Royal Mail Sensitive to Stamp Collectors' Interests

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It has been reported in the philatelic press that Great Britain's Royal Mail has taken criticisms of its stamp issuing policies to heart and will be reducing the number of commemoratives it releases starting in 2013. It has already moved its dinosaur commemorative issue from 2012 to 2013 to reduce the load on collectors this year.

Britain's Stamp Magazine reports that a spokesman for Royal Mail said "By producing fewer stamp issues, Royal Mail is focused on keeping this wonderful hobby both enjoyable and affordable in future years."

While collectors of British stamps may be breathing a small sigh of relief, mailers in the U.K. have just experienced a huge increase in postage rate, which many believe will cause Royal Mail customers to greatly curtail card and letter mailings.

Included with the RM's slate of stamp issues for 2012 are the Queen's Diamond Jubilee stamps and various issues noting the London 2012 Olympics. Both are guaranteed big hits with collectors.

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