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Pittsfield stamp dealer a worldwide eBay powerhouse

"In an unassuming mill building on the Suncook River in Pittsfield, Joe Cortese is in the middle of more than 400 simultaneous business transactions with buyers from around the world."

SOURCE: Concord Monitor
https://www.concordmonitor.com/Archive/2014/12/ebay-cm-010415
The Most Valuable and Popular Stamps Sold on eBay in 2017

"From the rare Penny Black to today's Forever Stamps, shoppers come to eBay first, to shop unmatched selections."

SOURCE: eBay News
https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/news/the-most-valuable-and-popular-stamps-sold-on-ebay-in-2017/
Two upright $2 Jenny Invert panes top $75,000 each on eBay

"NobleSpirit, a top stamp seller on the eBay online commerce platform, reports that it has achieved "the two highest world record prices" for two panes of six of the rare upright variety of the United States 2013 $2 Jenny Invert stamp (Scott 4806d)."

SOURCE: Linn's Stamp News
https://www.linns.com/news/us-stamps-postal-history/2016/march/upright-jenny-invert-panes-ebay-auction-sales.html
When the Price Is a Penny, What Profit?

"One auctioneer is Joe Cortese, a power seller in Pittsfield, N.H., who goes by NobleSpirit on eBay. He has sold rare coins, stamps, antique vases and vintage collectibles, all of which started with 1-cent bids, yet went for thousands of dollars at the auction's close."

SOURCE: New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/21/technology/circuits/when-the-price-is-a-penny-what-profit.html
EBay's 'Elite' Sellers Seek More Clout

"One auctioneer is Joe Cortese, a power seller in Pittsfield, N.H., who goes by NobleSpirit on eBay. He has sold rare coins, stamps, antique vases and vintage collectibles, all of which started with 1-cent bids, yet went for thousands of dollars at the auction's close."

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB108387874489004373
In the 'post-mill environment', Pittsfield is poised for development

"In the early days of eBay, Joe Cortese sought out the other professional sellers to form an alliance in 2002 to improve the website. After all, their businesses depended completely on eBay to thrive."

SOURCE: Concord Monitor
https://www.concordmonitor.com/Archive/2014/12/ebayside-cm-010415