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  Trading stamp Summary
Trading stamps are small pieces of glue-backed colored paper, given in proportion to purchases made and redeemable for merchandise.
Trading stamps were at their most popular from the 1930s through the 1960s.
An example of the value of trading stamps would be during the 1970s and 1980s where the typical rate issued by a merchant was one stamp for each 10c of merchandise purchased.
www.bookrags.com /Trading_stamp   (944 words)

  
  Trading stamp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Trading stamps are small paper coupons given to customers by merchants.
Trading stamps were at their most popular from the 1930s through the 1960s.
An example of the value of trading stamps would be during the 1970s and 1980s where the typical rate issued by a merchant was one stamp for each 10c of merchandise purchased.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Trading_stamp   (390 words)

  
 Trading stamp -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Trading stamps are small paper (A negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed) coupons given to customers by merchants.
These stamps have no value individually, but when a customer saves up a certain number of them, they can be exchanged for other merchandise.
Trading stamps were at their most popular from the (The decade from 1930 to 1939) 1930s through the (The decade from 1960 to 1969) 1960s.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/tr/trading_stamp.htm   (346 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - trading stamp
Trading Stamps, small gummed stickers given by retail merchants to shoppers as a form of promotion and a reward for their patronage.
In the United States, to the delight of philatelists everywhere, the Postal Service continued in 1992 to use commemorative issues as a means to meet the legal requirement that it balance its budget.
Public interest in the U.S. 29-cent Elvis Presley commemorative stamp issued in 1993 was unprecedented.
encarta.msn.com /trading%2bstamp.html   (186 words)

  
 Station Information - Trading stamp
In the United States, the most popular brand of trading stamps was "S&H Green Stamps", sometimes informally simply known as "Green stamps".
At the start of the 1960s, the S&H Green Stamps company bragged that it printed more of its stamps each year than the number of postage stamps printed by the US government.
Starting in the 1970s trading stamps became less common.
www.stationinformation.com /encyclopedia/t/tr/trading_stamp.html   (284 words)

  
 CFDs - The Risks of Contracts for Difference Trading
Of course, in these times of low interest rates, it is a modest sum.
Their proliferation is such that statistics suggest around 30% of trading on the LSE is derived from the broker firms offsetting their CFD driven business.
A graduate of City University and holder of an MBA from Cranfield University, Patrick leads a large team of traders in both CFDs and spread bets (under the Finspreads brand) in IFX's America Square offices.
www.contracts-for-difference.com /cfd-trading.html   (988 words)

  
 Newhouse A1
Trading stamp mania was proclaimed a threat by some economists and state government agencies.
Trading stamp fever was cooled by inflation, women entering the work force, and too much of a good thing in the 1970s.
Stamps lost their power to inspire loyalty because "everyone was giving them," said Hopkins.
www.newhousenews.com /archive/story1a050301.html   (1364 words)

  
 Stamp Trading   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
You need a "want list" that lists the stamps that you are currently looking for that you can send by email to other collectors, so they can find out what they might have to trade with you.
It might seem that the most unambiguously fair way to trade stamps is to total up the catalog value of all your stamps and all of your partner's stamps and go by catalog value.
Most people I've traded with have been polite and pleasant and honest, and it is always interesting to interact with a fellow collector.
www.rossia.com /stamps/valuing/trading.htm   (889 words)

  
 Any trading stamp company shall redeem upon presentation any trading stamp that it has issued, either in merchandise, ...
Any trading stamp company shall redeem upon presentation any trading stamp that it has issued, either in merchandise, service, or cash, at the option of the rightful holder.
However, if the trading stamp company only offers to redeem the trading stamp in cash, the rightful holder of the trading stamp shall not have the option of receiving merchandise or service and shall only receive a cash redemption.
Trading stamps shall only be presented for redemption in cash in an amount aggregating not less than one dollar ($1).
www.iadvocate.net /CACode/CACode_Section6784.htm   (198 words)

  
 Beyond Basics 1 - More Tips and How To's for Beginners and Intermediate Stamp Collectors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Trading is usually done on a one-for-one basis, and in packets of 25, 50, 100 or more.
At a local stamp club or in a stamp show unless your grand father or great uncle is a senior stamp collector.
This is because a stamp of a particular denomination and a particular design may have been issued at different times with variations in perforations or watermark or color.
members.aol.com /shobansen/stamp3.html   (2160 words)

