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Stamp seller reaps crunch rewards

bbc.co.uk
08-Aug-2008
        
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Stanley Gibbons offers investors rare stamps such as this Penny Black Stamp seller Stanley Gibbons has seen a rise in profits saying - investors are steering away from erratic financial markets and seeking other investments. Pre-tax profits for the six months to June rose by 6% to £1.8m, on sales that jumped by 12% to £9.8m. And it said online transactions were gaining popularity, with about £2.4m of sales through its websites. Stanley Gibbons sells rare stamps such as Penny Blacks and the autographs of celebrities and historical figures. 'All-consuming' Chairman Martin Bralsford said rare stamps and autographs were a good means of diversification and were also a "safe haven" in volatile economic times, helping to hedge against inflation. "Collecting is an all-consuming passion. That is why the prices of rare stamps and... [read full story]                    

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moldova.org
09-Aug-2008
        

The value of collectables is soaring, especially as an investment hedge against inflation, officials of the British firm Collins Stewart say. Collins Stewart, the world's oldest stamp dealership, Friday reported a 6 percent...

Profits up 6% as Gibbons stamps its mark as haven

scotsman.com
08-Aug-2008
        

INVESTORS opting to put their money into stamps rather than the volatile financial markets have boosted half-year profits at Stanley Gibbons, writes Jane Bradley. The UK's biggest retailer of collectibles said it benefited from...

                   

Madonna and stamps beat inflation

guardian.co.uk
08-Aug-2008
        

Stanley Gibbons, the stamps and historical signatures dealer, has seen profits rise thanks to investors switching to "recession-proof" collectables as a hedge against soaring inflation. Martin Bralsford, chairman, said: "The...

                   

Collectables: Madonna and Penny Blacks beat inflation

guardian.co.uk
08-Aug-2008
        

Stanley Gibbons, the stamps and historical signatures dealer, has seen profits rise thanks to investors switching to "recession-proof" collectables as a hedge against soaring inflation. Martin Bralsford, chairman, said: "The...

                   

Investors turn to stamps as a way to lick credit crunch

independent.co.uk
08-Aug-2008
        

Investors spooked by falling stock markets, plunging house prices and concerns about the security of their cash savings have found a new safe haven in postage stamps, Stanley Gibbons, the world's largest philatelic dealer,...

Stanley Gibbons licks gloom

ft.com
08-Aug-2008
        

Stanley Gibbons, the stamp and collectibles specialist, saw a further rise in profits in the first six months of the year as plunging stock markets led wealthy people to seek alternative havens for their money. Michael Hall,...

Stamp collecting suddenly cool for shrewd investors

timesonline.co.uk
08-Aug-2008
        

There may be a hint of the anorak about stamp collectors, but with traditional investments looking as solid as a blancmange investors are turning to stamps and other collectibles to protect their wealth. Over the past decade,...

Stanley Gibbons posts half-year profit gain

ft.com
08-Aug-2008
        

Stanley Gibbons, the stamp and collectibles specialist, saw a further rise in profits in the first six months of the year as plunging stock markets led wealthy people to seek alternative havens for their money. Michael Hall,...

                   
guardian.co.uk: The Stanley Gibbons stamp emporium in the Strand, London guardian.co.uk

Investors turn to stamp collecting

guardian.co.uk
08-Aug-2008
        

Stanley Gibbons has seen its share of online sales double to £2.37m in addition to its in-store success. Photograph: Martin Argles Stanley Gibbons, the stamps and historical signatures dealer, has reported increased profits,...

                   
guardian.co.uk: The Stanley Gibbons stamp emporium in the Strand, London guardian.co.uk

Stanley Gibbons thrives as stamps and signatures win approval from investors

guardian.co.uk
08-Aug-2008
        

Stanley Gibbons has seen its share of online sales double to £2.37m in addition to its in-store success. Photograph: Martin Argles Stanley Gibbons, the stamps and historical signatures dealer, has reported increased profits,...

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