Australasian Philatelic Traders' Association
Welcome to the APTA Website
Welcome to the Australasian Philatelic Traders' Association's Website. APTA's aim is to promote its membership and activities, and to provide stamp collectors with educational articles and useful information about philately. We invite philatelists to access our list of members for the nearest stamp dealer, and through their specialties, to assist your collecting needs. In addition, this website provides the latest details about forthcoming philatelic auctions and a Calendar of Events, Shows and Fairs, and much more
Join the APTA Mailing List
It's easy joining the APTA mailing list. You'll receive our regular E-News monthly magazine, the latest calendar of events and main shows, updates to our Show Souvenir Products and much more! New members will be also entitled to one copy of the APTA Yearbook for FREE.
Your Next Philatelic Shows
2012 PSWA Centennial Exhibition
VENUE : Robinson Pavillion, Claremont Showgrounds, WA
Thursday 17th - Sunday 20th May 2012
Planned for many years, this exhibition celebrates the Centenary of continuous meetings of the Philatelic Society of Western Australia. The PSWA was founded in 1893 but after a few years of regular meetings, the club disbanded and the re-formation meeting was held on 5 December 1912.
With approval given by the Australian Philatelic Federation and the Western Australian Philatelic Council, an exhibition will be held. This exhibition is the last chance for qualifying for AUSTRALIA 2013. All FIP classes are catered for as well as the APF classes except for Polar and Postcards. The FIP Classes include the Modern Traditional experimental class (1963 to present day).
Other highlights of the exhibition will be the use of a PSWA Centennial Medal for all exhibitors instead of the APF medal (but still using the APF inserts), the Great After Forty Five Aerophilately (GAFFA) challenge, an International 6-8 Nations 4x8 Frame Challenge and the possibility of other highlights subject to approval by the APF. This may include an Australian Championship Class, Postcard Challenge and Coin and Banknote exhibits similar to Mandurah 2010.
The Claremont Showgrounds are about 15 minutes by train from either Perth or Fremantle. Also, there will be plenty of free parking available. For a list of participating APTA dealers and other organisations, please click here for further information: 2012 PSWA Centennial Exhibition
AUSTRALIA 2013 - Centenary of Kangaroo Stamps
National Philatelic Exhibition & Show
Friday 10th - Wednesday 15th May 2013
Don't just attend it - be part of it !
This event will be the biggest Philatelic Event in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the best International Shows ever organised. This event will be held at the Melbourne Royal Exhibition Building, one of the internationally-acclaimed grand venues for holding such significant events. Located at the Carlton Gardens, the building is in close proximity to Melbourne's CBD and near the Melbourne Museum. Philatelists are encouraged to diarise this major event well in advance.
Please click on this link for the list for your
Australia 2013 - APTA dealers
APTA Products: Booklets, Minisheets and PNCs
To take advantage of the limited run of the APTA forthcoming Show Souvenirs, including APTA's past Show products, we encourage all philatelists and collectors in general to click on the dedicated link ( APTA Show Products ) for the list of APTA's show souvenirs and products. Just select your favourite items, complete the appropriate order form and post it to APTA, PO Box 415, Blackburn, VIC, 3130. Alternatively, you may contact the APTA Administration Officer on 0409 123 393 to reserve your order.
APTA Year Book 2012
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To express your interest in obtaining a free copy, please correspond to APTA (PO Box 415, Blackburn, Vic, 3130) or email us : admin@apta.com.au The new Yearbook can now be downloaded by clicking here : APTA Yearbook 2012
A few words about APTA
Founded in 1948, APTA is the peak national philatelic trade association in Australia. The Association has members world wide and co-operates with member associations affiliated with the International Federation of Stamp Dealers' Associations (IFSDA) and other philatelic bodies.
The Aims of APTA are to develop and maintain a high standard of business ethics, to provide benefits and services to members and to promote the hobby of philately.
APTA Membership embraces full time dealers, accessory manufacturers, wholesalers, publishers of philatelic literature and employees of members. Regardless of the size and type of your operation, APTA membership is an investment that will be most beneficial to you.
APTA studies local and national legislation that may be relevant to the philatelic arena. In this and other areas of influence on the trade or hobby, it not only keeps members informed, but undertakes lobbying to the relevant bodies.
Members are required to observe the APTA Code of Ethics to maintain sound and responsible standards of business practice and to encourage and foster high standards of professional conduct amongst those engaged in the stamp trade. This in turn develops goodwill for APTA members throughout the philatelic community.
APTA supplies a membership certificate, lapel badge and Code of Ethics for display purposes and its logo in various forms for advertising display and use on stationery. For further details about APTA, you may send your request to PO Box 415, Blackburn, VIC, 3130. Alternatively, you may contact the APTA Administration Officer (Gerd Kratzer) on 0409 123 393.