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Topic: FS: 1959 First official rocket missile mail
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Chuckster01
Member Posts: 1105
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 07-24-2023 05:23 PM
   
I am selling a full set from the first and only official USPS rocket mail. This cover postmarked June 8 1959 from the submarine USS Barbero. It is in great condition and has the June 8th Jacksonville Florida postmark on the reverse side.  This has the original postmaster letter inside and comes with the "Point of Landing" cover with the Mayport Florida June 8 1959 postmark and is in very good condition with light wear and soiling. There is also an informative folded information publication that is original to this flight so a hard to find complete collection.  
This was purchased at Superior Auctions in 1996. I am asking $1,250 shipping included. |
Axman
Member Posts: 104
From: Derbyshire UK
Registered: Mar 2023
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posted 07-25-2023 12:41 PM
BeenInSpace had one of these up for auction in February (ended on Valentine's day). I was the underbidder and it went for $511. I was also bidding on a few other items from other sellers at the same time so I had kind of taken my eye off the ball.However, there is a world of difference between an actual achieved sale of $511 and an asking price of $1250, especially when the cheaper was addressed to somebody more relevant, and the seller has a vast reputation. So, bearing in mind my disappointment at not winning BeenInSpace's, and being generous of spirit, I'll buy it for $875 (plus I'll cover shipping costs USPS Flat Rate Priority Tracked + also, as I already have the Mayport month-on commemorative cover, you can keep that to resell onwards). |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 1105
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 07-26-2023 06:33 PM
So I took the day to have a coherent reply to your message. So here it goes.Yes there are auctions that items do sell very low in cost and I see these covers have sold anywhere from $400 - $1400 at past auctions so yes $1,250.00 is on the high end but I can always lower my price I can never go up. It is my goal to get as much for my collectables as I can and I believe this is the goal of most collectors. I have no idea who the cover you refer to was addressed to and I do not know the history of the person this one is addressed to or the difference this would make to the covers value unless it someone very well known. I can tell you I may not have a "VAST" reputation but I am well known. I own two businesses in Central Florida, I serve as Chief Operating Officer of the American Space Museum, I serve on the board of Directors and after conducting 27 Charity Fundraising auctions all listed on collectSPACE (Thank you Robert) I have a very good reputation and that has no bearing on the value of a collectable items. I am happy to accept your offer but in the future you should be less combative or at least do so in a private message and not a public forum. |
Axman
Member Posts: 104
From: Derbyshire UK
Registered: Mar 2023
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posted 07-27-2023 04:59 AM
I am sorry if I upset you, I had no intention of being combative. I was, I thought, merely expressing my reasoning for the price I offered.I shall send you a private message. |
bobslittlebro
Member Posts: 245
From: Douglasville, Ga U.S.A.
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 07-27-2023 05:10 AM
Wow! |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 1105
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 07-29-2023 08:56 PM
SOLD |
Axman
Member Posts: 104
From: Derbyshire UK
Registered: Mar 2023
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posted 08-14-2023 10:42 AM
Arrived today, in pristine condition. Thank you. |
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