Archive for the ‘Tips and Tricks’ 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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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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Stamp Collection Software
There are many different types of stamp collection software that are efficient and will help you value, organize, and track your collection quickly and more easily, making the task more of a hobby than work because it will be enjoyable. The best stamp inventory program that is used in managing stamps is the Ezstamp, which [...]
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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. [...]
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Where to Find a List of Stamps
In the world of stamp collecting, it is always great to be able to know where to go to be able to find your treasured stamps. Although stamp collecting can be an inexpensive hobby that has endless possibilities to it, you need to have a general idea of what types of stamps you want in [...]
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Buying Stamps Kiloware
Stamp collecting is a fun and educating pastime. It can also be lucrative if you know what you are doing. In order to come across a stamp that could be valuable takes time and patience. If your interest is only to collect as many stamps as you can then all you will have to do [...]
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How To Select Stamp Collecting Software
There are many programs out there that stamp collectors have to choose from. So many collectors are left wondering how select stamp collecting software. We will go over some things to consider and features offered by different types of software. This should help you select the package that is right for you. First you need [...]
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10 Stamp Collecting Tips
The following is a list of things to keep in mind when collecting stamps. 1. The First step behind starting a collection is by buying or looking for stamps to add to your collection. Buying stamps is easy, many stores sell stamps by the kilo which is known as kiloware. A kiloware will not cost [...]
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How can you tell the difference between fake and real stamps?
So you have your new stamp, and you’re ready to mount it, but you find out its fake! How can you find out beforehand whether the stamp you want to buy is real, or fake? What are some warning signs? Should you always take your questions to an appraiser? There are a few types of [...]
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How to Get the Stamp Collecting Merit Badge
The Boy Scout Stamp Collecting Merit Badge has been around since 1932. It has continued to be updated ever since. To be honest, this merit badge is not one of the easiest badges around to earn. It has a reputation for being a challenging and tough one. For those who can stick it out, you [...]
