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Stamps on the Web 

Basics Involves:

  • Client - Receiver (Your PC)
  • Server - Sender (Every Body Else)
  • Medium - Communication Lines (Phone Lines, Cable, DSL, Leased-T1,T3)
  • Service Provider (ISP) - AOL, ATT, Verizon, Revnet, Infi.Net, ...
  • Free Net Access - Juno, FreeI, NetZero,... 
  • Browser - NetScape, Internet Explorer, Web-Crawler, ...
  • E-Mail - someone@somewhere.something
  • Equipment - PC and Modem

Stamp Research 

Areas that can be researched:

  • Current Stamp News - Linn's, Scott's, APS, USPS, Other Stamp Issuing
  • Dealer Products & Supplies - Subway, Freeway, Others...
  • Stamp Prices - Dealers or Publications
  • Specialists - Precancel, Topical, Countries
  • History - Countries, Postal History 
  • Other Collectors - Web Pages, E-Mail
  • Auction Sites - eBay, Amazon, Yahoo, Stamp Auctioneers
Buying Stamps Online
May Involve:
  • Buying Directly - Dealers, USPS, Royal Mail, Zillions of Stamps, Other Collectors
  • Auctions - eBay, Amazon, Yahoo, Stamp Auctioneers
  • Bidding - Increments, Reserves, Dutch Bidding
  • Shopping Cart - Place to Accumulate Your Purchases
  • Payment Method - Cash, Check, Credit Card, Electronic (Paypal, BillPoint, ...)
  • Shipping Charge - Shipping, Handling and Insurance 
  • Return Policy - Depends on Seller
Selling Stamps Online
May Involve:
  • Selling Directly - Need Web Site or Use E-Mail
  • Auction Accounts - eBay, Amazon, Auction Houses
  • Uploading Picture - Scanning and Hosting Pictures
  • Auction Posting - Providing Lot Information and Shipping Detail 
  • Collecting Payment - Cash, Check, Credit, Electronic 
  • Shipping Stamps - Packaging, Postal Charges
  • International Transactions - Shipping Abroad