Tech-Savvy Stamp Collectors Energise An Old Hobby

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-49632306

That's an interesting read.

This statement would seem to provide some useful insight -




Its an interesting point of view. I joined the APS when I was 25. It didn't bother me at all to be corresponding with people older than me. In fact, I liked that, because I've always known that I could learn from my elders - and believe me, I did. I guess that makes me a nerd.

Fascinating article. I'm a big fan of Graham Beck's videos. And I got a chuckle from that black and white photo of the guy in a hat with a cigar clamped between his teeth. Can you imagine that happening today? Someone smoking over a table while examining a dealer's stock? #128546;

I just discovered Graham Beck yesterday and am so energized by his Exploring Stamps You
Tube videos. I am 46, been collecting since 7. I just put a new small Smart Samsung TV
in my office. I searched Stamp Collecting and let it Autoplay so I could listen while I worked. His videos came up and I had to put my stamps down and just completely watch. They are so well done he captures exactly what I love about stamps. The history the mystery the beauty and the fun. He had a 15 minute video on stamp tongs (or tweezers) I learned so much from. Entertaining! Rich topics! It inspires me to make some videos too on technical aspects of philately, and favorite issues.

Same here. I'm 49, and willing to bet that many people on this forum are 10-20 years older than me. I've learned so much from this forum alone..you cant beat experience :)