussed on local American markets. Definitely not recommended for international buyers.