Philatelic Traders Society
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The Philatelic Traders' Society (PTS) is a trade association
for stamp dealer
s and philatelic traders which was established in Britain in 1929 and continues to this day.
The society has stated that it represents members who trade in philatelic material and who provide professional expertise only and that investment advice and encouraging philatelic investment is outside the scope of the Society.
Through its company Stampex Limited it organises the long-running British stamp exhibition Stampex
twice each year. Stampex Limited has been a wholly owned subsidiary of the PTS since 1966.
The majority of the society's members are based in the United Kingdom but there are also a number of international philatelic dealers in the membership.
The first Chairman was Albert H. Harris and the first Secretary was Vera Trinder.
Trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
for stamp dealer
Stamp dealer
A stamp dealer is a company or an individual who deals in postage stamps and philatelic products. It also includes individuals who sell postage stamps for day to day use or official stamps for use on court documents.-Stamps on Approval Basis:...
s and philatelic traders which was established in Britain in 1929 and continues to this day.
Activities
The Society acts as a trade association on behalf of philatelic dealers, providing a Code of Ethics, an Arbitration Scheme, a trade directory, a special insurance scheme and similar services.The society has stated that it represents members who trade in philatelic material and who provide professional expertise only and that investment advice and encouraging philatelic investment is outside the scope of the Society.
Through its company Stampex Limited it organises the long-running British stamp exhibition Stampex
Stampex
Stampex is a twice yearly British stamp show held at the Business Design Centre at Islington, London, every Spring and Autumn. The show is organised by the Philatelic Traders Society through their company Stampex Limited and has been running for many years.- Elements of the show :The show...
twice each year. Stampex Limited has been a wholly owned subsidiary of the PTS since 1966.
The majority of the society's members are based in the United Kingdom but there are also a number of international philatelic dealers in the membership.
History
The society was formed in 1929 and was incorporated as The Philatelic Traders' Society Limited on 14 September 1946. The company is registered at Companies House in Cardiff as company number 419382.The first Chairman was Albert H. Harris and the first Secretary was Vera Trinder.