New Scott Stamp LLC phone line honors the catalog’s founding year

Philatelic Foreword by Jay Bigalke

When choosing a new toll-free number for Scott Stamp LLC, it was hard to resist one that collectors would instantly recognize: 888-542-1868.

That last set of digits, 1868, marks the year the first Scott catalog appeared. The correlation felt too perfect to pass up. The number not only connects callers to the right departments but also harkens back to the foundation of organized stamp collecting in the United States.

The year 1868 was one of great significance in U.S. philately. It saw the nation’s first wide use of grilled stamps — experiments designed to prevent reuse — and the earliest beginnings of what would become generations of cataloging work by the Scott brand. In a sense, every call to Scott Stamp LLC now rings with a bit of history.

Collectors can reach us at our toll-free line, 888-542-1868, or at our local Troy, Ohio, number, 937-345-3996 to receive assistance. Both numbers connect to the main switchboard and provide options directing you to the right team.

If you get our voice mail, be sure to leave a detailed message and we will answer your message and promptly return your call. Or, if you prefer email, here are the best ways to reach us:

Linn’s editorial team: linnsedit@scottstampllc.com

Scott catalog editorial team: scottedit@scottstampllc.com

Scott Stamp Monthly editorial team: scott@scottstampllc.com

Linn’s customer service: linns@scottstampllc.com

General customer service: cuserv@scottstampllc.com

Classified ads: classifieds@scottstampllc.com

Advertising team: ads@scottstampllc.com

Each address connects directly to the department you need — whether it’s a subscription question, a catalog correction, or a story idea for Linn’s. These small details help ensure smoother communication as we continue updating our systems under the Scott Stamp LLC umbrella.

It’s a small but satisfying touch that our new phone number, and even our new email domain, reflect the shared heritage of Linn’s Stamp News, Scott Stamp Monthly, and the Scott catalog. The 888 prefix gives us a nationwide presence, while the “542-1868” sequence neatly connects the present with our past.

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