Another Aussie

Hello everyone. I see there seem to be a few Aussies on here, so thought I'd add another one.

I've been collecting stamps for about 35 years, with some lulls , since I was about 10 years old. I specialise in Australian and Victorian (the Australian colony) stamps. I would class myself as fairly experienced I guess, collecting variations, shades etc. I prefer early issues, although I have a fair amount of decimal (that's after 1966 in Aust) as well. I've concentrated on Victoria in recent years, a very challenging area.

I've been thinking of maybe branching to US stamps as well, early issues, as it looks challenging and appealing (and might be a change from seeing Queen Vic on every stamp ) I saw an inverted Jenny in an auction the other week, for around US$1 Mil - I said to my wife if we win the lottery this week I'm buying that stamp! She said no chance! I can dream.

Hopefully I can be of some assistance in the forums, particularly in the Australian area.

Cheers
Balf (Michael)

You will find it nice here. A good mix of new collectors
as well as experienced collectors

Welcome to the forum Michael. Show us some pictures of your stamps. I collect USA stamps and have been for over 30 years, so if you do go in that direction..... let me know.

Butch

G'Day Mick and to the forum

I also have a collection of Victorian stamps I won off ebay on several occasions my earliest is a Scott Victorian #17 also I have some Victorian revenues Michael,I collect Aussie,Canadian and U.S. stamps and I do have a lot of duplicate U.S. stamps mate.

Sit back put your legs up and enjoy Mick,

regards Harry in Sydney/Parramatta area

Welcome, Michael!

Great to have another Aussie on the board... it bolsters the Commonwealth Brigade!

David

Welcome aboard. I think I heard somewhere that one cannot have too many Aussies.

Welcome!

Let's see your Aussie Air Mail stamps!!

Dave N.
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Welcome aboard, Michael.

Always good to have another knowledgable Aussie here.
I have been collecting for about 40 years, but my knowledge is limited. More of a collector than a Philatelist.

Steve
(Perth)

Thank you all for your welcomes.

And for oldtriguy1960, who I'm guessing collects airmails



Balf

Welcome Mmmmbalf

Glad you decided to join us. This evening I will be begining to hinge stamps in my Australian album. I am certain I will have many questions.

Dianne

I'm always happy to help Dianne, thanks for your welcome.

Balf

Hi Balf,

Thanks for posting the Aussie Air Mail stamp. Nice one!
You guessed it, I do collect W/W Air Mials (trying for mostly pre 1950s as I like the engraving and to keep the quantity of stamps down). I also collect USA stamps.

Dave N.
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welcome Baff

Branch into India instead. you will get great stamps and you already have a trading buddy set up (me)