Covers may be ordered from:
The Columbus Philatelic Club, Inc.
COLOPEX 2008, Dept. W
PO Box 20582
Columbus, OH 43220-0582
Show covers are available at $2.00 each (your choice of day) or $5.00 for all three days. Please include a SASE for the Show Covers.
The Columbus Philatelic Club, Inc. was established in 1925 and is affiliated with the following:
Regular meetings of The Columbus Philatelic Club are held in the multi-purpose room of the the Linden Lutheran Church, 1230 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43224-3320. Meetings are held on the second and forth Monday of each month except for June, July and August. The meeting is held on the second Monday in months of June, July and August. A picnic is usually planned during the month of July.
Meetings start at 7:00 PM with social time, APS circuit books, trading and selling. The formal meeting starts at 7:30 PM with a short business meeting and a program of interest on many different aspects of stamp collecting. There are mini-auctions of stamp and philatelic literature items at each meeting and one or two commission auctions during the year.
All are welcome!
COLOPEX is the annual exhibition and bourse of The Columbus Philatelic Club, Inc. It is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately accredited exhibition.
Further information concerning meetings, membership and dues may be obtained by attending a meeting, addressing a request to
The Columbus Philatelic Club, Inc.
PO Box 20582
Columbus OH 43220-0582
or by sending e-mail to information@colopex.com
COLOPEX is sponsored by The Columbus Philatelic Club, Inc. We are hosting the annual meeting of The Meter Stamp Society and would welcome another society to meet at the show.
COLOPEX 2008 will be held on February 1, 2 and 3, 2008 at Franklin County Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43062. This location is near the heart of downtown Columbus with easy access from all directions.
Admission is free, though there is a moderate charge for parking - $4.00 for the whole day.
For information about COLOPEX 2008, please contact
COLOPEX 2008
The Columbus Philatelic Club, Inc.
Attention: Show Chairman
PO Box 20582
Columbus, OH 43220-0582
or
E-mail: information@colopex.com
COLOPEX 2008 will include both stamp and philatelic literature exhibits.
February 1, 2008
Show Time 10 AM to 6 PM
February 2, 2008
Show Time 10 AM to 6 PM
February 3, 2008
Show Time 10 AM to 4 PM
Show Hotel information can be found here.
There will be a special cacheted cover and cancel appropriate for the occasion.
There will be approximately thirty-two dealers for COLOPEX 2008
Dealer inquiries may be sent to:
COLOPEX 2008
The Columbus Philatelic Club, Inc.
Attention: Bourse Chairman
PO Box 20582
Columbus, OH 43220-0582
or
E-mail: dealers@colopex.com
The United States Postal Service will have its Philatelic booth at the show and will have all of the latest stamps available for sale.
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Linden Lutheran Church, 1230 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus Ohio
7:00 PM Informal fellowship time, APS circuits, trading encouraged.
Philatelic and Literature Mini-Auctions
Each Meeting: APS Circuit Books, Mini-Auctions, Fellowship
7:00 PM - Fellowship, buy, sell, APS circuit books
7:30 PM - Club business session
7:35 PM (or sooner or later) - Mini-auction
7:45 PM - Presentation of program
Program: TBA
Program: TBA
Program: TBA
The WSC meetings are held at the Beechwold Christian Church, 280 Morse Road on the First and Third Mondays of each month and begin at 7:30 PM. Contact the club at Post Office Box 323, Worthington OH 43085 for information.
GPS usually meets the third Sunday of the month at 2:30 PM at the Upper Arlington Public Library, 2800 Tremont Rd. For further information contact Paul Gault, P O Box 20711, Columbus OH 43220-0711.
Literature entries are accepted in the following categories:
You may download the Literature Exhibition Prospectus in Adobe Acrobat PDF format or for Prospectus and Entry Form contact:
Literature Coordinator
COLOPEX 2008 Literature
PO Box 20582
Columbus, OH 43220-0582or
send e-mail to: literature@colopex.com
The Literature Prospectus is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, which requires Adobe Reader to view. If you don’t have that, it can be downloaded free of charge from Adobe.
If you are unable to use Adobe Reader or have any other problems viewing this document, please send e-mail to literature@colopex.com for assistance.
The COLOPEX 2008 Philatelic Exhibition Prospectus is now available. If you are unable to download the PDF version, you may get information by sending a request to:
Mr. Joseph Frasch
COLOPEX 2008 Philatelic Exhibits Chairman
PO Box 20711
Columbus OH 43220-0711or
COLOPEX 2008
The Columbus Philatelic Club, Inc.
Attention: Philatelic Exhibition Chairman
PO Box 20582
Columbus OH 43220-0582or send E-mail to: philatelic@colopex.com
There are three categories of Philatelic Exhibits: Regular, Display, and Single Frame. The Grand Award in the Regular category at COLOPEX 2008 is eligible for the Champion of Champions Competition of the 2008 World Series of Philately.
