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Post Office kiosk at Parcel+Post Expo 2026: photographs and collector update

Post-show photographs and collector observations from the imageHOLDERS kiosk display at Parcel+Post Expo 2026. Available to logged-in readers.

New Post Office kiosk at Parcel+Post Expo?

The original preview of a possible new Post Office kiosk at Parcel+Post Expo 2026. A post-show report and photographs are available to logged-in readers.

Review of the Post and Go Catalogue – First Class Machin Issues Without an Overprint

 (First Edition, February 2025) The new Post and Go Catalogue by Ron McMurray is a landmark publication for collectors of modern British philately. As the very first dedicated reference work focused exclusively on First Class Machin issues without overprints, it fills a significant gap for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers to the field. From the […]

Farewell to Parcelforce “OV” Stamps from Post Office Self-Service Kiosks

Date: 11 August 2025 – A Milestone in the UK’s Delivery Network Parcelforce Worldwide and Royal Mail have been going through a major transformation this year, working to bring both services together into one unified delivery network. The big day arrived on 11th August 2025, when the new joint network officially launched – along with […]

New Post Office Self Service Postal Kiosk Unveiled

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The End of an Era: NCR Self-Service Kiosks in UK Post Offices and What’s Next for Stamp Collectors

Over the next 12-18 months, the self-service mail kiosks that have become a familiar feature in UK post offices will be phased out. The NCR self-service units, which have served postal customers for years, will soon be replaced by new technology. While this marks the end of an era for these particular machines, it also […]

Europhilex comes to Birmingham in 2025

EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 is an upcoming international philatelic exhibition scheduled to take place from May 7 to May 11, 2025, at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, England. (ABPS) This event marks a significant departure from tradition, as it will be the first time the UK’s mid-decade international stamp exhibition is held outside of […]

New Self Service machines to be rollout at Post Offices

The Post Office has partnered with imageHOLDERS to enhance customer service across the UK by introducing self-service kiosks in branches nationwide. This initiative aims to streamline access to key services, including postal transactions, home shopping returns, electronic pre-advice, and overseas services. By automating these processes, staff can dedicate more time to addressing complex customer inquiries, […]

Post and Go – The beginning of the end or the start of something new?

Over the past six months, significant developments have occurred in the realm of ‘Post and Go’ stamps, particularly within the United Kingdom. These self-service postage labels, introduced to streamline mailing processes, have seen notable changes and announcements affecting collectors and postal enthusiasts alike. Royal Mail’s Decision to Cease ‘Post and Go’ Operations In September 2023, […]

Updated collectors strip from Jan 2021

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