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Member Directory
- Gold Membership
- Member Logon
Membership Benefits
Value My Stamps
Stampex International
Diary of Events
PTS Expertising
- Expertising Terms & Conditions
- How to Pay
About Us
Blog
Contact
Stampex Shop
THE PTS COLLECTOR HANDBOOK
eBay Shield on Store
PTS Awards Winners
Red Call Database
PTS NEWSLETTER
Stampex Stand Booking Form
Press Hub
Stampex Society Meeting Room Booking Form
PTS CHRISTMAS STAMP SHOP

Trade Check In
July 2023

Help the PTS target activity which can directly support your business and the philatelic trade in general.

This survey is anonymous. Results will be summarised and shared with the PTS Council Team to determine what actions the team can take. If you have any questions, contact the Office at office@thepts.net.

Thank you for your time.

How's Business?

* Indicates required field

You have three words to describe how you feel about the state of the philatelic trade/market right now. What are your three words? *

In the past 12 months, my business's revenue has been: *

Significantly higher than the 12 months prior Somewhat higher than the 12 months prior About the same Somewhat lower than the 12 months prior Significantly lower than the 12 months prior

In the past 12 months, my business's costs have been: *

Significantly higher than the 12 months prior Somewhat higher than the 12 months prior About the same Somewhat lower than the 12 months prior Significantly higher than the 12 months prior

I am holding: *

Significantly more stock than this time last year A little more stock than this time last year About the same A little less stock than this time last year Significantly less stock than this time last yar N/A - We/I do not hold stock

My marketing budget this year is: *

Significantly lower than last year A little lower than last year About the same A little higher than last year Significantly higher than last year N/A - I do not budget for marketing

Is the time (hours, days, team size, overtime) you and your team are working: *

Significantly greater than this time last year A bit more than this time last year About the same A bit less than this time last year Significantly less than this time last year

Please tick THREE factors you believe to be having the MOST SIGNIFICANT impact on your business? (Tick all that apply) *

Customs Issues (Brexit specific) Customs Issues (Global) Inflationary and Wage Pressures related to your business Shipping Costs Shipping/ Delivery Quality/ Strikes/ Delays Fees for sales and auction platform use Cost of Living Crisis/ Inflationary Pressures your clients may be experiencing (clients reducing spend on stamps) Client base contracting (shifting to other hobbies, age, illness) Counterfeit stamps Too much stock on the market

Other, please provide details: *

If the philatelic fairy could wave a magic wand and grant you one wish to help improve business for you, what would you wish for? *

Please share any thoughts you have on what the PTS Council and Team could do to better support PTS Members or the philatelic trade. *

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