Mystic’s Stamp Blog

Did you know Texas used to have a "marihuana" tax, even though the substance is illegal in the state?  The tax was only in place from 1989-2016, and made tax evasion another offense marijuana buy … read more

Have you heard the news?  On April 1, 2024, Mystic president Don Sundman celebrated 50 years at Mystic!Hi, I’m Linda.  I work at Mystic and I’m excited to share this huge milestone with you. … read more

This statue of Kamehameha I is on the Big Island in North Kohala, where the king was from. I’m in Hawaii standing with the Kamehameha I statue and, or course, it has a great story. This statue … read more

Whenever I’m in Washington, DC, (like I was on March 17, 2024) I visit our museum for stamp collectors – the Smithsonian National Postal Museum (NPM). It’s right next to Union Station and just a few b … read more

Who Knew a Stamp Dealer from a Small Town in Central New York would Meet Queen Elizabeth II?!In November of 2019, I was invited to meet Queen Elizabeth II. In a private ceremony, she dedicated the new … read more