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[Rich Hoffner]

Limits on the number of items we can list on the new eBay seller site has limited the number of items we can put up each month. At present we can only list 30 items a month. I will be listing the program collection of Joe Myles. I have hundreds of programs ready to list, but it may be awhile before the eBay gods allow us a sufficient number to put up before I start to list programs. I have some ideas to save bidders money. I will do my best to combine multiple items you win, charging actual postage. With some programs Priority Mail flat postage will be beneficial for multiple wins. The other option will be media mail. Hopefully our numbers we are allowed by eBay will increase quickly. On my personal eBay selling site I can upload 250 items a month with no fee and thousands if I want to but a fee for the listing will be charged.

[Rich Hoffner]

One of my favorite collecting categories in the U S Coast Guard. A news release about the USCGC EAGLE visiting Portland MA to celebrate Mains 200th Anniversary, which took place in 2020. Apparently COVID delayed the visit which was accomplished in 2021.

[Rich Hoffner]

I saw this on a cover that someone else received. It is somewhat different as it mentions “BLUE” in the cancel. I suspect that refers to the crew that is using the marking. But, keep in mind that none of the LCS vessels have a post office aboard. Better send for it before it beams up. I added the

cachet.

[Rich Hoffner]

Yesterdays mail arrived with covers from USS STERETT DDG 104. Nice clean, clear strikes.

[Rich Hoffner]

Looks like the max that can be uploaded to a message is five images. There is sixth image. The ASHEVILLE image will not be that large.

• This reply was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by Rich Hoffner.

[Rich Hoffner]

These are the most recent pictorials that will be applied for at the Newport News post office. Do not send before the date of the event.

[Rich Hoffner]

Just wanted to see if I could upload a cover that just came back from USS DETROIT LCS 7. I found the crest on the Internet and save it and added it to the cover.

• This reply was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by Rich Hoffner.

[Rich Hoffner]

These are the pictorials I have had the most requests about.

[Rich Hoffner]

I am at a standstill on why the Groton CT post office has been MIA with regard to pictorial postmarks. None have been acknowledged for 2021. All required paperwork was submitted. At this point I can only suggest that perhaps if collectors complaints were received we may bet a resolution to this problem. The best two places that could intervene would be these addresses. I aks that you take a few minutes and write to both addresses and explain any requests you made and any covers that are missing. If we do this we might get results.

Manager

Connecticut Valley District-Retail

USPS

141 Weston St

Hartford CT 06101

and

USPS/Stamp Fulfillment Services

Manager Cancellations Division

8300  NE Underground Drive, Pillar 210

Kansas City, MO 64144-9998

 

[Rich Hoffner]

FYI: I sent a certified letter to the Connecticut Valley District of the USPS in Hartford, CT last week. I spelled out our problems with Groton in great detail. No replay yet but I am watching my emails and my rural mailbox every day.

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