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Mint and Used Circuits

Thanks for your interest in circuits. APNSS has supported circuits in the past, but frankly we found them to be too successful. After all the work of putting them together, the first circuit recipient often purchased the entire circuit book! While this should probably be considered a "good problem to have," it was not fulfilling the goal of circuits (to share lower-priced material with a wide audience).

Update: For many years, APS has supported circuits. While there was no specific category for "plate number singles," PNS were reportedly popular when they were offered in circuit books mixed with other stamps. In early 2025, APS proposed phasing out circuit books by the end of 2026. They were not a good revenue source for APS -- they were never a revenue source for APNSS! -- and there are other options for acquiring or selling lower-priced plate number singles.

Instead, we recommend these alternatives:

• When the APNSS auction director requests material for an APNSS auction, put together an auction lot, appearing in Plate Numbers
• Place a "wanted to buy" classified ad in Plate Numbers
• Place a "for sale" classified ad in Plate Numbers
• Trade or sell your material directly with other APNSS members
• Offer lower-priced plate number singles individully or in groups through online marketplaces such as eBay and HipStamp

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This page last updated April 6, 2025.

Opinions expressed by authors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the APNSS, its officers or members.