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Just remembered I was a member here.
I remember collecting when I was 10-11 years old.\
Signed up here when I bought a sheet of the Lincoln Stamps just recently.
Just not sure where to get started can't remember much on collecting lol
Plus I'm sure times have changed.
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Welcome back, Insideout.
I guess in a way things always change, but the basics are still the same and the enjoyment never diminishes.
Like you and many of the members here, I collected as a child and then came back to the hobby years later as an adult. There were at two immediate and pleasant surprises:
First, the Internet has made it much easier to find other stamp collectors and stamps for buying, selling, and trading (especially for folks in rural areas).
Secondly, as an adult, I had more disposable income. I don't mean tons of money to burn, but as a kid, I could barely find stamps, much less have money to purchase them.
Anyway, there are lots of knowledgeable and friendly folks here to answer any questions and to revel in your success.
Regards,
Kirk
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Glad to see you back. The Lincoln stamps were a great way to get back into collecting, at least in this collectors eyes. In fact, today is the official release of the US Mint's Abraham Lincoln Presidential Dollar and my hometown of Springfield IL is honoring the occasion with a pictorial postmark. See I brought it back to stamp collecting. |
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 I'll join Kirk in some revelling ! Have fun at our place. Post often, show us some pics. Welcome back. Londonbus1...where have you been anyway ? |
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Hi Insideout, welcome.
I'm sure you'll enjoy being here.
As to where to get started - well, follow what you want. Exploring the many parts of this forum should give you some ideas.
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Welcome back, Insideout! I recently started collecting again. This forum is great for getting a "taster" of lots of different areas/types of collecting, and I'm sure you will find it a great gateway back into the hobby. Don't forget to ask any questions you have, there are lots of generous and knowledgeable people here, and newbies are very welcome. Enjoy!  |
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Welcome Insideout Glad you could join us. Can't wait to see how your collection evolves. |
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Don't grumble that the roses have thorns, be thankful that the thorns have roses |
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Hello, hello, welcome. SCF is a wonderful place to discuss stamps and related topics. |
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Welcome back Insideout. Maybe if you skim through all the various threads you'll get some ideas on how to get started. Linn's also has some useful info for folks who are starting out. Check out the "How To" section at http://www.linns.com/Steve |
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