The ADPS has assisted dealers in all aspects of the stamp trade for over thirty years.
Every month members receive a Bulletin or Newsletter, together with our Confidential List of problem clients.
The ADPS Bulletin
The Bulletin is the in-house publication of the Society, sent bi-monthly to members free of charge.
Wherever the dealer is located the magazine keeps them in touch with the Society and with other members and with all aspects of stamp dealing. Members may advertise in the Bulletin at preferential rates and non members may now place half page and/or full page [B5] advertisements. Non member rates are £5.00 per half-page and £10.00 per full page for one issue. Pre-paid block bookings for six issues entitle the advertiser to one free advertisement. Contact the ADPS Secretary for details.
Debt Recovery Service
If your stamps were to be retained by a client without payment our Confidential Lists Officer would write to them on your behalf. Over recent years we have helped recover thousands of pounds worth of stamps and cash on behalf of members.
Confidential Lists
The names and addresses of problem clients reported by other members, distributed monthly with either the Bulletin of Newsletter.
An Annual List of all the confidential list entries, in alphabetical order, is also produced.
ADPS Website
Launched in 2002 the ADPS website offers members the opportunity to advertise on the internet for a small payment of £5.00 per annum. Members simply send a copy of their required ad. to the Secretary and it will appear on the ADPS website within two weeks. Direct email and website links are included. Modifications and updates can be requested at any time at no extra cost.
Newsletters
The bi-monthly Newsletter, distributed by the Secretary between each Bulletin, keeps members up to date with news and information such as Committee votes and general matters and any necessary up-dates to the Confidential List.
Help and Advice
Advice both on stamps and general aspects of trading - whether trading by approvals, lists, shops, fairs or the internet, is available from an experienced team of fellow dealers.
By contacting the secretary either by letter, e-mail, or telephone, you will be put you in touch with someone able to assist.
There are no additional charges for any of these services which are available to all members automatically.
To apply for membership of the ADPS please go to the
Application Form and print a copy, complete, and mail to the Secretary at the address shown on the Application Form.