  
 AGO_1961-62_No_054   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
(1) Trading stamps redeemable in cash only are not subject to the licensing provisions of chapter 36.91 RCW.
(3) A plan whereby a customer secures trading stamps with the value marked on each stamp in mills, which are redeemable upon presentment irrespective of the number of stamps presented, does not violate the provisions of chapter 19.84 RCW.
  The stamps are issued to their customers, usually at the rate of one stamp for each ten cent purchase.
www.atg.wa.gov /opinions/1961-62/opinion_1961-62_054.html   (1068 words)

  
 The Telegraph - Calcutta : Business   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Mumbai, Jan. 7: Carry-forward trading is on the comeback trail, this time with enough checks and balances to ensure it is not abused the way it was under badla.
Margin trading norms will be set by February 1, but Sebi officials say the system will officially take off when exchanges gear up for it.
Bajpai said the margin trading was open to corporate brokers only, and that too with many disclosures on the profile of shares involved and the clients.
www.telegraphindia.com /1040108/asp/business/story_2763873.asp   (370 words)

  
 1994-054 | 4/18/1994 | Kansas Attorney General Opinion
You request our opinion regarding the application of the Kansas trading stamp act to a particular promotion that is being considered for nation-wide participation.
Because the trading stamp act is penal in nature, it must be strictly construed against the state and in favor of those who may come within it provisions.
For this reason, and because the term manufacturer has not been defined in the act, we believe the broad definitions of manufacturer must be applied, thereby exempting the proposed promotion from the provisions of the trading stamp act.
www.kscourts.org /ksag/opinions/1994/1994-054.htm   (848 words)

  
 1994-015 | 2/7/1994 | Kansas Attorney General Opinion
An entity that packs goods or merchandise for transportation and sale is a "packer" for purposes of the Kansas trading stamp act.
The term 'packer' is not defined in the trading stamp act.
Based on the information you have provided, it appears that the entity in question is a packer under the trading stamp act and coupons redeemed by the entity for cash, travel or products it packs are exempt from the act's prohibitions.
www.kscourts.org /ksag/opinions/1994/1994-015.htm   (562 words)

  
 The Nation, 10/06/1956 - Trading-Stamp Stampede by Vredenburg, Harvey L.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Twelve-hundred stamps make a book, and the book of stamps, in turn, are redeemable for premiums of varying value.
...The stamp costs may be borne by the retailer or by the consumer, or it may be eliminated from total costs by efficiencies gained from the advantages the stamp plan offers as a promotional device...
...The influence of trading stamps on consumer patronage may be sufficient to encourage their use beyond the point where the cost can be economically justified...
www.nationarchive.com /Summaries/v183i0014_09.htm   (1874 words)

  
 Dáil Éireann - Volume 205 - 21 November, 1963 - Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Trading Stamp Schemes.
As I have already stated in reply to earlier questions on the subject, I am satisfied that stamp trading is not a restrictive practice and, accordingly, is outside the scope of the functions of the Fair Trade Commission.
While representations have been made to me by some traders' associations about the adverse effects of trading stamps upon the retail business, I have had no complaints by or on behalf of consumers that the practice has resulted in increased prices to them, or is in any other way objectionable to purchasers.
I am, however, keeping this matter under observation and if it emerges that stamp trading is likely to be contrary to the public interest I will consider taking suitable action.
www.oireachtas-debates.gov.ie /D/0205/D.0205.196311210017.html   (219 words)

  
 AGO_1965-66_No_003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
            Is licensing required under the Washington trading stamp law for a plan of coupon redemption in which several different manufacturers affix to their products coupons which purchasers of the various products may commingle and use to obtain one or more items of merchandise from the organization which is promoting and advertising the plan?
In other words, the act will be considered as though it prohibited the use of trading stamps.
            "The ultimate question for determination is whether a law which prohibits the use of trading stamps violates the due process of law clause of either the state or Federal Constitutions.
www.atg.wa.gov /opinions/1965-66/opinion_1965-66_003.html   (992 words)

  
 Body Test
He pointed out that with the average cost of a house in the greater Dublin area close to €500,000, the current Stamp Duty bands are far too restrictive.
The IPAV chief said the widening of Stamp Duty bands would be self-financing as it would free up much more movement in house sales with more and more people trading up or down.
For example, if such a property is worth €1,000,000 and the site value is €350,000, stamp duty is payable on €350,000 at the rate applicable to that figure, i.e.
www.ipav.ie /Industry/Current/07.08.06.htm   (467 words)

  
 Custom Printed Stamps :: Trading Stamps, Prairie River Marketing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Custom trading stamps are printed with your Program's name and/or logo.
There are two size stamps from which to choose.
To receive stamp samples, ordering instructions and pricing, for your type of business, please call us, or complete and submit our request form.
www.tradingstamppromotion.com /custom.html   (157 words)

  
 Trading stamp --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
The retailer purchases the stamps from the trading stamp company at a cost usually amounting to about 2 to 3 percent of total sales.
In the U.S. the Philatelic Foundation (of New York) ceased trading in April following severe financial losses and alleged administrative irregularities.
Laid out in 1745 as Frederick Town, it was presumably named for Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore, although it may have been for Frederick Louis, prince of Wales.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9313876?tocId=9313876   (570 words)

  
 Dáil Éireann - Volume 313 - 03 May, 1979 - Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Trading Stamp Operations.
A Bill to make trading stamp schemes subject to statutory control will be circulated to members of the House during this session.
Secondly, may I ask—the major trading stamp operators operate outside the country rather than within—whether that matter would be dealt with and perhaps changed?
The true saving would then be in the pockets of consumers rather than in the pockets of some of these get rich quick merchants, not alone within the country but outside it.
www.oireachtas-debates.gov.ie /D/0313/D.0313.197905030015.html   (476 words)

  
 Trading Stamp Act
T-18 TRADING STAMPS CHAPTER T-18 An Act respecting Trading Stamps Short title 1 This Act may be cited as The Trading Stamp Act.
Certain agreements respecting trading stamps void 4 An agreement under which trading stamps having a redeemable value of less than ten cents each are to be issued, given, sold, distributed or otherwise dealt with in any manner in the course of trade in Saskatchewan is void.
T-18 TRADING STAMPS (2) An application under subsection (1) shall be by notice of motion and the provisions of The Queen's Bench Rules respecting motions and applications shall apply mutatis mutandis.
www.canlii.com /sk/laws/sta/t-18/20050511/whole.html   (374 words)

  
 Stamp Trading   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
If you have any of these stamps, I'd be pleased to trade with you for stamps on your want list, or, failing that, to simply buy them at a fair price.
I've got a lot of duplicate stamps, mostly low value (don't we all!) but also some more interesting and special items too.
I have put together some specific lots of stamps and some literature that you might be interested in.
www.rossia.com /stamps/trading/trading.htm   (212 words)

  
 The Straight Dope: Why do grocery store coupons say "cash value 1/20 of a cent"?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Coupons are given a cash value in order to comply with laws in a few states that classify them with trading stamps.
As I assume you know, the cost of trading stamps to the merchant is always incorporated into the price of his merchandise.
Coupons are a little different than trading stamps, of course, but the law is the law.
www.straightdope.com /classics/a1_329c.html   (198 words)

  
 Welcome to Model City Tax Code
A trading stamp transaction is defined as follows: the trading stamp company issues stamps to a vendor; the vendor then provides them to its customers; and the customer then exchanges the stamps for merchandise from the trading stamp company.
The exchange transaction for the merchandise shall be deemed a retail sale and the trading stamp company a retailer.
The rate of tax shall be the retail rate based upon the retail dollar value of the redeemed merchandise as expressed in the redemption dollar value per book of stamps or portion thereof.
www.modelcitytaxcode.org /articles/R-460-2.htm   (137 words)

  
 Google Asks For Trading Stamp
Some 600,000 new postage stamps featuring a likeness of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger went on sale Friday — his 57th birthday — in his native Austria, and the postal service said it was bracing for heavy demand.
The stamp duty threshold will be raised from £60,000 to £120,000, a move which should help thousands of first-time homebuyers.
A new postage stamp featuring a likeness of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger went on sale Friday — his 57th birthday — in his native Austria and the postal service said it was bracing for heavy demand for the 600,000 stamps.
www.stargeek.com /item/230332.html   (2617 words)

  
 Philatelic Links
This experimental exhibit of stamps and covers related to Tourism is intended to explore the possibility of using the Internet's World Wide Web as a vehicle to make stamp exhibits more accessible to people who cannot attend stamp shows in person.
Stamp Tags is a program to help you print little slips of paper for identifying stamps in insert books (clear or manilla stock pages).
Westminster Stamp Gallery is known all over the world as a leading company specializing in selling worldwide postage stamps by subject or theme.
www.stamp-collecting.co.uk /links.html   (3452 words)

  
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 trading stamp --  Encyclopædia Britannica
any of the printed stamps of value given as a premium by retail dealers to customers and redeemable for cash or merchandise from a trading stamp company when accumulated in specified amounts.
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