Well it did not work. I brought my mother's stamp collection to Mr. Marlen. He gave it a cursory look, not even examination, and offered me $100. I had some old stamp blocks and Mr. M said just use them. I took everything back after about 10 minutes time. At least the collection is out of the house, in the trunk of my car. I will try another dealer. To be continued.

# Posted by Eve Winer on 4/18/04; 6:33:06 AM - --