Gandhi Khadi Stamp FDC : I don't think this are rare F.D.C even though it's a private fdc

12/14/2011

By Ketankumar Patel.

Hello Gandhi Collectors,

You already know that there was no official FDC issued by Indian Postal Service with Gandhi Khadi stamp sheet (1,00,000 stamp sheets were printed) issued in February 2011 during Indipex Stamp Exhibition.

But I can see lot of different varities of privately made F.D.C with Gandhi Khadi Stamp sheet or just khadi stamp of 100 Rupees ($2 only).

Following is screenshot from ebay and none of the FDC were sold in last 15 days.!!!

I am not sure why it is not selling, but my guess is it is private fdc and price is too high or dealers are not interested to buy it and resell it or collectors knows that this will be available all the time as lot of collectors and  dealers made private FDC (my guess will be more than 5000!!)during Indipex Exhibition anticipating that value will go high and there will huge appreciation by investing 250 Rupees ($5-6).!!

If you want to know more about Gandhi Khadi 2011 stamps then please read following blog posts.

1) Gandhi Khadi 2011 sold under face value

2) Unbelivable Price of  Gandhi Khadi 2011 MS + folder.

3) What is right price of 2011 Gandhi Khadi stamp + presentation folder.

4) Gandhi Khadi stamp + presentation pack 100 Pieces for sale!! 

Do you think 2011 Gandhi Khadi stamp sheet FDC will appreciate after 40+ years.?

Or it will have same appreciation like we see today in Ireland or Hungary 1969 Gandhi stamp FDC!!! which are selling under $1 even after 40+ years

Again thanks for reading and  Please share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Ketankumar Patel.
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Gandhi Khadi Stamp Value 2011 Indipex MS with folder - 100 pieces for sale.!!!

Hello Gandhi Collectors,

As I mentioned in previous 3-4 blog posts about Gandhi Khadi  MS + folder, you all know what's going on with this stamp value and return on investment.

Now after looking to following screen shot I think my assumption about ROI is true. I think collectors/dealers will not able to hold on this stamp because of initial high value of 250 Rupees.($5.50). This is one example where 100 pieces are coming for sale around $8 but I think it is still very HIGH price. I think there will be lot of buyer who has more than 100 in their stock which they will have to sell because of huge amount is invested in this. 

Believe me you will get this at low price. No Rush or No creed and you will be OK. There was 100000 (one hundred thousand or one lakh) stamps + presentation folder printed by Indian Post. And I think it is enough for every collector who wants to buy it. According to me it is more than what collectors can consume this philatelic item. So don't think price will increase in next 20 years or more.!! 

(On side note how many collectors(more than 100000) need this khadi stamp folder. )

This means it is very good for all collectors who are not even collecting Gandhi stamps but  who wants this MS + presentation folder for their collection or to display in office or shop in a photo frame as a respect to Mahatma Gandhi.

I think we all still needs to wait and we will able to get it a face value or below face value. According to me fair value of this stamp will be less than $6. Also make sure you don't pay more than $2-3 Register shipping even from India other wise they will recover cost from shipping. Don't get into all that Rare, Limited quantity etc.

If you want to know more about Gandhi Khadi 2011 stamps then please read following blog posts.

1) Gandhi Khadi 2011 sold under face value

2) Unbelivable Price of  Gandhi Khadi 2011 MS + folder..

3) What is right price of 2011 Gandhi Khadi stamp + presentation folder.

4) Gandhi Khadi stamp + presentation pack 100 Pieces for sale!! (current blog post).

What are your feelings about pricing of this MS + Presentation folder. Please share your thoughts in the Comments section.

Thanks

Ketankumar Patel.
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Gandhi Khadi Stamp - Gandhi Khadi 2011 Indipex Folder value (presentation pack) . It sold under face value!! Is it not amazing.

Hello Gandhi Collectors,

You all know that how much collectors were eager to buy Gandhi Khadi stamp + folder in Feb. 2011. There were very big lines during exhibition to just get it. Collectors were trying to grab this Khadi stamp + folder even online by using multiple id in order to make a quick bucks.


The stamp made out of khadi was available online at the Indipex 2011 website where an individual can only order upto a maximum of 10 stamps. There was a long queue even for the online bookings during the first day of the exhibition.

But look at it what going on after 7 months. It is selling below face value of 250 Rupees. (under $6) even though it was printed 100,000 only.

I know it's limited quantity but it's still enough for everyone's need. Also this stamp will not be used in regular mail stream because stamp value is only 100 Rupees where as you pay 250 Rupees for this. So this will be only collectors item which will stay for ever.

My opinion for this kind of low return on investment is because of  original high face value(you are buying at high price). Look at 1995 Gandhi MS of Rupees 8 currently selling for 300-400 Rupees in just 16 years which is almost 40 times it's face value and I will be happy if we all can see this kind of return on this Khadi stamps even after 50 years!!

 Also compare to 1995 in 2011 there are lot more dealer and collector has bought it. Where as in 1995 less dealer/collector got this in hand as certain dealer/collector grab all the stock because of low investment.!!

So again I think Indian Post (Gov. of India) did excellent decision by keeping this price high.  Also I think India is booming so all collectors can afford this price and because of this it will keep tab in price as lot of collector has multiple in their collection including me.!!

This is the lowest price in last 7 months. It usually sells around 290 rupees but I think now collectors are losing patience of holding this high value investment. I think it's better to invest in smaller amount Gandhi stamps than big one like this.

I don't think this is for investment at all.

If you want to know more about Gandhi Khadi 2011 stamps then please read following blog posts.

1) Gandhi Khadi 2011 sold under face value (current blog post)

2) Unbelivable Price of  Gandhi Khadi 2011 MS + folder..

3) What is right price of 2011 Gandhi Khadi stamp + presentation folder.

4) Gandhi Khadi stamp + presentation pack 100 Pieces for sale!! 

If you want to know more about Indipex 2011 Gandhi Khadi stamp, please read my other blog posts.

http://gandhiphilately.blogspot.com/search/label/Gandhi%20and%20%20Indipex%202011.

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Ketankumar Patel.
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Gandhi Khadi Indipex 2011 Miniature Sheet + Presentation folder - Gandhi Stamp Value

Hello Gandhi Collectors,

I am surprised by current selling price of Gandhi Khadi Indipex 2011 Miniature Sheet + Presentation folder. On ebay India it sold for 270 Rupees.!!! (less than $6!!). 

This is unbelievable as face value of this Miniature Sheet + Presentation folder is 250 Rupees.!! According to me seller is loosing money on following transaction as he/she has to pay for ebay fees + Paisa Pay fees etc.

Following screen shot will show you what is the selling price of Gandhi Khadi Indipex 2011 MS + Presentation Pack which is also selling as high value ODD Gandhi Stamp on piece of cloth with very very RARE.only 10000 printed but actually it is 100000 printed.!! So it is enough for everyone's needs whether it is for Gandhi Collectors or Odd shaped stamp Collectors or cloth stamp collectors.

If you see  there is no buyer at price of 290 Rupees!! I think someone bought this MS + folder for quick profit but it does not work. Some of the buyer might regret investing in this RARE Miniature Sheet.!!

So now you have to decided what is right price of this MS + Presentation Folder.

Thanks
Ketankumar Patel.

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2) Right Price of Gandhi Indipex MS + Presentation Folder.
3) Unbelievable Price of Gandhi Indipex Miniature Sheet and Presentation Pack.