The prospectus is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format which requires Adobe Reader. If you don’t have that already it can be downloaded free of charge from Adobe.
If you are unable to use Adobe Reader or have any other problems viewing this document, please send e-mail to philatelic@colopex.com for assistance.
The official show hotel is the Hampton Inn & Suites - 501 North High Street, Columbus OH 43215.
The Hampton Inn and Suites Columbus Downtown is located one mile south of The Ohio State University in the vibrant Arena District. It is directly across from the Columbus Convention Center and adjacent to the Short North Arts District, The Arena District Office and Restaurant Complexes, Nationwide Arena, and the Arena Grand Theatre. Walk to restaurants and night life, stroll through art galleries and escape to Columbus’ hottest districts. One of Columbus’ hottest new restaurants onsite, Abbracci, known for Italian and Steak Fare. Also available to cater your event in the newest venue, Elements of Art Gallery, the Gallery is located onsite and offers the opportunity to host an event in the Gallery catered by Abbracci.
The Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Columbus is convenient to Federal, State Government Offices and Courthouses as well as within walking distance of major corporation offices, Nationwide Insurance, American Electric Power, KPMG, and Nisource, among others in the downtown area. It is close to The Ohio State University, OSU Hospital and Sports Facilities, James Cancer Center, Capital University, Franklin University, Columbus State, and Veterans Memorial - home of COLOPEX.
Enjoy all downtown has to offer with exciting entertainment venues, sporting events and restaurants, all within blocks of the Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Columbus. Free high-speed Internet access is provided, along with an indoor pool, sauna, and workout room. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, in-room coffee maker and hair dryer, voice mail, and TV with full cable. Valet Parking for a charge.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday - January 31, February 1 and 2, 2008
Check In - 3:00 p.m.
Check Out - 11:00 a.m.
Standard King - one person - $119.00 / $129.00 plus taxes
Standard Double - one person - $119.00 / $129 plus taxes
Valet Parking with in and out privileges - $21.00 per day (2008 rate - Subject to Change)
Individual reservations may be made with the hotel directly, by calling 1-800-HAMPTON (426-7866) and you must use the three-letter group code (CP8). Credit card guarantee must be provided at time of reservation.
All reservations must be made no later than the Block Cut Off Date of - January 1, 2008
From Port Columbus - I-670 west toward downtown. Exit onto off-ramp at exit 4B, (High St/Convention Center exit) turn right at the stop sign. Turn left onto Goodale St. Turn left on High St. Hotel is on the right.
From the north (Cleveland) - take 71 south to Spring St. (left hand exit) turn right off exit to High St headed northbound. Hotel is 2 blocks on left corner of Spruce and High Streets.
From south (Cincinnati) - take 1-71 north to front/High St exit. Go straight through light to the next light on High St. Turn left on High St. Hotel on left, corner of Spruce and High Streets.
From the east (Wheeling, WV) - take I-70 west to the fourth street exit. Turn right onto Fourth St. Take Fourth St to Nationwide Boulevard and turn left. Turn right onto High St. Hotel will be 2 blocks on the left at the corner of Spruce and High Streets.
From the west (Indianapolis, IN) - take I-70 east to I-71 north. Take Front/High St exit. Go straight through light to the next light on High St. Turn left on High. Hotel is at the corner of Spruce and High Streets.
The show will be held February 1, 2 and 3, 2008
Franklin County Veterans Memorial
300 West Broad Street
Columbus OH 43206
For information, e-mail the bourse chairman at dealers@colopex.com
A-One Coverz - Friday Only
A & H Stamps of Minnesota
N. H. Altwerger
Bob Baldridge
Bardo Stamps
Beck Stamps
The Cover Connection
Crown and Eagle
Dean Stamps
Edward Dimmick
James W. Faber
William Hatton
John Hickel, Sr.
Just Good Stamps
Lincolnway Stamps
Link Stamp Co.
