This site is operated by Barry Tuddenham. I also run the Stampwants store now called Cats Anonymous (formerly Straysstamps). I donated all the stamps in the straysstamps store to Cats Anonymous, and from now all proceeds from stamps sold from that store will go directly to them. Profits from this store will be used to fund other ventures that I feel need attention. To understand the unusual name, please click on the banner found at the bottom of this listing... with what is being done to food these days just to save a few cents, you just might save your own bacon! :-)

All stamps are described to the best of my knowledge. I always try to illustrate the auction with clear, large photos . Please be aware that I have a limited knowledge of much of my material. Often a listing was a part of a much larger collection. Inspect the items carefully, as my descriptions may be brief. The item you see is the item you get! I enjoy working with stamps, but my other duties with http://www.strays.ca/ usually leave me with too much to do, and too little time. Often a volunteer has taken the pictures, and I upload what I have. If you require a photo of the back (or a clearer photo of the front if the uploaded one is not clear) and there is not one here, please let me know and I will be glad to either add one to the listing or send to you.

As general guidelines regarding descriptions, the condition of the items will be described as accurate as possible. With individual stamps, all of the generally accepted major flaws which are not always visible in the pictures, regardless of the resolution (e.g. thins, etc.) will be mentioned in the description if they exist. Flaws which are clearly visible in the pictures, like missing perfs., tears, creases , obvious soiling/toning, short margins on one or more sides, reinforced perfs. for multiples, etc. might not always be mentioned in the description and they alone do not constitute an acceptable reason in case of a return. Some "flaws" which are not uniformly accepted as being so, like paper adhesion on the back of a stamp, off-sets, natural gum skips or wrinkles, heavy hinging, etc. might not always be described.

I am not an expert by any means....but I'm trying, and I am sure having fun learning! I accept best offers...but please be reasonable.

As always, I'll be happy to answer any questions regarding the listings if I can.

If you see an error in pricing and think an item is too low, by all means grab it up...but tell me where I made a mistake so I will know for next time. If I am too high, please tell me why you think so. Help is always appreciated.