What Type of Stamp Collector are You?

1. What Type of Stamp Collector are You? The answer to this question is pretty simple. If you are a stamp collector, then you are probably a dealer or an auction house. You see, stamps come in different sizes, from the penny all the way up to one of the most expensive stamps in the world—the one that costs $100 million. If you are like most people and don’t already have a stamp collection, then you’re going to have to get one real quick. Because if you don’t, you’re going to miss out on owning one of the world’s most beautiful and collectable commodities. That being said, stamp collectors aren’t all alike. There are stamp dealers, auction houses and even philatelists who specialise in a specific type of stamp collecting called numismatics. So which type of stamp collector are you? Let’s take a lookat what it means to be a “stamp dealer” versus “numismatic” collector. What is a Stamp Dealer? A stamp dealer is someone who deals in stamps. When you buy a stamp from a stamp dealer, you are actually buying a stamp collection. A stamp dealer will have a large variety of stamps to choose from and will likely have many more that he or she does not sell. A numismatic collector is someone who is more interested in collecting coins than in collecting stamps. A numismatic collector will likely own many more stamps than a stamp dealer does. What is a Numismatic Collector? A numismatic collector is someone who is more interested in collecting coins than in collecting stamps. A numismatic collector will likely own many more coins than stamps. In fact, you’d be surprised how many coins and rare coin collections are sitting in storage because the owner can’t decide which to unpack first. A numismatic collection is made up of many types of stamps. Each stamp type has its own section so you can easily see what coins and stamps are in your collection. You will also soon see that many collectors have a separate section for coins and a separate section for stamps. When you are a numismatic collector, you will likely have an interest in collecting all types of stamps. Stamps and their uses Stamps are a type of printed material that are used to identify products. You can find a wide variety of stamps in many different categories, including historical, environmental, political, commemorative and more. These different categories make it easy to find a stamp that will match your product. Stamps can also be grouped by use, such as those that are only valid in a specific country or that have a unique design. The thing about stamps is that they always have a use. The designs that are used for stamps are created to be permanent. So even though they look like they came right out of a postcard, they are actually made to be collectible. Stamps also have an opposite use—as money. Many countries use stamps to transfer money from one account to another. So if you have a collection of stamps, it is a good idea to collect both types of stamps. Conclusion

2. The best way to decide if you are a stamp dealer or a numismatic collector is to ask yourself this question: What type of stamp collector are you? If you answered that you are a numismatic collector, then you are probably a collector of rare stamps. If you answered that you are more of a stamp dealer, then you are probably a dealer who specializes in selling rare and historic stamps. The best way to get into collecting stamps is to start with a small collection. You can always add to your collection as you go along. If you ever feel like you are running out of room for new stamps, simply add more coins.