Lots Of Stamps

Hello everybody out there I am new to this and not even sure this is even right I have more stamps then I can even begin to list them I have 45 albums id say 30 easily are full stamps from all over the world id say at least over 150 full sheets of mint condition in the albums most have old and a new one and several duplicates I know I have a lot of moneys worth and to be honest I know very little but boy am I learning very interesting hobby learning my history again so any suggestions on how or who can help me decide what to do such a shame to see them all collect dust THANKS

First question I would ask are you interested in the collecting aspect or selling part. As for collecting I would first recommend a set of catalogs to begin. Next you have already found a great place to ask any type of question for stamp collecting right here. You sound like already for a new person to the hobby that you have a great start that some wish they had. Hopefully you will be interested in sticking with it as no matter how long you collect there are always new venues to the hobby. Finally, Welcome To SCF.

A good place to look at a catalog is your local library in the reference/hobby section. Stamps are a great way to learn.

Besides being in great company right here, is there a stamp club in your area that you could hook up with?

Welcome.

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to the SCF! It sounds like you have a fantastic start to a quality collection. Collecting dust is OK! You just have to decide if you want to collect or sell.

Enjoy your time here I am sure that most if not all of your questions can be answered! Sounds like you have the start of a great collection !

If you get some time post some of what you have.

Hi Tina,
You certainly have a lot of stamps and probably many questions. I saw on another of your posts that you are in the Sacramento, CA area. You can get a lot of assistance in real time at the weekly meetings of the Sacramento Philatelic Society. They meet every Wed. night from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Easter Seals campus on Hurley Way between Watt and Fulton Avenues. I know many people there would be happy to help you determine what you have and do their best to answer your questions. If you want more information, please feel free to contact me directly and I'll help as best I can.

Peter

Hi Tina,
You certainly have lots of stamps and need answers to many questions. I saw on another post that you are in the Sacramento. CA area. You can get some hands on and real time help at the weekly meetings of the Sacramento Philatelic Society. They meet every Wed. night from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Easter Seals campus on Hurley Way between Watt and Fulton Avenues. If you brought some of your material in to a meeting, I'm sure you could get a lot of help identifying what you have and the members would do there best to answer your questions. Please feel free to contact me directly if you'd like more information about the club and its meetings.

Peter

Sorry folks for the double posting of my response. First one got hung up in cyberspace temporarily I guess. Then the both appeared together. Just the trials of a forum newbie I guess.

Peter

pacross! Just for your information, you can delete any of your posts by clicking the trashcan on the tool bar of any of your own posts.

pacross and thanks for the information does that mean your near here or just know the area? I am just learning about stamps with the help from all these great people on here. I am I guess youd say dont want to look stupid and just show up not knowing anybody or knowing nothing much about stamps somebody close by will join this site someday guess ill just stick around and learn all I can tell then and this is me all the time

Tina,
I do live near Sacramento in Carmichael. I'm not that knowledgeable about many categories of stamps so I think the Sacramento Philatelic Society would be a good place to start. If you'd like, I could make sure someone would be available to look at some of your albums. I don't think you need to bring all 45 though. If you'd like you can contact me directly by clicking on the link under my name and it will take you to my profile and you'll find a button to send me a direct e-mail and we could set something up for you there.
Peter

Tina,
Just to second Peter, Sacramento has a nice stamp club. I used to live near there and was a member for a couple of years.
Stamps are a great way to learn geography and history since they often deal with both.
Have fun with your collection!