Membership in the APS supports the hobby and brings you the services you need including:

The American Philatelist - The world’s premier stamp magazine written by our members for our members.

APEX Expertizing Service - Offers guaranteed opinions on the genuineness of all stamps by our committee of experts.

American Philatelic Research Library - Book loans, copy service, reference assistance, and new online catalogue.

APS Stamp Insurance Plan - The best and most comprehensive coverage available -- low cost for members and quality service, too.

Education Programs - Summer Seminar, Youth Programs, Internet and Correspondence Courses -- learning never ends, sign up today!

Quick I.D. - Helps identify that troubling stamp at a substantially lower cost than through the formal certification process.

Sales Division Circuits - Our most popular service -- $9,000,000 inventory awaits your requests -- mini-stamp stores delivered to your front door!

StampStore - Buy/Sell online via our members only Internet sales site, more than 270,000 items. New items added every business day!

Receive mailings keyed to your particular interest areas - register up to six collecting interests.

Get in touch with other collectors - through APS directories of local stamp clubs, dealers in your area, and specialty societies geared to your collecting interests. The directories are available on our website or in print from headquarters.

Take advantage of fellow members expertise - use the Translation Service and the Committee for the Care and Preservation of Philatelic Material.

General Information - Have a question or need assistance utilizing any of our many other services?