Help and Advice

...from the Buckingham Covers' Team

Buying from Us

All you need to know - our Terms and Conditions.

Spread your Payments - an introduction to our FlexiPay scheme which allows you to pay for your order in regular instalments.

Dealing with Buckingham Covers - frequently asked questions about dealing with us.

Help for Beginners

Frequently Asked Questions - answers to questions we often get asked by new collectors

Links and Resources - where to go for more advice, days out, insurance or other great collectables.

Judging a cover's condition - just as with antiques or any other collectable, condition is everything when it comes to covers. Here is our guide.

Learn from the Expert

Beginner's Guide to Collecting - a history of the hobby and tips for what to look out for today.

Collecting Covers as an Investment - we believe you should collect what you like and collect for fun, but a wisely chosen cover collection can be also a good long-term investment. If that is your aim, this article is for you!

Limited Editions - how many is "too many"? A controversial subject in the world of cover collecting!

Producing covers - many collectors have no idea of the work, sweat, blood, tears and not to mention, panic that go into creating a cover. An insight into some of the scares and triumphs!

Tony Buckingham is recognised worldwide as a leading authority on first day and commemorative covers. He was the first winner of the prestigious Rowland Hill Award for his contribution to philately. Tony edited Collect FDC for nearly 20 years and has served on the Philatelic Trade Society Council. Click here to learn more about Tony.

Jargon Buster

Jargon Buster -confused by all the jargon surrounding covers? Here's our glossary of all the main cover collecting terms.