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Dealers down after Canada Post rule enforces lettermail to U.S., abroad
Since the beginning of 2021, international regulations have mandated that Canada Post provide all destination customs agencies with ‘electronic advanced data’ for any items containing goods mailed outside of Canada. Recently, stamp, coin, and trading card dealers have experienced an increase in returned letters from Canada Post. (Online photo from Reddit)
Dealers are facing the brunt of the cost with Canada Post enforcing a rule focused on lettermail, specifically pieces of mail with stiff inserts to protect valuable contents such as stamps and coins, mailed to the United States and other international destinations. While the rule dates back to early 2021, when international postal regulations required Canada... Continue reading →
Excitement builds for Royal*2024*Royale
Royal*2024*Royale chair Rob Lunn (left) was named a Fellow of The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada in 2019. He’s chairing this year’s convention in Fredericton
After the cancellation in 2020 and a more than 20-year hiatus since 1999, the Royal *2024* Royale is set to make a triumphant return to Fredericton, N.B., Sept. 20-22. Rob Lunn, chair of the event, described the anticipation and enthusiasm surrounding this significant philatelic gathering. “The club is excited about the opportunity to finally host... Continue reading →