New Guy

Hello

I have moved back to New York to be closer to family after My best friend passed away. My brother has given me the task of cataloging his horde of stamps. I bought a set of Scott's catalogs and the stamp manage program.

Most of the stamps are US. I have not looked at a stamp before taking up this task. I will tell you that it is more daunting than I thought.

So I will ask for your forgiveness now before posting the million and one questions I have.

Thank You
Brian

Welcome and I'm dreadfully sorry to hear of your loss. I highly like the fact you got catalogs and a manager system (I never used stamp manage so I have no opinion on it) and that you have read through at least some of those catalogs. That will help. Knowing that you don't know is a positive step to gaining knowledge and maybe a new hobby? Time will tell I suppose? A few tips on stamp identification on here. Fist a clear high resolution scan or at least a nice picture/image of the stamp in question against a black background if and when possible. Also any accompanying information that may be notated or cover if it's still on cover. All this will help ID your stamp(s) more thoroughly!Also, post them in the correct forum, eg: European, Asian, USA, etc...etc... That way the right people may see it and make the process that much easier! Again welcome aboard! -Jeff

Condolences on your losses. Best of luck on your work with the stamps. There are many good sources here, along with many good websites out there in the cyber world.