1970 260Z?? (Stamp) in Austrailia

[lonetreesteve]

Saw this on eBay, is this a typo? Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1970-Datsun-260Z-NISSAN-260-Z-Mint-Stamp_W0QQitemZ330188070944QQihZ014QQcategoryZ703QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[DeMoore]

That must be a typo. Maybe the stamp is fake? That's kind of an obvious mistake to make on something that's real. Just my opinion. It looks real other than that, though, but then again, some counterfeit dollars look real except for some typos, same with fake checks. As a detective, I've seen the words "Bank of America" spelled wrong on fake checks more times than you'd think.

[MikeW]

I wouldn't say it's an obvious mistake. For a set of islands that has only about 20,000 people it's surprising to me that they have produced so many postage stamps. I picture one or two people being totally responsible for creating such stamps. It's might be as obvious to them as it was to the person who accidentally produced stamps with an upside-down airplane back when airplanes were new.

Looks like it was issued in 1984:

http://www.stanleylisica.com/plist_sz/turk.htm

605-12 796-803 1984 Classic Cars and Oil Wells (w/labels) 6.00

[EScanlon]

Stamp collecting is a known M O N E Y maker spelled with big $$$ by all postal systems. Where else can you sell a service that never gets cashed in on?

Even the USPS is into this, check their website out and you'll see all sort of "collectible" stamps, first day covers and other items. (See this link: http://shop.usps.com )

So if anything it's either an HONEST mistake by someone looking to cash in on the collectible mania that has gripped so many for so long....or an intentional "blunder" in order to make it more collectible.

Remember that to many people, the Z is just another automobile. The level of knowledge we share here is NOT what the "average bear" has, and they wouldn't know the difference between a 70 Z and a 78 Z.

2¢

E

P.S. If I recall correctly the term "Here's MY two cents!" is an expression that dates back to when postcards (pre-stamped and ready to mail) cost two cents, and were commonly used to write quick notes to friends, and most importantly - newspapers. So, when you wanted to express your opinion on a subject or share a thought with someone, you would send in a postcard (i.e. YOUR two cents).

[Bonzi Lon]

2¢

E

P.S. If I recall correctly the term "Here's MY two cents!" is an expression that dates back to when postcards (pre-stamped and ready to mail) cost two cents, and were commonly used to write quick notes to friends, and most importantly - newspapers. So, when you wanted to express your opinion on a subject or share a thought with someone, you would send in a postcard (i.e. YOUR two cents).

E: As a Deltilogist (collector of postards) the above statement is true, with this explination: Postcards first became legal postage in America at the 1883 World's Fair in Chicago, pre-stamped at 2cents, cost was a nickle, no writing on the address side. In 1896, postage lowerd to a penny, no writing on address side, if so, double postage. May 1st 1907 the postage on postcards stayed a penny and writing on half of the address side was allowed. Most generally "Picture Postcards" were a penny and the postage was a penny. The real term came about during a political campaign (for 1908) where people were urged to send their representives a postcard to express their views and opinions on the political scene. Therefore, the "Common American Citizen" had put his two cents worth in. But it still refers to the postcard.

Today, this would be my 26 cents worth.

Bonzi Lon (still looking for a 240Z postcard)

[EScanlon]

Lonny, what about the 260 Z stamp this thread started?

Is it strictly a money maker or an honest "oops" or ...?

E

[e_racer1999]

you guys are taking it all wrong. it's a hybridz with an rb26dett in it! so the owner calls it a 260Z. to stay true to form, the owner switched to 260Z turn signals and quarter emblems.

[Bonzi Lon]

Don't really know much about stamps but do know the Turks & Cacios Islands among lots of other Countries produce stamps for the American Collector market, for the image and where they came from. They CAN NOT be used as postage in the States but COULD be used in Country of origin if legal there. As far as worth, in my opinion only, it is a foriegn stamp with an image of a car on it, (not just any car), to some other it may be priceless. The 1970 260Z is interesting but beleive if they printed one stamp they printed 1/4 million or more. We know what years are what, I bet they didn't research just put numbers on and went with it, they all look the same, (haha). I wouldn't mind having one if I could pay the face value of 40 cents and a buck ten in postage, but don't think it would be worth much more, except to the person that doesn't have one and just has to have one to match their car or like the misprint, as in misprinted postcards, it does happen.

It might be worth a buck or 2 or 3 just to have an oddity for one's collection but doubt it has enough value to retire.

We will see what it brings and the bidding action.

Bonzi Lon

[Exdamyankee]

The stamp is real, I have one myself. It's misprinted, it should read 240Z. As for value, I doubt it's worth much, I picked imine up for a couple of bucks pre-hinged on a 4 x 6 commemorative card and framed it in my office.

[sblake01]

I have the one from Ajman, UAR. Don't know if its worth anything, really. I only paid a couple bucks for mine.

[lonetreesteve]

Looks like the stamp sold for $5.50 plus $3.00 shipping with 2 bids.

[DeesZ]

Not a bad price for a doo-dad that is in our field of interest - a nice conversation piece.... and cheap considering it's the equivalent of about 2.5 gallons of gas.