Our Frequently Asked Questions

1. WHAT IS AN FDC?    Answer:  The definition of an FDC, in very broad terms is a First Day Cover (an envelope that has an    official or unofficial FIRST DAY OF ISSUE postmark affixed by the USPS (for US issues). We strongly    recommend beginners or novices alike to consider joining the AFDCS (American First Day Cover    Society), you can obtain a wealth of information there. Visit them at:                                                                            www.afdcs.org 2. HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHAT STAMPS ARE SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE?    Answer:  You can go to our catalog, within this site, and view the new upcoming issues of our    cachets along with a description of the stamp, we normally will have upcoming issues posted    approximately one month prior to the stamp's first day of issue. If you would care to see an image    of the stamp and look further than a month in advance, click on this link:                                              UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 3. HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHAT STAMPS HAVE ALREADY BEEN ISSUED?    Answer:  You can go to our catalog, within this site, and view what has been issued from our    beginning or you can click on this link:                                                         UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE