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Discussion - Member to Member Sales - Research Center
From first announcement:
Scott Stamp LLC, a new company formed by longtime philatelic leader, Jay Bigalke, and fellow philatelist, David Fritz, has acquired the Scott Catalog, Scott Stamp Monthly, and Linn’s Stamp News from Amos Media Co.
The acquisition places these cornerstone publications of the stamp hobby into the hands of passionate collectors dedicated to strengthening and modernizing philately for future generations.
Product sales will continue to be available through AmosAdvantage.com, and subscriptions can be purchased through Linns.com. Both will operate in partnership with Amos Media Co. during the transition period.
The press release by Jay one of the new owners.
A new era for Scott and Linn’s
Oct 16, 2025, 1 PM
This acquisition places these cornerstone publications of the stamp hobby — the Scott catalogs, Linn’s Stamp News and Scott Stamp Monthly — back into the hands of passionate collectors dedicated to strengthening and modernizing philately for future generations.
That’s the heart of what happened earlier this month when Scott Stamp LLC, the company that fellow collector and entrepreneur David Fritz and I formed, officially acquired these iconic brands from Amos Media Co.
In the official announcement, I said, “It’s incredibly meaningful to see these trusted names in philately return to collector ownership.” I meant every word of that. For me, this isn’t simply a change in business structure, it’s about preserving and reinvigorating the tools and publications that have guided generations of collectors.
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https://www.linns.com/news/us-stamps-postal-history/a-new-era-for-scott-and-linn-s
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Yes, I received the notification this morning. I think it's great that buyers are philatelists. I just hope the new owners start adjusting the prices. There are overvalued and undervalued stamps. I know it's a difficult task, but they should at least do it with the classic stamps.
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I doubt that would happen if done in a formal way. They revalues everything in 1988 and caused an uproar with dealers.
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The British Empire Study Group hosted a webinar with Jay Bigalke last night. He gave an overview and then answered questions. It will be posted online.
Some of Jay's comments
1. The printed editions are not dead. Illustrations will be restored to original size. New printer will be used for 2027 editions. Price will increase.
2. Linn's will continue as digital but assessing restoring print
3. All catalog databases will be migrated to full database so more options available digitally and print. Goal to add checklist option, better searches, 100% illustrated. This can give more flexibility in pricing. Every stamp will be a separate entry so can view specifics on any one number.
4. Removed Specialized sections like value guide added back
5. More digital news content online
6. 25 cent min value to stay (no change in pricing methodology)
7. Indian States section to be expanded
8. There were quite a few investors in new company
9. Web servers were migrated on Nov. 7 and some seeing the "security certificate" issue
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Good to know.
One of my libraries has stopped buying them as they cost too much money for them.
They gave me their set for free!
Crazy!
-Ari
EDIT: They did this as they had 3 checkouts this year! 3 out of the 3 were me, same for every year before that...
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Our county library does not even have a reference section and only a few books about stamp collecting in general collection. I doubt many used the catalogs. Some resources are available online at the library but catalogs are not available.
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There has been discussion previously about financial issues at Amos Media. This seems promising.
From first announcement:
Scott Stamp LLC, a new company formed by longtime philatelic leader, Jay Bigalke, and fellow philatelist, David Fritz, has acquired the Scott Catalog, Scott Stamp Monthly, and Linn’s Stamp News from Amos Media Co.
The acquisition places these cornerstone publications of the stamp hobby into the hands of passionate collectors dedicated to strengthening and modernizing philately for future generations.
Product sales will continue to be available through AmosAdvantage.com, and subscriptions can be purchased through Linns.com. Both will operate in partnership with Amos Media Co. during the transition period.
The press release by Jay one of the new owners.
A new era for Scott and Linn’s
Oct 16, 2025, 1 PM
This acquisition places these cornerstone publications of the stamp hobby — the Scott catalogs, Linn’s Stamp News and Scott Stamp Monthly — back into the hands of passionate collectors dedicated to strengthening and modernizing philately for future generations.
That’s the heart of what happened earlier this month when Scott Stamp LLC, the company that fellow collector and entrepreneur David Fritz and I formed, officially acquired these iconic brands from Amos Media Co.
In the official announcement, I said, “It’s incredibly meaningful to see these trusted names in philately return to collector ownership.” I meant every word of that. For me, this isn’t simply a change in business structure, it’s about preserving and reinvigorating the tools and publications that have guided generations of collectors.
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https://www.linns.com/news/us-stamps-postal-history/a-new-era-for-scott-and-linn-s
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re: Linn's Stamp News/Scott Sold
Yes, I received the notification this morning. I think it's great that buyers are philatelists. I just hope the new owners start adjusting the prices. There are overvalued and undervalued stamps. I know it's a difficult task, but they should at least do it with the classic stamps.
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I doubt that would happen if done in a formal way. They revalues everything in 1988 and caused an uproar with dealers.
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re: Linn's Stamp News/Scott Sold
The British Empire Study Group hosted a webinar with Jay Bigalke last night. He gave an overview and then answered questions. It will be posted online.
Some of Jay's comments
1. The printed editions are not dead. Illustrations will be restored to original size. New printer will be used for 2027 editions. Price will increase.
2. Linn's will continue as digital but assessing restoring print
3. All catalog databases will be migrated to full database so more options available digitally and print. Goal to add checklist option, better searches, 100% illustrated. This can give more flexibility in pricing. Every stamp will be a separate entry so can view specifics on any one number.
4. Removed Specialized sections like value guide added back
5. More digital news content online
6. 25 cent min value to stay (no change in pricing methodology)
7. Indian States section to be expanded
8. There were quite a few investors in new company
9. Web servers were migrated on Nov. 7 and some seeing the "security certificate" issue
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Good to know.
One of my libraries has stopped buying them as they cost too much money for them.
They gave me their set for free!
Crazy!
-Ari
EDIT: They did this as they had 3 checkouts this year! 3 out of the 3 were me, same for every year before that...
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Our county library does not even have a reference section and only a few books about stamp collecting in general collection. I doubt many used the catalogs. Some resources are available online at the library but catalogs are not available.
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