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Adding Errors, Freaks, and Oddities (EFO's) to Your Collection!

3/25/2021

Errors, freaks, and oddities (EFO) refers to what can go wrong when producing postage stamps including major design errors to stamps that are just poorly printed. And it includes some of the most sought-after and expensive of all stamps and others that attract the attention of only a few specialists.

During this introductory course, you will discuss reasons for including Errors, Freaks, and Oddities (EFOs) in your collection, explore different types of EFOs, identify where to get additional information, and acquire tips for obtaining these production miscues.

Session 1 (May 4, 2021) – What are Errors, Freaks and Oddities (EFOs)? Why should you add EFOs to your collection? Overview of major types of EFOs.

Session 2 (May 11, 2021) – An overview of errors, freaks & oddities by category

Session 3 (May 18, 2021) – Where to find EFO-related information. Tips for acquiring EFOs.

Click here to register for this three-session seminar.

May 4, 11, 18, 2021 (7:30 – 8:45 p.m. Eastern Time)

Cost: $25 APS Members/$50 for Non-Members

Instructor: Cemil Betanov

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