TYPES

1. New applicants are considered for one of three membership types:

a) Provisional Membership - is for those entering the philatelic trade or who have been in business for less than two years. Provisional members are entitled to all the privileges and benefits of the Society but must not indicate their membership or display the PTS emblem. Provisional members are expected to apply for full membership within two years. The current yearly subscription is £66.50 (plus VAT if applicable)

b) Full Membership - is open to applicants who have been in the philatelic trade for a minimum of two years. The current yearly subscription is £107.50 (plus VAT if applicable). In addition full members may subscribe for a 5 year period at an advantageous rate following their first year of full membership.

c) Associate Membership - is for those applicants of Partnerships or large concerns where there is already a member representing the trading entity. The current subscription is £66.50 (plus VAT if applicable)

2. Two further grades of membership for those who have already been a member of the Society:

a) Retired Membership - is available for those members who eventually take up retirement, but wish to stay in touch with the Society. Retired members may not display the PTS emblem or indicate their membership but are entitled to all other benefits. There is a reduced subscription rate for this level, currently £35 (plus VAT if applicable)

b) Honorary Membership - may be granted by the Council to a member who has given exceptional service to the philatelic trade or the Society.

THE PROCEDURE

1a. Please complete the Membership Application form. (Request a form be sent to you by post, or go to it on-line).
1b. It is essential that you complete the form with care, as this information will be transferred to our database and used for the Society Annual Directory.
1c. If you have a Post Office Box number as a business address then we require a residential private address in addition. THIS ADDRESS IS NEVER DISCLOSED OUTSIDE THE SOCIETY OFFICE WITHOUT YOUR PRIOR PERMISSION. Accommodation addresses are not accepted.
1d. Applicants for full membership must supply the names of two referees who are members of the PTS or another Trade Society affiliated to the International Federation of Stamp Dealers Associations. Other references are acceptable for Provisional membership applicants.

2a. Enclose with your application an appropriate payment for one full year of subscription. This may be in Sterling cash, by Sterling cheque drawn on a UK bank or by credit card. We accept Mastercard and Visa.
2b. Depending upon the date of acceptance, the subscription for the following year will be adjusted to allow for unused subscription in the application year.
2c. Companies, firms or partnerships must send a letter signed by two directors, company secretary, or authorised persons (showing status) appointing a representative to act on behalf of the firm in all matters concerning the Society. The application form must be signed by the representative.

3. Your application will be considered by Council at their next available meeting (usually held monthly), and published in the Society Newsletter. If there are any objections by current members these will be considered by Council at their next meeting.

4a. If approved, a membership card and other relevant information is sent to you and the fact published in the Newsletter.
4b. If you application is rejected, then your subscription will be returned. The Society will not normally give any reasons for non-acceptance.

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