I Just Spent $15K on Marihuana Tax Stamps at Auction ... - GoFuckYourself.com

Ron Bennett · 02-12-2005, 08:57 PM

The just bought some cool marihuana tax stamps at auction, including a book of stamps for $9K alone.

Many lots in the auction were 5-figures, with a few approaching 6! ... for marihuana tax stamps!

And people ask what me I'm smoking

This thread wouldn't be complete without pictures ...

(book contains 4 pages of stamps; only one shown)

For more pics and auction details (note: auction is now closed), see http://www.bennettstamps.com/

Details surrounding the history of marihuana tax stamps, as well as narcotic, alcohol, etc stamps - see http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/20/thread20224.shtml

Ron

detoxed · 02-12-2005, 08:58 PM

awesome stuff!

J-Reel · 02-12-2005, 08:59 PM

Cool

arg · 02-12-2005, 09:09 PM

Saw the auction mentioned on a news site. They'd be cooler if Washington had a joint hanging out of his mouth, but still cool. :-)

Ron Bennett · 02-12-2005, 09:26 PM

Some of the state issued stamps are really awesome looking ... see link below for some awesome / comical stamp pics

http://www.marijuanastamps.com/
(click on states and then use pull-down to select state to view)

The federal stamps aren't as exciting as some of the state ones, but the fed ones, are on the whole, more valuable, since they're very rare (were never issued) and are uniform in design - what I mean is that are numerous state designs and also some states issued them haphazardly.

Enough of me rambling on ... here's some pics of state stamps from marijuanastamps.com

Don't they mean JUST SAY 'KNOW' LOL!

Ron

paxton · 02-12-2005, 09:26 PM

Agreed. Very cool stuff.

uvort · 02-12-2005, 09:33 PM

Hey, that's pretty awesome, nice buy

MrJackMeHoff · 02-12-2005, 09:36 PM

too bad its spelled wrong

Ron Bennett · 02-12-2005, 09:49 PM

marihuana is a correct spelling (marijuana may be spelled either way; any decent dictionary will list both) - many U.S. govt reports, documents, etc spell it that way, such as the well known report, in drug policy reform circles, titled "marihuana: a signal of misunderstanding" published in 1972 by the National Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse - note the spelling.

If anything, the marihuana spelling adds value, since that's how it was commonly spelled then - note the stamps were printed in 1917 and then overstriked in 1937 ... that's why the date field in the receipt next to each stamp begins with "191"; the book cover adds value, since it puts the stamps into context; mentions both years.

Ron

MrJackMeHoff · 02-12-2005, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Bennett

marihuana is a correct spelling (marijuana may be spelled either way; any decent dictionary will list both) - many U.S. govt reports, documents, etc spell it that way, such as the well known report, in drug policy reform circles, titled "marihuana: a signal of misunderstanding" published in 1972 by the National Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse - note the spelling.

If anything, the marihuana spelling adds value, since that's how it was commonly spelled then - note the stamps were printed in 1917 and then overstriked in 1937 ... that's why the date field in the receipt next to each stamp begins with "191"; the book cover adds value, since it puts the stamps into context; mentions both years.

Ron

Marihuana is a town in Spain isnt it?

Fukeneh · 02-13-2005, 01:04 AM

nice pickup, cool thing to own out of the american history of cannabis.

spideriux · 02-13-2005, 07:58 AM

do not use it !!! :/

mardigras · 02-13-2005, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spideriux

do not use it !!! :/

The Emperor Has No Clothes

Basic_man · 02-13-2005, 08:07 AM

Drug is bad, you know :D

jacked · 02-13-2005, 08:08 AM

those are pretty crazy looking stamps

BVF · 02-13-2005, 08:14 AM

I heard about those tax stamps. Back then you couldn't possess weed without a tax stamp, but you couldn't get a tax stamp until you showed up with the marijuana.

Perfect Catch 22.

brilsmurf · 02-13-2005, 08:27 AM

a bit overpaid i think but what the hell, u dont take ur money in your grave (when you would do it, drop me anote where you are buried

Manowar · 02-13-2005, 08:42 AM

nice

ezrydn · 02-13-2005, 10:33 AM

Put them away for safe keeping. They'll be worth a fortune some day.

02-12-2005, 08:57 PM	#1
Ron Bennett Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,653	I Just Spent $15K on Marihuana Tax Stamps at Auction ... The just bought some cool marihuana tax stamps at auction, including a book of stamps for $9K alone. Many lots in the auction were 5-figures, with a few approaching 6! ... for marihuana tax stamps! And people ask what me I'm smoking This thread wouldn't be complete without pictures ... (book contains 4 pages of stamps; only one shown) For more pics and auction details (note: auction is now closed), see http://www.bennettstamps.com/ Details surrounding the history of marihuana tax stamps, as well as narcotic, alcohol, etc stamps - see http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/20/thread20224.shtml Ron __________________ Domagon - Website Management and Domain Name Sales

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Ron Bennett Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,653	Some of the state issued stamps are really awesome looking ... see link below for some awesome / comical stamp pics http://www.marijuanastamps.com/ (click on states and then use pull-down to select state to view) The federal stamps aren't as exciting as some of the state ones, but the fed ones, are on the whole, more valuable, since they're very rare (were never issued) and are uniform in design - what I mean is that are numerous state designs and also some states issued them haphazardly. Enough of me rambling on ... here's some pics of state stamps from marijuanastamps.com Don't they mean JUST SAY 'KNOW' LOL! Ron __________________ Domagon - Website Management and Domain Name Sales

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Ron Bennett Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,653	marihuana is a correct spelling (marijuana may be spelled either way; any decent dictionary will list both) - many U.S. govt reports, documents, etc spell it that way, such as the well known report, in drug policy reform circles, titled "marihuana: a signal of misunderstanding" published in 1972 by the National Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse - note the spelling. If anything, the marihuana spelling adds value, since that's how it was commonly spelled then - note the stamps were printed in 1917 and then overstriked in 1937 ... that's why the date field in the receipt next to each stamp begins with "191"; the book cover adds value, since it puts the stamps into context; mentions both years. Ron __________________ Domagon - Website Management and Domain Name Sales

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