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Getting started stamp collecting

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Getting started stamp collecting

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    1. getting started stamp collecting

    2. who collects stamps? stamp collecting appeals to people who: are analytical are trivia, history or geography buffs are organised enjoy the thrill of the hunt want a break from virtual world are retired may have had a collection as a kid are a kid

    3. benefits of stamp collecting doesn’t have to cost much (or anything) its treasure hunt mentality makes it fun timeless, classic hobby with rich tradition the anticipation & thrill of completing a scope of the collection learn history, geography, cultures, languages, trivia

    4. reasons to collect stamps just to have fun as a good investment focus on completing a set scope to build a large worldwide collection to express a topic via stamps to focus on specific production attributes (varieties, errors, plate blocks, sheet numbers, etc) reflect a certain time period learn a country in-depth earn enough selling duplicates to pay for hobby

    5. deciding your collection scope no scope/worldwide country topic time period production attributes (errors, plate blocks, etc.)

    6. sources of free stamps free sources kids’ table at stamp shows trade with friends join a stamp club save from your incoming mail ask others to save stamps for you local businesses, churches, friends

    7. places to buy stamps Internet dealer malls stamps2go.com StampFinder.com Internet auctions stamps.ebay.com stampwants.com dealer websites perf48.com mail order auctions search “stamps mail auctions” local retail stores see yellow pages: “stamps for collectors” newspaper classified ads Global Stamp News ($11/year) globalstampnews@embarqmail.com approval service (dealers mail stamps to you; you pay for what you keep) send request: sherpa@perf48.com local post office ask to see “commemorative stamps” Universal Postal Union order directly from countries’ postal administrations: http://www.upu.int/pls/ap/www_sites.display_sites?p_language=an

    8. you should track what you own track: country catalog number or year & description quantity condition value subject

    9. storing your stamps stock sheets in a 3-ring binder best way to go buy 5 sheets for $4.20 @ perf48.com glassine envelopes cheap but disorganised album with hinges or mounts not recommended hinges ruin stamps & album pages are overpriced

    10. faq 1. always leave mint gum intact; never put a hinge on it 2. never buy an expensive stamp album that’s going to cost you more than the stamps you’ll put in it 3. it’s OK to be a worldwide collector; you don’t have to specialise or decide on a limited scope

    11. stamp collecting is great for kids have a special hobby you can share with your dad or grandpa great when you need a break from the electronic stimulation of computer & video games appeals to kids who like social studies, geography, history there’s tons of topics on stamps, from animals to anime stamps are cool in school reports & projects perfect answer to rainy Saturdays if you like setting collecting goals & tracking your progress earn a scouting badge doesn’t have to cost anything stamp clubs & shows give you free stamps your collection could be valuable some day

    12. next steps decide if you want to specialise, or simply collect what you like, which is absolutely OK get a basic set of supplies which won’t cost too much or lock you in until you see how you like it perf48 sells a beginners pack: 10 high quality Vario stock sheets, binder, 102 cards + storage box for dupes, tongs, glassines; for just USD$19+s/h email sherpa@perf48.com; we’ll send a Paypal invoice for $23 set up a want list of stamps you’re looking for if you don’t know how, send us an email with a topic start looking for stamps

    13. need help? online visit perf48.com stamps, gear, info, community email contact our stamp sherpas at sherpa@perf48.com

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