Blue chip stamps was a loyalty program for customers, similar to discount cards issued by pharmacies and grocery stores in the digital era. Based on real world researched and uptodate prices complete guide. My name is will and if you have questions or would like to contribute projects or ideas you can contact me. Blue chip stamps and to dismiss the class action portion of the case. They are almost never sold in singles, but if they were, the value would be about five cents each. Ws8 war savings 25c dark blue green minute man plate block mh see. Unfollow blue chip savings book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for.
This saver book is in excellent condition, fresh, with no bad corners, no tears, or breaks. Dec 25, 2012 huge lot of eagle stamp stamps savings book top value s. Im supposing the blue green ones have a face value of 25 cents. These earnings figures are a little higher than blue chip stamps share of sees earnings shown in the table above because blue chips share reflects i deduction of the approximately 1% share of see s earnings owned by minority stockholders of see s, ii amortization of intangibles arising from purchase of sees stock at a large premium over book.
The books could then be taken to a redemption center and redeemed for. This item has the printed signatures of the companys officers. After a legal tussle, the founders of blue chip were forced to offer these merchants an ownership stake in the company based on their stamp volume in the past year. Booklet panes, selfadhesive combination booklets and complete vending booklets add to any stamp collection, or make up a complete stamp collection on their own. Charlie munger blue chip stamps annual letters 1977 1982. United states stamp values 18471857 americas first stamps. At best you might be able to sell them to someone who collects ephemera or cinderella stamps. Blue chip has cut its overhead and hiked the value of those stamps. A customer making a purchase at a participating store typically grocery stores, gasoline stations, and pharmacy. You can sell blue chip stamps through a number of online retailers such as ebay and mystic stamp company. These earnings figures are a little higher than blue chip stamps share of sees earnings shown in the table on page 1 because blue chip s share reflects i amortization of intangibles arising from purchase of sees stock at a large premium over book value and ii state income taxes on sees dividends received by blue chip. Ws8 war savings 25c dark blue green minute man plate block mh see photos j453. These earnings figures are a little higher than blue chip stamps share of sees earnings shown in the table on page 1 because blue chips share reflects i amortization of intangibles arising from purchase of sees stock at a large premium over book value and ii state income taxes on sees dividends received by blue chip. The united states savings stamps program was created in 1954 to encourage savings and thrift among american schoolchildren.
These are vintage, original, and in fairly good shape. I have 21 of them and they all are filled with the stamps. The one cent blue franklin introduced at this time and then reissued with the 1857 perforated issues listed below is one of the most thoroughly studied of any stamp. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. These took the place of the larger blue chip books with the many little single stamps. I spent many youthful hours filling collector books for both my mother and my grandmother. Blue chip stamps could be collected and redeemed for merchandise at special redemption stores until the 1980s. A quick scan of ebay reveals books of stamps and individual.
Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. There is an overwhelming amount of information to learn but that info isnt easy to find or use. These earnings figures are a little higher than blue chip stamps share of sees earnings shown in the table above because blue chip s share reflects i deduction of the approximately 1% share of sees earnings owned by minority stockholders of sees prior to june 6, 1978. Blue chip stamps were collected by children and adults alike in the 1970s and then redeemed via the blue chip stamp catalog. Hey i was wondering if anybody that knows about stamps can help me out and tell me how much is a blue chip stamp worth nowadays it says cash value 1mill. Sep 07, 2018 that depends on the stamp and how much the collector wants the stamp and just how much money he has.
Jul 21, 2010 note that the difference between ws7 and s1 is the wording down the righthand side. Richard scarry my childhood memories great memories. How much can you sell a blue chip stamp to a collector. Toward the end of 1969 the buffett partnership held a substantial stake in blue chip stamps worth about 6% of the fund. Blue chip stamps started as a trading stamps company called blue chip stamp co. Our complete inventory of booklets and booklet panes, booklet pane albums and collecting supplies for the complete collecting solutions from. Vintage blue chip savings book for both regular and superten stamps. Your question may be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who purchased this item, who are all part of the amazon community. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell.
For instance the most valuable stamp in the world is the british guiana 1c magenta and is considere. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In all three cases the catalog value is 50 cents, but no one is likely to offer you as much as catalog value for yours. A savings stamp is a stamp issued by a government or other body to enable small amounts of money to be saved over time to accumulate a larger capital sum. The original design for the one cent franklin was slightly too large to fit in a 200 stamp plate. This saver book is in excellent condition on interior pages, while the front and back covers have wear, no tears, or breaks. In 1967 the action was terminated by the entry of a consent decree. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online. Jul 16, 2015 are blue chip stamps redeemable today.
The stamps were distributed when customers bought products, primarily at grocery stores, gasoline stations. In 1963 the united states filed a civil antitrust action against blue chip stamp co. The funds accumulated may then be used to make a larger purchase such as taking out a savings bond or to pay a. The most common blue chip stamps material is metal. Originally ordinary postage stamps were affixed to a card up to the value of 156d and when completed exchanged for a war savings certificate paying 5% interest. Blue chip stamps were a loyalty program for customers, similar to discount cards issued by pharmacies and grocery stores in the digital era. For that wild collector who loves to find a truly classic find from the 60s and 70s. Im supposing the bluegreen ones have a face value of 25 cents. This study has resulted in a large number of recognized variations.
You have received a stamp collection and you are wondering if it is worth anything. Naturally, the merchants that issued blue chip stamps wanted in on the profit stream. Quickly determining stamp collecting values, or finding out how much a stamp collection or single postage stamp is worth, should be easy. I remember my mother collecting s green stamps and blue chip stamps. Vintage top value stamps quick saver books macdonald plaid stamp. They realize that a reward of value is the most sincere means of showing their gratitude. That depends on the stamp and how much the collector wants the stamp and just how much money he has. This historic document was printed by the american banknote company and has an ornate border around it with a vignette of an eagle. The blue chip stamp catalog was used to redeem the popular. Note that the difference between ws7 and s1 is the wording down the righthand side. Blue chip stamps could be collected and redeemed for merchandise at special redemption stores.
Two blue chip superten savings books with all pages filled. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Identifying stamps is complex requiring extensive research, knowledge, and experience. These earnings figures are a little higher than blue chip stamps share of sees earnings shown in the table above because blue chips share reflects i deduction of the approximately 1% share of sees earnings owned by minority stockholders of sees prior to june 6, 1978. United states stamp values 18471857 americas first. Blue chip superten savings book with 12 pages full of. See more ideas about stamp, childhood memories and the good old days. Alongside other holdings he tried to sell the 371,400 shares 7.
Conditions in 1978 generally favored savings and loan associations, and. Blue chip superten savings book with 12 pages full of stamps. The national savings scheme was originally establish in march 1916 partly to fund the great war. The funds accumulated may then be used to make a larger purchase such as taking out a savings bond or to pay a large upcoming bill. Jun 08, 2016 these earnings figures are a little higher than blue chip stamps share of sees earnings shown in the table above because blue chip s share reflects i deduction of the approximately 1% share of see s earnings owned by minority stockholders of see s, ii amortization of intangibles arising from purchase of sees stock at a large premium over book value and iii state income tax on sees. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about blue chip stamps. Beautiful certificate from blue chip stamps, inc issued in 1969 and 1970. Dec 25, 2012 huge lot of eagle stamp stamps savings book top value s green fries and schule. The stamps were distributed when customers bought products, primarily at grocery stores, gasoline stations and department and other retail stores. The minuteman savings stamps were accompanied by albums and other materials that appealed to the spirit of patriotism.
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