Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Browse our most Frequently Asked Questions below for an instant answer to your question. If at any point you cannot find an answer, do not hesitate to contact our friendly Customer Service team.

How do I use the reader to view the magazine?
Why do I have to log in?
I don’t know what to do.
I don’t know if I have an account.
How do I reset my password?
How do I access my Digital Edition?
What is a Digital Edition? Can I see a Sample?
How do I access the Digital Edition archives?
Are there mobile apps available for me to use to read my magazine subscription?
I like to read my Digital Edition offline, can I do that?
Can I download a PDF version of issues for the magazine I subscribe to?
How do I renew or cancel a subscription?
I’m logged in but I don’t see my Magazine subscription or my Magazine subscriptions are incorrect.
The Digital Edition looks different to me.
I want to read the latest issue of my Digital Edition magazine, when will it be available?
What is a My Amos Media Account?
Who or what is Amos Media?
What is Amos Advantage?
What does Amos Media do with my personal information?

FAQ Page Questions

How do I use the reader to view the magazine?

There are two different readers for the magazine. The web-based reader that is accessed through a web browser and the Android and iPhone/iPad applications that we link to below.

For assistance with the web-based reader in a computer's web browser view this page

For assistance with the web-based reader on a mobile devices web browser view this page

Why do I have to log in?

In the past, we offered free trial access to Linn’s Stamp News. That trial period has come to an end, and we are now requiring paid subscribers to log in to both verify their subscription and to manage their subscription online.

If you were a free trial user, and would like to become a paid subscriber, please review our current Linn’s Stamp News Subscription Deals. You can also review Coin World Subscription Deals.

I don’t know what to do.

If you have a magazine subscription, setup a new My Amos Media Account. You will be prompted to link your existing subscription during registration.

If you do not have a magazine subscription but would like one, choose “I would like to subscribe while setting up My Amos Media Account”.

Existing Amos Advantage customers can log in with their Amos Advantage login information.

If you are unsure, you can request a Password Reset and if you already have an existing account, we will send a password reset request to that email address.

I don’t know if I have an account.

Our registration wizard is designed to guide you through setting up and accessing an account, even if you have an existing account or magazine subscription (or both). We recommend you try the option that best suits you:

If you have a Magazine subscription, choose “I would like to setup My Amos Media Account”

If you do not have a Magazine subscription, choose “I would like to subscribe while setting up My Amos Media Account”

If you have an existing Amos Advantage account, you may log in with the same email address and password you use on Amos Advantage.

How do I reset my password?

You can easily reset your password at any time by visiting the Password Reset page. A password reset request will be sent to the email address on file. The request will contain instructions for you to follow to complete the reset of your password.

How do I access my Digital Edition?

Subscribers with active Digital Edition subscriptions may access them by simply logging into My Amos Media Account. If you do not have an account yet, please create one using the option “I would like to setup My Amos Media Account now!”. Our registration wizard will guide you through the steps.

What is a Digital Edition? Can I see a Sample?

A Digital Edition contains all the same great content you’re used to from our Printed Magazines. The Digital Edition is accessible via any device with an internet connection, including Mobile Phones, Desktop Computers and Tablets. It includes an intuitive interface optimized for all devices, and includes access to back issue archives. To see a sample of the Digital Edition, check out this Linn's Stamp News Sample Issue.

How do I access the Digital Edition archives?

We are happy to make the Digital Edition archives available to ALL paid subscribers. Back issue access corresponds to your subscription type, so if you are a Weekly Subscriber (our highest offering), you will receive access to everything. If you are a Monthly subscriber, you will receive access to only the monthly issues (12/year) every year. Just log in with your paid subscription account (or create a new subscription) and you'll gain access to all the back issues in our archive that correspond to your subscription.

To access the Digital Edition archives, follow the instructions below, depending on your device type:

How to Access the Archives: Desktop Users
At the top of the screen, look for the arrow icon. Using your mouse, hover your pointer over it to expose a menu. Within that menu is an "Archives" option, which you can click on (in the picture below, it is the 2nd icon from the left) and from there you can search across multiple issues at once:

How to Access the Archives: Touch Screens (Mobile & Tablet)
With the reader open on your mobile device, long press on the screen (touch the screen anywhere inside the reader, and hold). A menu will appear, which will include an "Archive" option as pictured below. Tap on that to access and search across multiple issues within the archive.

