Frequently-Asked Questions

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  1. Are the programs transferable?
  2. Do I have to have a CD-Rom drive in my computer?
  3. Do you buy or sell coins and stamps?
  4. How do I update the programs with new price information?
  5. How much do the programs cost?
  6. What countries are available in the Stamp Keeper programs?
  7. What is the Stamp World program used for?
  8. What stamp catalog numbers are included in the program?
  9. Do the programs run on Macintosh?

Are the programs transferable?

If you sell your collection you may transfer our program to the buyer. They should let us know that they are the new users of our application. There is no charge for this service. They will be entitled to all the privileges that any of our users would normally enjoy. It may serve as an inducement to a sale of a collection to know that the program used for creating its inventory is part of the sale. The only restriction we place on our software is that no user may make a copy and give or sell it to another while still using it on their computer. Users may maintain multiple collections on the same computer or run the same collection on two machines (i.e. at the office and home).

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Do I have to have a CD-Rom drive in my computer?

A CD-Rom drive is required for the installation of our programs. We ship all of our software, including Annual Market Value updates, on CD's.

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Do you buy or sell coins and stamps?

No, Compu-Quote does not buy or sell coins or stamps. We do offer computer programs that allow the user to inventory and automatically evaluate their collection. Our website, however, contains links to many resources for both coin and stamp collectors.

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How do I update the programs with new price information?

  Our programs are updated with new price information as well as the newest issues of coins and stamps each year. Market Value Update disks are available for the Coin Keeper and Coin Keeper Deluxe program each January. The Stamp Keeper and Stamp Keeper Deluxe Update disks are available every March. Installing the update disk and selecting the Update Market Value function from our Utilities menu will automatically re-evaluate your entire collection.

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How much do the programs cost?

The cost of our programs is as follows:

  • Stamp Keeper - includes your choice of any one database (i.e., U.S. Singles, Canada, etc) - $69.95
  • Stamp Keeper Deluxe - includes your choice of any one database, and all U.S. databases access a library over 4000 images - $89.95
  • Coin Keeper - includes your choice of any one database (i.e., United States, U.S. Commemoratives, Canada) - $69.95
  • Coin Keeper Deluxe - includes the U.S. database with hundreds of coin images in most all grades - $89.95
  • Currency Keeper Deluxe - Includes the U.S. Banknote database with hundreds of U.S. banknote images - $89.95
  • Stamp World - $59.95
  • Plate Number Coils - $59.95
  • Annual Market Value update disks are available at a cost of $19.95 per database, except for Automatic Update Club members, who receive it for $16.95 and free shipping
  • Shipping and Handling in the United States is an additional $3.50 ( call for international shipping)
  • Sales Tax of 8% is required from residents of California only

All programs are delivered on CD-Rom's and are compatible with all versions of Microsoft Windows. Also included on the CD's are comprehensive User's Guides that can be displayed on screen or printed.

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What countries are available in the Stamp Keeper programs?

Both our Stamp Keeper and Stamp Keeper Deluxe programs have the following databases available:

  • United States Singles
  • United States Plate Blocks
  • United States First Day Covers
  • United States Mint Sheets
  • United Nations
  • Canada
  • Great Britain
  • Germany
  • East Germany
  • Berlin
  • Israel

In addition, our Plate Number Coil program includes a complete database of all United States PNC's including all known plate number varieties.

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What is the Stamp World program used for?

  The Stamp World program is a generic version of our Stamp Keeper application. It was created to handle the needs of those who collect the stamps of countries for which we do not have an available database. Because it does not contain any built-in information, it can be used as an inventory program for any country or topic. If you collect Butterflies on Stamps or Brazilian Air Mails, the Stamp World program is your best choice.

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What stamp catalog numbers are included in the program?

Both our Stamp Keeper and Stamp Keeper Deluxe program for the United States include a listing of all of the following categories:

  • Commemoratives
  • Definitives
  • Semi-Postals
  • Air Mails
  • Air Mail Special Delivery
  • Special Delivery
  • Registration
  • Certified Mail
  • Postage Due
  • Parcel Postage Due
  • U.S. Offices in China
  • Officials
  • Parcel Post
  • Special Handling
  • Duck Stamps

Do the Programs Run on Macintosh?

We do not make software specifically for Macintosh. HobbySoft used to offer a Macintosh version, and are continuing update support for existing users. Many Mac users are now running our software under Virtual PC. According to these users they are able to use all the latest features in the current version. They also say that printing to Epson and HP inkjet printers does not work.

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