Please join me in welcoming your PTS Council for 2024/25.
Council Members volunteer their time to shape, drive and support our society. Council Members are individuals, not businesses. They bring a depth of professional experience and breadth of wider experiences to help us navigate the year ahead, and beyond.
Our society is 95 years old and is continuously evolving to meet the needs of our members and the philatelic environment we operate in. Fresh thinking is critical.
I am delighted to announce our new Vice Chair for 2024/25, Iain Murphy, and our new co-opted Member, Andrew Titley. Along with our highly experienced Council Members who are continuing to serve, I am proud to Chair such a passionate, diverse group of professionals, and I look forward to working with the team to deliver our plans for 2024/25 - for our members, for the society, and for the greater good of philately.
Going into this new term, each Council Member was asked what they thought was the most important thing the PTS offers today? Helen and Suzanne also provided their thoughts. See these below alongside some photos so you recognise the Council and Team when you see them at shows and online.
What's your favourite thing about the PTS? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Simon Carson
PTS Chair
Simon Carson (Chair)
Philangles, UK
"The PTS offers a global interaction of the philatelic community for both dealers and collectors. We are the industry leaders and offer innovative platforms from the most important stamp show, Stampex to forward thinking Virtual Stampex. This is all for the greater good of promoting this wonderful hobby."
Iain Murphy (Vice Chair)
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's, UK
"The PTS offers several key benefits to its members, but one of the most important is the credibility and trust that comes from being a PTS member. This membership signifies adherence to a strict code of ethics, ensuring that both dealers and collectors engage in fair and professional practices. In the philatelic world, where authenticity and trust are paramount, this is a major advantage."
Mark Bloxham (Treasurer)
Mark Bloxham Stamps, UK
"The PTS helps you navigate the massively changing market."
Brian Bayford
BB Stamps, UK
"The PTS offers all members the global coverage to reach collectors with it’s fantastic social media coverage."
Andrew Titley
Siegel International, USA
"Over the years, the PTS has become renowned as a group of professionals based on honesty and integrity. The annual Stampex provides an important opportunity for collectors from the UK and around the world to meet."
Constanze Dennis
Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions, UK
"The PTS offers reliability and integrity in an ever changing philatelic world. As our community rapidly evolves we provide a steadfast commitment to promoting the hobby through everything from social media to physical and Virtual Stampex in new and interesting ways. The stamp universe is changing quickly and we offer fresh ideas to keep up with modern times, but without losing the community spirit that comes with the hobby which so many of us enjoy."
Thomas Fell
Spink, UK
"The PTS is particularly well placed to shepherd the industry and the hobby them through the changes and challenges that lie ahead. We are continually assessing changes to the landscape and forecasting future developments, taking action designed to safeguard and encourage development and growth."
John Curtin
JC Stamps, UK
"The future of stamp collecting and servicing collectors is very uncertain. The biggest strength of the PTS and its membership is our ability to connect and work together, and keep this fantastic hobby relevant for the next generation. I'm really proud to have input on the choices that we as a committee make. Partly for the benefit of collectors but most importantly to help our members thrive and not just survive."
Chris Green
Christopher Green & Sparks Auctions, Canada
"The PTS is a global leader in promoting the interests of the philatelic trade, advocating for its members across borders, while engaging collectors in new and innovative ways to the benefit of philately.”
Marcus Orsi
David Feldman SA, Switzerland
"It is indeed noteworthy that the Philatelic Traders' Society (PTS) is experiencing growth amidst the current challenges facing the collectables market. The influx of new members and the progressive approach taken by the council is a positive indicator of the organisation’s commitment to fostering interest in philately globally. The diverse backgrounds and extensive experience of the council members and their relative youth enhance the strategic direction of the PTS . This blend of innovation and experience is crucial for navigating the complexities of the modern collectables landscape. I would love us to take our brand to an even wider audience in the future. Such initiatives could facilitate greater engagement and collaboration within the global philatelic community, enriching the overall experience for all members.”
Markand Dave
Dave & Sons, India
"The PTS has now became a name of trust and integrity worldwide, and the collectors on eBay looks and prefers to buy from the PTS dealer. This awareness in the collectors is very important and that inspires the other dealers to join PTS."
Helen Kelley
PTS Office Manager, UK
"The PTS offers so much to the philatelic world but mainly for me, the PTS shines on bringing stamps to the younger generation. The way the PTS is able to do this is through new innovations such as Virtual Stampex, display your way and the bug hunt at physical Stampex. The PTS are always looking for new ways to improve the stamp world using new technology and new ideas to bring all generations together. Without adapting and getting with the times reaching the younger generation would not be possible."
Suzanne Rae
PTS Managing Director, UK
"Companies with the PTS Shield are not only able to showcase their verified and assured professionalism and philatelic credibility, but they can also say that they support a community of passionate businesses looking to futureproof the philatelic trade and boost the hobby. Our members can say that they contribute to a vision bigger than their own individual business. In return for that commitment, we offer them a wide range of benefits relevant to today's environment."
See list of full PTS Council 2024/25 here.
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