Archive for the ‘Stamp Collecting’ Category
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How to Make the Most Out of Your Stamp Show Experience
Stamp collectors all recognize the words “stamp show”; many of us get excited over them. But how can you make the most out of your stamp show visit? The answer is simple, short and sweet: preparation. First off, do your research. Find out who is going to be there. Learn which dealers and which stamp [...]
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Collecting Used Stamps for a Hobby and for Money
Stamp collecting can be rewarding as both a hobby as well as for a collection that can be saved or sold in the future. Used stamps are fairly easy to come by; you just watch for letters in the mail and remove the stamp that has received a cancellation from the post office. When you [...]
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Online Stamp Catalogs
Online Stamp Catalogs are the fastest way to get the most current information about stamps and stamp collecting. There are several reputable sources for online stamp catalogs. For the new or expert stamp collector (philatelist), it is good to be familiar with some of the online stamp catalogs like Mystic Stamp Company, the Stamp Catalogue [...]
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Buying Stamp Collections: How and Where?
Stamp collecting is one of the largest and most popular hobby that all types of people do these days. So with this being one of the most popular hobbies, where and how can you buy stamps for stamp collections? There are many different ways to buy stamps but one of the first items that you [...]
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Investing in Stamps
With all of the options of items to invest in stamps are one of the most unique and promising for the person with expertise and knowledge of the area. Stamp collecting is a hobby that anyone can choose to do, but with proper knowledge and research, you can turn that collection hobby into an investment. [...]
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A Guide to Stamp Collecting for Beginners
If you are an avid collector of items, or are particularly interested in stamps and their collectible value and are interested in getting involved in stamp collecting, then check out the below guide on stamp collecting for beginners. The first thing you want to do when looking to collect stamps is purchase or make a [...]
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A Brief History of Stamps
When coming up with a brief history of stamps, most investigators will find that they were used for postal services. Stamps are defined as a small piece of adhesive paper that was use to pay for postal services such as the mailing of a letter. These stamps are often used on envelopes and lets the [...]
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How to Find Stamp Values
Some people collect stamps as tradition or because they think it is fun. Why not turn those stamps into cash? Of course, learning the value of your stamps doesn’t have to be for monetary gain, but just to ease your curiosity. Each year, stamps vary in value based on a number of factors. Here is [...]
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So You’re Looking for the Best Stamp Collecting Books
Finding the right books for your hobbies can be tough sometimes. Many books are outdated, and some are just plain wrong. We decided to look through some of the top selling stamp collecting books so that you don’t have to. Shopping around for the correct book will save you a lot of time and money [...]
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How to Find the Right Stamp Dealer
There is a method that is used when it comes to figuring out how to find the right stamp dealer. Stamp dealers are able to help you make the big jump from a typical stamp collector to a serious stamp investor. There are multiple dealers in the business, but they are not all created equal. [...]
