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Hello,
My name is Ray I'm new to collecting and didn't actually realize people collected stamps. I was thinking about starting a stamp collection this summer. Do you have any advice for a newbie.

Welcome Ray!

If you haven't actually thought of what kinds of stamps you want to collect, might I suggest a topical collection as a beginning. This exposes you to many different countries and types of stamps and usually is inexpensive to start. A topical collection as it is named consists of stamps of one topic. Such as stamps of trains, dogs, flowers, famous people, the number "7", stamps that have pictures of stamps ( stamps on stamps~ somewhat popular), scientists, insects, snakes, christmas, etc.

There are so many nice people on this forum, we can't wait to help you. We all started with questions ourselves, so join right in.

Jim

Hey graycolor, the people here will definatly help you out a lot with anything about philately.

Could I ask what country you're from>?

Welcome to the stamp community, graycolor!



Since you are just starting out, I would suggest that you take some time looking through the forum and seeing what catches your eye. One of the best things about stamp collecting is that you can decide exactly what to collect, based on whatever interests you, and there is a lot to choose from. Please don't hesitate to ask questions.

Welcome Ray....you will enjoy this forum. There's a lot of smart and kind people here to help you.

Welcome Ray

Hope you enjoy this site a ton of knowledge here don't be afraid to ask any questions. Everyone will try to help as much as they can I am sure

Ray.. When you decide what you are going to
collect, please make sure you let us know.

To answer Spedward question I'm from the United States.

Good man Ray ! I wear the yankee blue...

Ray
Welcome aboard, I'm also new here, but not to stamp collecting, its a hobby I've enjoyed off and on for over sixty four years. As they say try it , you might well like it.

Welcome to the Stamp Community, Ray.

Steve

Welcome Ray to the wonderful world of stamps.
I am looking forward to hearing what you have decided to collect.
I have only started recently myself and this is the best place for advice and help, all you need do is ask.

Hey there Ray. I'm abit slow on the draw here lately but you know what they say....better late then never. Welcome to the group and as it has been said before if you have any questions feel free to ask, someone will be able to help.

Ok Ray, I'm in Australia, so would you like a batch of modern Australian stamps to see what they're like?? From around 1980-2008