P & S Stamp Express
Panzer Hut
Postal Avenue
Prestige Covers
Mark C. Reasoner
Tom Sivak
Telah W. Smith
Al “DOC” Turner
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A & H Stamps of Minnesota - PO Box 20289, Bloomington MN 55420-0289
Germany - All Areas; Postal History - Worldwide; U. S. Specialized
Voice: 952-835-9449
Member of APS, GPS, ASDA
Bardo Stamps - PO Box 7437, Buffalo Grove IL 60089-7437
United States Stamps
Voice: 847-634-2676
E-Mail: jfb7437@aol.com
Web Page: www.bardostamps.com
Beck Stamps - 321 W. High, Lima OH 45801-4701
German and Related, United States, Limited Worldwide
Voice: 419-224-9786
E-Mail: qwink@wcoil.com
Crown and Eagle - 5303 N High St, Columbus OH 43214-1297
U.S. and Foreign Covers and Stamps
Counter auction
Voice: 614-436-2042
Member of: APS, USPCS, MPOS, OPHS, PAPHS, INPHS, ILPHS
Dean Stamps - 5840 Mt. Vernon Rd NE, Newark OH 43055-9671
Quality Grade United States Stamps
Voice: 614-745-2091
Member of APS
Ed Dimmick - 712 Bancroft Rd., PMB #134, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-1531
Worldwide organized by topic or by country
Voice: 925-938-4116
Member of APS, ATA and NSDA
JWF Stamps - PO Box 1875, Bloomington IN 47402-1875
U. S. Postal History, Canadian Postal History, Other Postal History, Ad Covers to Train Covers (Heavily Midwest), U. S. Stamps
Voice: 812-336-8387
E-mail: faber@bluemarble.net
John R. Hickel, Sr. - 7132 Durness Pl, Columbus OH 43235-5130
U.S. Specializing in modern issues from 1930 to current including booklets, booklet panes, PNC’s, self adhesives, souvenir sheets, etc.
Voice: 614-847-0744
Fax: 614-847-0744
E-Mail: johnhickel@aol.com
Link Stamp Co. - 3461 E Livingston Ave, Columbus OH 43227-2220
U. S. Stamps, Foreign Stamps, Covers and Supplies
Voice: 614-237-4125
Toll Free: 800-546-5726
Fax: 614-237-4125
Member of APS
Northwest Books & Stamps
Panzer Hut Hobbies - 201 Gerke Ave., Mansfield, OH 44903
Voice: 419-524-5613
Member of APS, NSDA, IPDA
Postal Avenue - 2911 Berry Lane Ct., Minerva Park, OH 43231-4001
Voice: 614-891-0020
Member of Worthington Stamp Club and Heart of Ohio Post Card Club
Mark C. Reasoner - PO Box 20084, Columbus OH 43220-0084
United States, General Foreign, Australian States
Voice: 614-876-9121
Member of APS
P & S Stamp Express - PO Box 306, Westerville, OH 43086-0306
U. S. Used, Regular Issues 1902 to Current, Washington-Franklins, Commemoratives, Attached Se-Tenants, Blocks, Souvenir Sheets, Air Mail and Special Delivery
Voice: 614-899-1983
Toll Free: 800-841-1245
Fax: 614-899-1904
E-Mail: SESATPANOS@aol.com
Member of APS, MSDA, USSS
Denny Peoples - 8141 Springwater Drive West, Indianapolis IN 46256-4648
Better US and Foreign Covers, US Revenues, Cinderellas, Collections
Voice: 317-841-8162
Earl T. Reeder
Robert C. Swed - 1204 Elderon Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808-1910
U.S. Postal History, Classic First Day Covers to 1940, Used U.S.
Voice: 302-994-6086
Member of APS, AFDCS, BIA, UPSS, BIA (USSS), HPS, PPHS
Tom’s Stamps - 226 S. Washington St., Butler PA 16001-5754
U. S. Classics Mint and Used to 700
Voice: 412-285-4400
Douglas Weisz U. S. Covers - PO Box 1458, McMurray, PA 15317
First Day Covers, Flights, Events, Navals, Postal History
Voice: 773-914-4332
E-Mail: weiszcovers@adelphial.net
Web Page: www.douglasweisz.com
Member of APS, AFDCS, AAMS, MSDA
Columbus Ohio Philatelic Unit
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A-One Coverz - 125 Elma Drive, Elyria OH 44035-3909
Dave & Joni Allego - 648 Merchant St., Ambridge PA 15003
Baird Stamps - 10¢ A Stamp Table - 5810 U. S. Hwy 20 #99, Wakeman, OH 44889-8983
Bob’s Stamps - 3504 Gordon Ct., Kokomo, IN 46902-5938
Davidson’s Stamp Service - PO Box 36355, Indianapolis, IN 46236-0355
Global Philatelic Associates - PO Box 24231, Dayton OH 45424-0231
William Hatton - Booth 23, PO Box 622, Piqua OH 45356-0622
JP Philatelics - PO Box 71548, Salt Lake City, UT 84171-0548
A. Keith Kaufman - M/NH Philatelics - 6245 Bristol Pkwy. #249, Culver City, CA 90230-6983
Jack Ott - PO Box 687, Glen Echo MD, 20812-0687
J. Reeves and Company - PO Box 219, Huntingdon, PA 16652-0219
Telah Smith - 1145 N. Columbus Cir., Ashland OH 44805-4517
Richter Stamps Co. - PO Box 603, Athens OH 45701
Stamp Center of Texas - 2267 NW Military Hwy 113 C, San Antonio TX 78213
Al “Doc” Turner - 4013 Pinestead Dr, Walled Lake, MI 48390
Fred Zaganiacz - 2339 Lambeth Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15241-2449
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