Was surprised (but should not have been) that the stamps were not cancelled. Yes, I was a former stamp collector many years ago and have lots of mint U.S. postage left over from the 50's and '60's. I took a lot of it to a local stamp dealer who I've known for years in Red Bank New Jersey and he offered me less than face value and advised me that I would be better off using it for current postage ... which I have been doing with my outgoing ebay mailings. So, the (uncancelled) stamps have in effect "doubled in value" ... if you choose to soak them off the bubble mailer and re-use them a second time around!

I'm also equally happy to learn that you have decided to join the club. Welcome aboard!!