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Posted 01/13/2023   1:21 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this topic Add Line to your friends list Get a Link to this Message
Hi all, I'm in my 50s and suddenly got the urge to start collecting stamps! Not sure why I waited so long. Initially I think I'm concentrating on architectural stamps, although I'm normally more interested in vernacular architecture rather than the big landmarks. I'm at the very beginning so have no equipment yet. As far as starting my collection goes I've bought a few assortments off eBay in the last couple of days.

Darren
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Posted 01/13/2023   1:22 pm  Show Profile Check 51studebaker's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add 51studebaker to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Welcome.
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Posted 01/13/2023   1:49 pm  Show Profile Check Triangle's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add Triangle to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Collect things you like.Welcome
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Posted 01/13/2023   2:04 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add hoosierboy to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Line,

Enjoy having fun with stamps! That is the name of this game.

Collecting for the enjoyment of collecting, whatever that might be, is the name of the game. Don't hesitate to ask questions especially if you need basic information and especially more advanced sources of information for any possible topic. You should be able to find folks on this board a little further along on their collecting journey glad to share experiences.

My personal bias is a used stamp loses the story of its journey in the postal service when it is removed from the cover it transported to its destination. Collecting postal history adds a whole new aspect to your journey in our hobby.

Wishing you many enjoyable future days in our hobby. Russ
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Posted 01/13/2023   3:03 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add DavidR to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Welcome to forum Line, from sunny North Wales.
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Posted 01/13/2023   5:47 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add StatesmanStamper to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Welcome!

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Posted 01/13/2023   6:02 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add Walkman82 to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Welcome! Looking forward to reading more about your stamp journey!
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Posted 01/13/2023   9:30 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add Mrita75 to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Welcome - this is a great forum with many knowledgeable people. Nora.
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Posted 01/13/2023   10:10 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add Cjd to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Spend small money on any/everything that makes you happy. Wait to spend real money until you have a feel for what is interesting to you. And ask lots of questions.

If you have a scanner, start posting up things that are interesting to you. We all like looking at stamps.
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Posted 01/13/2023   10:51 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add Line to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Thanks all. I think it's good advice about spending small money initially. I've no idea what's worth what browsing eBay!
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Posted 01/13/2023   11:23 pm  Show Profile Check pascoe's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add pascoe to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Welcome! The time invested in developing expertise is never wasted. Read as much as you can and collect in areas close to who you are. Analog leisure is a rich and rewarding experience in todays throw away digital world.
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Posted 01/14/2023   01:32 am  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add rod222 to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
PS: Love your pudding.



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Posted 01/14/2023   01:37 am  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add Cjd to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Wow.
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Posted 01/14/2023   08:10 am  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add Line to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
My first ever stamp purchases have arrived! Three envelopes came in one day. A few to get me going. Small fry I know
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Posted 01/14/2023   12:41 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add Cjd to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Have fun!
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