[Rockhounds] Re: Minerals on US stamps

[Steve Shimatzki]

Larry,

While that is a Cool idea, obviously "vanity stamps" will cost 
more.   A better approach  might be to Join the AFMS efforts to get a 
new set of stamps through the USPS.   Here is the link with 
information and more links:

http://www.amfed.org/stamps.htm

There is an address on there to write to for support of the project, 
so please check it out.

To copy some of the text from their flyer:

The American Federation of Mineralogical Societies is
attempting to attain Birthstones on U.S. stamps. We
need you to actively support and promote the project
by continuing letters or notes to the USPS. You do not
have to be an AFMS member to write. Please mail
your PERSONAL letter to:

The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee
Stamp Development
US Postal Service
1735 North Lynn St., Room 5013
Arlington VA 22209-6432


-Steve
PS... Stamps with my kids or Stamps with my minerals... No harder 
decision to be made. :)


>Members may not be aware, but there is a new US postage mineral stamp just
>out!!
>
>Seriously, Stamps.com offers anyone a chance to make their own valid US
>First Class postage stamp, using any photo they want. I just created my
>first one, using a Thumbnail of Rubellite from my collection.....
>
>http://www.connroxminerals.com/Stamp.html
>
>
>It is a bit expensive (about $20 for 20 stamps), but, hey! It's a nice
>chance to brag to your friends and family about your favorite specimens!!
>
>Larry Rush


Stephen Shimatzki
sjs132 at accesstoledo.com
http://www.shimatzki.com