Are there mobile apps available for me to use to read my magazine subscription?

Yes! We provide Linn's Stamp News Digital Edition apps on both Google Play and Apple App stores. Please note: If you had a Linn's Stamp News mobile app installed prior to December 5th, 2019, you will need to uninstall it and install the new ones linked to above.

I like to read my Digital Edition offline, can I do that?

Yes. Your Digital Edition can be read offline when you use our mobile apps, available on either Apple App Store for iOS or Google Play Store for Android. You can find these apps by clicking on the links at the bottom of this site, or searching the app stores for "Linn's Stamp News".

To view an issue offline, follow these steps.

Download, install and open the Linn's Stamp News Digital Edition app for your mobile device (iOS or Android).

Tap on the Year Range (i.e. 2010-2019) you'd like to view.

Once you've find your issue, tap the "Download" arrow, in the bottom right of the cover for the issue in question.

Wait for the issue to download (progress will be displayed on your screen). This may take a few minutes depending on your internet speed.

Once the download is complete, you can safely take your device offline and access the downloaded issues without getting back online.

To remove an issue from your device, tap the "Delete" icon (a trash can).

Note: You will need to re-download the issue if you uninstall the app, clear the app data, change devices or log in with a different account.

Downloading issues for offline reading within the iOS mobile app.

Deleting a previously downloaded issue within the iOS mobile app.

Can I download a PDF version of issues for the magazine I subscribe to?

All Linn's and Coin World issues starting with 12/16/2019 can be downloaded.

How do I renew or cancel a subscription?

The new My Amos Media Account allows all customers to easily update their subscriptions at any time. Just log in to your My Amos Media Account. and click My Subscriptions.

I’m logged in but I don’t see my Magazine subscription or my Magazine subscriptions are incorrect.

If you used different email addresses for your magazine subscription and your My Amos Media Account, your subscription may not be found. Please contact Customer Service and we will be happy to resolve the issue for you. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Digital Edition looks different to me.

Good catch! We recently upgraded our Digital Edition eReader to a new, more modern platform. The new platform offers improved search, navigation and mobile readability. Take the Digital Edition with you anywhere by simply logging into My Amos Media Account from any device that has an internet connection.

I want to read the latest issue of my Digital Edition magazine, when will it be available?

We upload the latest magazine on Saturday afternoons, and we send an Email to existing subscribers at the same time notifying them of the new issue. You can opt out of these emails by logging into My Amos Media Account and clicking Newsletters. If you do not receive the email on Saturday, check your Spam or Junk folder.

What is a My Amos Media Account?

The My Amos Media Account is a new place to manage your relationship with Amos Media and all the products we offer, including:

See your past and current Amos Advantage orders

Magazine subscriptions for Coin World, Linn’s Stamp News

Give a gift subscription to a friend or loved one

Sign up for and manage subscriptions to your FREE Email Newsletters

Access Digital Editions of magazines you subscribe to

Update your personal information

We are working to integrate all of our services into one simple, convenient account and look forward to sharing new features with you as they are introduced. Stay tuned!

Who or what is Amos Media?

Amos Media, located centrally in the US in Sidney, OH, is a 5th generation, family-owned American business and the long-time publisher of several leading enthusiast publications, including Linn's Stamp News, Coin World Magazine and the Scott Catalogue of stamp values.

What is Amos Advantage?

Amos Advantage is a leading destination for hobbyists, collectors and investors to acquire supplies to maintain, store and value their collections. Amos Advantage is operated by Amos Media -- the same people who publish Coin World Magazine, Linn’s Stamp News and the Scott Catalog.

Amos Advantage is THE destination for a variety of industry leading brands, including Scott Albums, Scott Catalog, Coin World Premier Coin Holders and much more. Browse our inventory of over 10,000 sku’s today at: www.AmosAdvantage.com

Our warehouse is centrally located in Ohio, USA allowing us to quickly expedite orders across the US. We are constantly working to improve our shipping speeds and have invested significantly to improve the customer experience. If you haven’t already, check out Amos Advantage today.

What does Amos Media do with my personal information?

We take your privacy seriously and take great measures to protect your personal information. See our Privacy Policy for more information.