The Symbol of Fair Trading

Postcard Traders Association membership allows you to display the badge of 'Postcard Professionalism'.

All members are vetted to ensure that the high standards and objectives set upon the foundation of the association are maintained to help in protecting collectors and the general public against unfair or dubious trading practices.

As a member you can add the PTA logo to your, stationery, signage, website and eBay listings, the image is available in various formats for members to download from the PTA website.
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In addition we have outlined below a few of the additional benefits of membership:

Advice and Dispute Resolution

Support from the committee with any problems that may arise as well as access to professional help and advice when needed.

Red Alert Scheme

The membership can be notified immediately of any theft of stock. Contact our Hon.Secretary if you wish them to instigate this on your behalf.

Woking - South of England Postcard Fair

Members get generous discounted rates for stands at both Spring and Autumn events

PTA Website - postcard.co.uk

Your trading information can be optionally added to the members listings on the PTA website, including giving a direct link to your own website or eBay listings.

PTA Membership Card

Your PTA membership card will also stand you in good stead at many antique fairs and can be useful when negotiating appropriate trade discounts.

Postcard Fairs

The following offers are available to PTA members on production of a valid PTA membership card:

AMP Fairs >
organised by Simon Collyer - free admission to PTA members on production of a valid PTA membership card.

Shoreham Fairs >
organised by Rosemary Shepherd – free admission to PTA members on production of a valid PTA membership card.

Nottingham Fair >
organised by Brian Lund - free admission to PTA members on production of a valid PTA membership card.

South of England Postcard Fairs (Woking)
organised by the PTA - free admission to PTA members on production of a valid PTA membership card.

Tolworth Fair >
organised by Great Southern Fairs - free admission to PTA members on production of a valid PTA membership card.

York Fair >
organised by Jack Stasiak and RF Postcards - free admission to PTA members on production of a valid PTA membership card.

Auction Houses

The following Auctioneers have agreed to give preferential rates for PTA member vendors.
Please apply to the individual auction house for their precise offer:
Bonhams >
Dalkeith >
Lockdales >
Toovey's >

Insurance

A discount is available to PTA member Dealers on application to and taking up a Dealers policy with Stamp Insurance Services >
Please contact them for further details.

Don't forget that the Postcard Traders Association is the badge of Postcard Professionalism and gives you, the dealer, the seal of a genuine postcard trader.

If you would like your local auction house or postcard fair to be added to this list or have any similar benefits to offer our members please contact a committee member