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Raynham, MA, February 1, 2011 - James T. McCusker, President of the world's largest First Day Cover (FDC) Dealer and Auction House, announced today his decision to expand his current offering by entering into the Stamp and Postal History market. For over 30 years Jim McCusker has been considered the industry's most trusted and relied-upon expert for evaluating and establishing the market value of rare and sought-after FDCs. As a result, many buyers and sellers have turned to James T. McCusker, Inc., when they look to acquire or sell First Day Covers.
The Stamp and Postal History market represents an area of the hobby that McCusker has long desired to enter into, and hiring Joel Coveney as his new Vice President is the first step in providing his customers this new offering. "I respect and admire the work and reputation that Joel has developed in his 30 years in the Stamp industry," said McCusker. Coveney, like McCusker, is a long time professional philatelist. "He shares my passion for the business as well a deep sense of providing real value to the hobby of stamp collecting," added McCusker. "Joel brings a deep commitment as well as a stellar reputation as one of the market's most knowledgeable auction describers."
Initial plans for the U.S. Stamp, Postal History & First Day Cover offering include Public Auction #298 to be held on May 24th and 25th at the firm's auction gallery located in Raynham, MA. Scarce individual covers and specialized collections will be featured in the auction with presale estimates approaching 1 million dollars. The auction will include live Internet bidding during the floor auction.
McCusker will hold two additional Public Auctions, one in August and the other in November. Additionally, production of a moderately valued Stamps & Postal History auction is currently being designed to include items with estimated from just $25! Both venues will be accompanied by what has become known in the hobby as Jim's signature marketing feature of a full color catalog and a fully interactive web user experience. This highly and easily accessible user interface allows customers to browse tens of thousands of covers and caters to hobbyists of all levels. Jim's philosophy of making learning, understanding and acquiring sought after materials in the hobby a "hassle free" experience will continue into the both the Stamp and Postal History arena.
McCusker's presence in the Stamp and Postal History markets will continue to grow with new features at their website as well as their expanded presence at upcoming stamp shows.
http://www.jamesmccusker.com
This expansion will include Online Stamp and Postal History Cover Shopping, custom want-lists, and his popular frequent buyer credit program.
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